The Bible For Normal People

[Faith] Episode 30: Pádraig Ó Tuama - A Poetic Look at the Bible

Nov 27, 2023
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Pádraig Ó Tuama
Pádraig Ó Tuama, Irish poet and theologian, joins hosts Pete Enns and Jared Byas to explore the Bible through the lens of poetry. They discuss the relationship between poetry and theology, interpretations and cultural contexts of biblical texts, personal connection to Christianity and Catholicism, the power of imagination and wonder, and the role of curiosity and embracing different perspectives in interpreting the biblical story.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Relationship Between Poetry and Theology
02:28 • 4min
3
Exploring Interpretations and Cultural Contexts
06:48 • 12min
4
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18:38 • 2min
5
Reflections on Personal Connection to Christianity and Catholicism
20:51 • 11min
6
The Power of Imagination and the Pursuit of Wonder
31:48 • 4min
7
Curiosity, Imagination, and the Pursuit of God
35:59 • 17min
8
Exploring the Boundaries of the Biblical Story and Embracing Different Perspectives
53:25 • 3min