Navigating Faith and Scholarship

This chapter describes the speaker's evolution from an evangelical believer to a critical New Testament scholar, highlighting the tension between faith and historical analysis. Through their academic journey, particularly a transformative seminar on the book of Acts, they confront the discrepancies in biblical texts and explore how personal theological agendas may shape historical narratives. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of recognizing biases in scholarship and the complexities of maintaining faith while engaging in rigorous biblical studies.