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The Biblonian
by Michael Light
Learn how to translate the foreign ideas of the Bible to a theology of today with the Biblonian Podcast! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebiblonian/support
Episodes
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Bible on Season 5!
2025 was a big year for the Biblonian Podcast, but 2026 is going to be even bigger! In this episode of the podcast, I recap the podcast's growth from the past year and look to the topic, start date, and other changes in the year to come! Subscribe to the Biblonian Times:...
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New Testament Apocrypha Recap & Rewards
In this finale episode, Michael and Peter recap their journey through the New Testament Apocrypha, discussing their favorite texts, awarding the most orthodox and interesting apocryphal writings, and exploring the themes of heresy and orthodoxy. They delve into the stylistic similarities of...
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The Letter of James: A Quatrinity | The New Testament Apocrypha EXXVIII
In this episode, we delve into the apocryphal Letter of James, exploring its esoteric themes and teachings attributed to Jesus. We discuss the nature of temptation, the significance of knowledge, and the implications of Jesus' ascension. We also touch on the tension between orthodox beliefs and…
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The Questions of Bartholomew: The Apostles’ Q and A With Jesus and Satan | The New Testament Apocrypha EXXVII
In this conversation, we delve into the apocryphal text 'Questions of Bartholomew,' exploring themes of heaven, Hades, the role of Mary, and the nature of sin and salvation. We discuss Bartholomew's visions, Jesus' teachings, and the confrontation with Satan, culminating in a reflection on the...
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The Apocalypse of Paul / “Visio Pauli”: The Worship Leader’s Apocalypse (feat. Enoch) | The New Testament Apocrypha EXXVI
In this episode, we delve into the Apocryphal Apocalypse, focusing on the Apocalypse of Paul. We explore themes of divine encounters, the role of angels, visions of heaven, and the consequences of sin. The discussion highlights the text's rich imagery and its implications for understanding mercy,...
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The Apocalypse of Peter: Salvation for Sinners Even After Death | The New Testament Apocrypha EXXV
In this conversation, we delve into the intricacies of apocalyptic literature, particularly focusing on the Apocalypse of Peter. We cover the historical context, themes of heaven and hell, the role of Jesus, and the moral implications of the text. We also explore the concept of universalism and…
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The Epistle of the Apostles / "Epistula Apostolorum": Pro-Orthodoxy and Anti-Eating | The New Testament Apocrypha EXXIV
In this conversation, we delve into the Apocryphal Epistles, particularly the “Epistula Apostolorum”, exploring its unique characteristics, the early Christian identity, the teachings and miracles of Jesus, the implications of resurrection, and the role of discipleship in the early church. The...
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The Correspondence of Paul and Seneca: Pagans Praise Paul | The New Testament Apocrypha EXXIII
In this conversation, we delve into the exploration of Apocryphal Epistles, particularly focusing on the correspondence between Paul and Seneca. We highlight the rhetorical nature of these texts, the philosophical engagement between the two figures, and the ethical implications of their writings....
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The Acts of Thomas: A Suspicious Soap Opera | The New Testament Apocrypha EXXII
In this conversation, we delve into the Acts of Thomas, exploring themes of miracles, demons, and the teachings of purity and redemption. We highlight the role of women in early Christianity, the nature of sin, and the significance of the Eucharist in community life. The discussion also touches…
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The Acts of Peter: Divine Dog Treats | The New Testament Apocrypha EXXI
In this conversation, we delve into the Apocryphal Acts, focusing on the life and teachings of Peter and his interactions with Simon the Sorcerer. We cover various miracles performed by Peter, the challenges posed by Simon, and the theological implications of their rivalry. We also touch on the...
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The Acts of Paul - The Acts of Paul and Thecla, 3 Corinthians, and the Martyrdom of Paul: Bewildering Baptisms | The New Testament Apocrypha EXX
In this conversation, we explore the Acts of Paul, an apocryphal text that highlights the role of women in early Christianity, particularly focusing on Thecla's journey of faith, her defiance against societal norms, and her miraculous experiences. The discussion delves into the historical context...
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The Acts of John: Recoloring the Canon | The New Testament Apocrypha EXIX
In this episode, we delve into the Acts of John, an apocryphal text that presents a unique perspective on early Christian beliefs and practices. We explore the miraculous acts attributed to John, the nature of Jesus, and the theological implications of dualism and “proto-purity culture”. The...
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The Acts of Andrew (Gregory of Tours’ Epitome): Beware of Demons in the Bathtub! | The New Testament Apocrypha EXVIII
We delve into the Apocryphal Acts of Andrew, exploring the historical context, the beliefs of the Enchrytites, and the miracles performed by Andrew. We also highlight themes of dualism, the significance of marriage, and the trials faced by Andrew, culminating in his martyrdom. We further analyze...
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The Acts of Andrew and Matthias: Apocryphal Oceans 11 | The New Testament Apocrypha EXVII
In this episode of the Biblonian podcast, we delve into the Apocryphal Acts, specifically focusing on the Acts of Andrew. We explore themes of martyrdom, miracles, and the role of Jesus in these texts, discussing Andrew's trials, spiritual encounters, and the significance of suffering and faith....
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Apocryphal Gospels Recap and Awards | The New Testament Apocrypha EXVI
In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of the New Testament Apocryphal Gospels, discussing the creation of an ultimate apocryphal gospel by combining elements from various existing texts. We delve into the unique stories and themes found within these gospels, highlighting their...
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The Narrative of Joseph of Arimathea: The Secret Password to Paradise | The New Testament Apocrypha EXV
In this conversation, we delve into the Pilate Cycle, focusing on the narrative of Joseph of Arimathea and the two thieves, Gestus and Damas. We explore the complexities of these characters, the implications of Judas Iscariot's betrayal, and the theological significance of Jesus' crucifixion and...
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The Vengeance of the Savior / “Vindicta Salvatoris”: Repentance and Revenge | The New Testament Apocrypha EXIV
In this conversation, we delve into the exploration of apocryphal texts, particularly focusing on the “Vindicta Salvatoris”. We discuss the implications of these texts, their historical context, and the theological perspectives they present. We highlight the significance of the Shroud of Turin…
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The Gospel of Nicodemus 2 - Christ’s Descent Into Hell: Jesus Harrows Hades | The New Testament Apocrypha EXIII
In this episode, we continue our exploration of the Gospel of Nicodemus, focusing on the narrative of Christ's descent into Hades. This apocryphal text is celebrated for its cosmic and epic storytelling, depicting Jesus's journey to Hades to proclaim victory over death and liberate the righteous...
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The Gospel of Nicodemus 1 - The Acts of Pilate: PR for Saint Pilate | The New Testament Apocrypha EXII
In this episode, we delve into the apocryphal gospel known as the Acts of Pilate, exploring its narratives about Pilate and Jesus's suffering. They discuss the portrayal of Pilate in these texts, particularly in the Coptic Church, and examine the composite nature of the Acts of Pilate, which...
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The Gospel of Peter: Patriarchy and the Participatory Passion | The New Testament Apocrypha EXI
In this conversation, we explore the Gospel of Peter, an apocryphal text that presents a unique narrative of Jesus' resurrection. We discuss its historical context, the significance of its content, and how it contrasts with canonical gospels. We also delve into the role of women in the gospel...
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The Gospel of Thomas: Utterly Esoteric | The New Testament Apocrypha EX
In this episode, we delve into the Gospel of Thomas, a significant text within the New Testament Apocrypha. We explore its unique structure, consisting solely of sayings attributed to Jesus, and discuss the implications of these sayings, particularly in relation to Gnostic themes and gender...
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The History of Joseph the Carpenter: Joseph Versus Hell and Hades | The New Testament Apocrypha EIX
In this conversation, we explore the themes of the Infancy Gospels, focusing on the History of Joseph the Carpenter. We discuss Eastern Orthodox beliefs about the afterlife, Joseph's character, and the theological implications of his death. The conversation delves into the role of angels, the...
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Arundel 404: Light Weight of the World | The New Testament Apocrypha EVIII
In this episode, we explore the Arundel 404, a brief yet fascinating infancy gospel from the New Testament Apocrypha. We read through the entire text, discussing its claims of authorship by James and Matthew, and delve into its theological themes such as Docetism and dualism. The narrative's...
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The Arabic Infancy Gospel: The Apocryphal Origins of the Intercession of Mary | The New Testament Apocrypha EVII
In this conversation, we explore the Arabic Infancy Gospel, focusing on the prominent role of Mary and the early miracles of Jesus. We discuss the significance of Jesus' circumcision, the healing miracles attributed to Mary, and the theological implications of these narratives. We analyze the...
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The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew: Jesus the Dragon-Whisperer | The New Testament Apocrypha EVI
In this conversation, Michael Light and Peter delve into the intricacies of the Pseudo Matthew gospel, exploring its themes, characters, and the differences it presents compared to other infancy gospels. They discuss the portrayal of Mary, the role of Joseph, and the fantastical elements…
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The Infancy Gospel of Thomas: Fictional Encouragement for Failing Fathers | The New Testament Apocrypha EV
In this conversation, Michael Light and Peter delve into the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, exploring its themes, miracles attributed to Jesus as a child, and the implications of his divine nature. They compare it to the Protoevangelium of James, discussing the differences in portrayal and the...
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The Protoevangelium of James: The Apocryphal Origins of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity | The New Testament Apocrypha EIV
In this conversation, Michael Light and Peter delve into the Protoevangelium of James, an early Christian text that explores the infancy of Jesus and the significance of Mary and Joseph. They discuss the themes of virginity, the role of angels, and the cultural context of singleness in...
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Agrapha: Playing With Fire and Jesus | The New Testament Apocrypha EIII
In this conversation, Michael Light and Peter delve into the concept of Agrapha, which refers to sayings attributed to Jesus that are not found in the canonical gospels. They explore various examples of Agrapha, discuss their theological implications, and consider the significance of these…
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Lost Gospels: We All Have Scorpions on the Inside | The New Testament Apocrypha EII
In this engaging conversation, Michael Light and Peter explore various fragments of New Testament apocrypha, discussing their implications and the misunderstandings of Jewish practices reflected in these texts. They delve into the theological insights these fragments provide, while also…
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Intro to the New Testament Apocrypha
In this episode of the Bible-onion podcast, hosts Michael and Peter delve into the New Testament Apocrypha, exploring its definitions, expectations, and the various genres within this body of literature. They discuss the historical context of these texts, their significance, and how they relate…
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Setting up Your Apocryphally-Accurate Nativity Scene (EP .V)
In this episode of the Biblonian, hosts Michael and Peter Light explore the New Testament Apocrypha, particularly focusing on the infancy gospels and their implications for creating an accurate nativity scene. They discuss the importance of various characters, the setting of the nativity, and the...
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Welcome to Biblonia, 2025!
I reflect on my own growth and achievements, as well as those of the Biblonian Podcast this past year, 2024. I go back to the beginning, 2021, and talk about my journey since then. Finally, I look forward to the year to come and all the big changes coming to the Biblonian: new cosmetic changes to...
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LXX 1 Esdras: The Tale of Two Temples | the apocrypha EXIV
1 Esdras is an interesting compilation of accounts of Solomon's Temple and its inauguration and the Second Temple. It entirely skips over the Babylonian exile in order to show the similarities between the two and it exalts Zerubabel as an even greater leader than the Scriptures. All my notes on…
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2 Maccabees: Attack of the Angels | The apocrypha EXIII
If 1 Maccabees is the historical account of the Hasmonean Dynasty and the most important even "between the Testaments", 2 Maccabees is an even more epic retelling of the same story! However, at the center of 2 Maccabees is a much more apocalyptic (and angelic) emphasis, the hope for the...
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1 Maccabees: The Messianic Model | The apocrypha EXII
Without even a doubt, 1 Maccabees is the most important apocryphon and possibly even the most important Second-Temple text! It tells the story of the Maccabean Revolt and how the Hasmonean Dynasty frist began. Most importantly, Judah Maccabee was the mold for what Jews in the times of Jesus...
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LXX Daniel 3 - Bel and the Dragon: Daniel the Dragon Slayer (feat. Habakkuk) | The apocrypha EXI
While the book called Daniel is already canonical, there are additions found in its Greek translation (the Septuagint/LXX). Why where these passages added? What do they mean? In this third episode of a sub-series, I go over the tale of Bel and the Dragon and Daniel's detective work (Habakkuk has…
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LXX Daniel 2 - Susanna: Daniel the Detective | The apocrypha EX
While the book called Daniel is already canonical, there are additions found in its Greek translation (the Septuagint/LXX). Why where these passages added? What do they mean? In this second episode of a sub-series, I go over the tale of Susanna and Daniel's detective work. All my notes on the...
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LXX Daniel I - The Prayer of Azariah and the Three Jews: Faith in Fire | The apocrypha EIX
While the book called Daniel is already canonical, there are additions found in its Greek translation (the Septuagint/LXX). Why where these passages added? What do they mean? In this episode, I introduce Septuagintal Daniel and speak on the first of the three major additions often titled The…
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The Letter of Jeremiah: Every Idol is a Lie | The apocrypha EVIII
The Letter/Epistle of Jeremiah (sometimes chapter 6 of 1 Baruch) is an exilic apocryphon (that's actually a pseudepigraphon). It's a polemic against idolatry and the need for Jews in the diaspora to not turn to the idols of the other nations despite temptation. In this episode, we overview the...
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Baruch: The Only End for Exile | The apocrypha EVII
The Book of Baruch is a brief but extremely important apocryphon (that's actually a pseudepigraphon). It's all about the importance of exile and the only way out of it. If Israel is still in exile, how can they be freed? What good can they do while in exile? How is God good in exile? In this...
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The Wisdom of Solomon: Salvation with Wisdom | The apocrypha EV
The Wisdom of Solomon (also known as Wisdom) is often times associated with the apocrypha, but really it is a pseudepigraphon: a writing that imagines that it is an earlier character from the biblical canon. In this case, it is Solomon! The Wisdom of Solomon not only has a profound outlook on the...
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The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirah: Wisdom is the Torah | The apocrypha EVI
The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirah (also known as Sirach) is an apocryphon especially popular with the rabbis and the early church (which gave it another name common today: Ecclesiasticus). Sirah speaks to the wisdom that comes from meditating on the Torah and Prophets - He saw the wisdom from…
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LXX Esther: Even More Epic | The apocrypha EIV
While the book called Esther is already canonical, there are additions found in its Greek translation (the Septuagint/LXX). Why where these passages added? What do they mean? In this episode, I introduce Septuagintal Esther and how it builds on the canonical Hebrew Esther. All my notes on the...
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Judith: A Mistress Messiah | The apocrypha EIII
The apocryphon called Judith is an allegory telling the story of a seducing Israel that represents the Messianic-figure Judas Maccabee. What weird interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures does this allegory imply? What's its significance? In this episode, I introduce Judith and how it interprets…
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Tobit: An Exil-erating Rom-Com | The apocrypha EII
The apocryphon called Tobit is an entertaining exilic romantic comedy. But how is this odd story connected at all to the Hebrew Scriptures? What's its significance? In this episode, I introduce Tobit and how it interprets the Hebrew Scriptures and its importance for the Apostles. All my notes on...
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Intro to the [Old Testament] Apocrypha
Ever wondered about those extra books found in Catholic Bibles that Protestants and Jews don't have? What do they have to do with the rest of the Bible? Are they good? Bad? What did Jesus and the Apostles think about them? How do they relate to the Old Testament? What even are they about? In this...
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The Cosmos of the Hebrew Bible | Searching the Scriptures EV
This episode is the second of many on the new series: Searching the Scriptures. Searching the Scriptures is a series where I will be going through content that I taught to some students at my church on the development of the Bible and hermeneutics (how we read the Bible). While the class is about...
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The Genres of the Hebrew Bible | Searching the Scriptures EIV
This episode is the second of many on the new series: Searching the Scriptures. Searching the Scriptures is a series where I will be going through content that I taught to some students at my church on the development of the Bible and hermeneutics (how we read the Bible). While the class is about...
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The Historicity of the Hebrew Bible | Searching the Scriptures EIII
This episode is the second of many on the new series: Searching the Scriptures. Searching the Scriptures is a series where I will be going through content that I taught to some students at my church on the development of the Bible and hermeneutics (how we read the Bible). While the class is about...
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How the Hebrew Bible Was Made | Searching the Scriptures EII
This episode is the second of many on the new series: Searching the Scriptures. Searching the Scriptures is a series where I will be going through content that I taught to some students at my church on the development of the Bible and hermeneutics (how we read the Bible). While the class is about...
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