Episode: The prospect of stoning a rebellious son or adulterer, or turning over an unorthodox brother or sister for execution is revolting. But how should a Jewish or Christian believer […] The post Caryn Reeder – Family Violence in the Bible first appeared on OnScript.

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Caryn Reeder – Family Violence in the Bible

Kevin Grasso and Nick Messmer have pioneered a unique online platform for learning biblical languages, namely Biblingo. It incorporates methods and tools from second-language application theory, pedagogy and more besides. In this episode, Chris Tilling chats with Kevin, who has been on OnScript before to talk about his essay on the so-called πίστις Χριστοῦ debate. Among other things we discuss biblical language acquisition, the helpful influence of contemporary linguistics, what Biblingo offers, various pedagogical issues, and how Biblingo compares with related course. The post Navigating Biblical Languages – Kevin Grasso first appeared on OnScript.

Navigating Biblical Languages – Kevin Grasso

Dru Johnson discusses Matt's recent book Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible. Matt discusses ways that the Old Testament depicts the problem of violence, some of the surprising ways that biblical writers portray violence, and ways that the Old Testament challenges modern ideas about violence. Also listen to Matt fail miserably in the speed round. The post Matthew Lynch – Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible first appeared on OnScript.

Matthew Lynch – Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible

OnScript is launching a new podcast! Welcome to On Verse, a podcast that explores the intersections of biblical and contemporary poetry. This podcast is hosted by Brent Strawn of Duke Divinity School, and is produced by Keith Willis. Season 1 launches soon! The post Special Announcement! In Verse first appeared on OnScript.

Special Announcement! In Verse

Scot McKnight and Hans Boersma have a spirited exchange in their Five Things books--and it becomes even more lively as they extend the conversation for OnScript. After a drink or two, where would the theologian Boersma still want to press the biblical scholar McKnight? A wide-ranging dialogue on the proper interfacing of Scripture, tradition, and philosophical framework, co-hosted by Matthew Bates and Erin Heim - that is, when they could get a word in edgewise. The post Scot McKnight and Hans Boersma – Things I Wish You Knew first appeared on OnScript.

Scot McKnight and Hans Boersma – Things I Wish You Knew

Episode: Kicking off National Hispanic Heritage month (in the U.S.), Jules sits down with Robert Chao Romero to discuss his unique approach to history, the influence of Lauryn Hill, the […] The post Robert Chao Romero – The Brown Church first appeared on OnScript.

Robert Chao Romero – The Brown Church

Episode: Willie James Jennings joins Erin for a challenging conversation on theological education. Jennings brings a wealth of experience to the topic, drawing from his expertise as a theologian and the […] The post Willie James Jennings –– After Whiteness first appeared on OnScript.

Willie James Jennings –– After Whiteness

Episode: For this episode Mary Buck is joined by Dr. Leonard Greenspoon, the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization at Creighton University. Dr. Greenspoon discusses his recently published book, “Jewish Bible […] The post Jewish Bible Translations – Leonard Greenspoon with Mary Buck first appeared on OnScript.

Jewish Bible Translations – Leonard Greenspoon with Mary Buck

Episode: In this episode, Erin interviews Beverly Roberts Gaventa on Pauline theology, her thoughts on pedagogy, and on why Matt Bates is wrong about Karl Barth. This is a republished […] The post Beverly Gaventa – Pauline Theology first appeared on OnScript.

Beverly Gaventa – Pauline Theology

We're back with our 5th annual "Live at Nashotah House" episode! Hosts Matt Lynch and Dru Johnson discussed Dru's book Biblical Philosophy: A Hebraic Approach to the Old and New Testaments (Cambridge, 2021). Topics covered include the distinctiveness of biblical thought, Sukkot, the Gospel of Mark's emphasis on knowing, the importance of ritual and embodiment, and much more. We even have a surprise (and first-ever-on-this-podcast) display of Dru's musical talent! The post Dru Johnson – Biblical Philosophy first appeared on OnScript.

Dru Johnson – Biblical Philosophy

In this wide-ranging episode Amy Brown Hughes talks with Sameer Yadav about the 'promiscuous' nature of theology, his book The Problem of Perception and the Experience of God: Toward a Theological Empiricism, his recent work on apophaticism in the Christian mystical tradition, and race in the philosophy of religion. Enjoy this re-released episode! The post Sameer Yadav – Theology, Race, and the Mystical Tradition first appeared on OnScript.

Sameer Yadav – Theology, Race, and the Mystical Tradition

This episode is designed to help Evangelicals, especially North American Evangelicals, to get out of their own heads. Bruce Hindmarsh traces the contours of early Evangelicalism as it emerged in Britain and America, and discusses how that historical perspective on Evangelicalism's "spirit" can help shape our interpretation of this present moment. The post Bruce Hindmarsh – The Spirit of Evangelicalism first appeared on OnScript.

Bruce Hindmarsh – The Spirit of Evangelicalism

Philip Ziegler joins Erin Heim to discuss apocalyptic theology, Pauline literature, and the implications of both for Christian discipleship. They discuss Ziegler's new book, Militant Grace, which constitutes a serious theological engagement and response to the apocalyptic turn in Pauline studies. Along the way, Professor Ziegler shares with us the influence friends and mentors like J. Louis Martyn have had on him both personally and professionally. This is a rebroadcast of an episode originally published in Oct 2019. The post Philip Ziegler – Militant Grace first appeared on OnScript.

Philip Ziegler – Militant Grace

For some of us the descriptor "systematic theology" evokes a sense of overwhelm or perhaps even carries negative connotations. Friends, it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode co-host Amy Hughes talks with Beth Felker Jones, professor of theology at Northern Seminary in Illinois about her book Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically (Baker Academic, 2014) and gets a sneak peek at her upcoming work on a theology of conversion. The post Beth Felker Jones – Practicing Christian Doctrine first appeared on OnScript.

Beth Felker Jones – Practicing Christian Doctrine

Episode: Brent Strawn is back for the 3rd time to discuss his new book on mistruths about the Old Testament. Discussion covers everything from divine violence and wrath, to the […] The post Lies My Preacher Told Me – Brent Strawn first appeared on OnScript.

Lies My Preacher Told Me – Brent Strawn

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