Mormon Stories Podcast

1802: 10 Things You Should Know About the Bible - Dan McClellan Part 2

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Aug 23, 2023
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Dan McClellan
Dan McClellan, an expert in common views of the Bible, challenges literal interpretations and dives into the intricate topic of authorship, suggesting that Latter-day Saints should be open to the Bible's potential inaccuracies. He explores gender roles, slavery, and polygamy in biblical contexts, examines end-time prophecies and the concept of Hell, and advocates for a nuanced approach to the Bible.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Educational Background and Cognitive Linguistics
02:25 • 5min
3
Understanding the Concepts of Infallibility and Inerrancy within the Bible
07:24 • 11min
4
Authorship and Composition of the Bible
18:02 • 12min
5
Origins and Composition of Biblical Narratives
29:41 • 15min
6
Historical Accuracy of Biblical Figures
45:02 • 14min
7
The Literalness of Scripture and the Challenge of New Data
59:29 • 19min
8
01:18:03 • 2min
9
The Authorship of the New Testament
01:20:06 • 13min
10
Ancient Traditions and Connections to LDS Practices
01:32:42 • 2min
11
Exploring Genres in Biblical Texts
01:34:46 • 8min
12
The Bible: Beyond Historical Events
01:42:48 • 11min
13
Understanding the Historical Context of the New Testament
01:53:56 • 15min
14
Rhetorical Function and Power Structure in the Bible
02:08:42 • 2min
15
The Contest of Elijah with the Storm Deities
02:10:14 • 4min
16
Monotheism versus Polytheism in the Old Testament
02:13:53 • 12min
17
Acknowledging Harm and Wrongness: The Need for Critical Examination of Tradition
02:26:01 • 15min
18
Interpretations of a Story from Second Maccabees and Women's Leadership in the Christian Church
02:40:46 • 3min
19
The Perception of the King James Version in Mormon Teaching
02:43:20 • 17min
20
Misconceptions and Harmful Interpretations of the Bible
03:00:41 • 17min
21
Understanding Christian Perspectives on Old Testament Laws
03:17:44 • 20min
22
Abandoning Homophobia as an Identity Marker
03:37:18 • 4min
23
Treatment of Women in Biblical Texts
03:41:43 • 23min
24
Polygamy in the Bible
04:04:52 • 7min
25
The Development of the Concept of Hell
04:11:44 • 14min
26
God's Kingdom on Earth and Resurrection
04:25:25 • 3min
27
The Historical Jesus and the Development of Resurrection Beliefs
04:28:40 • 20min
28
Understanding Symbolism in the Bible and its Historical Context
04:49:05 • 6min
29
Personal Experiences and Perspectives on Religious Teachings
04:54:47 • 2min
30
The Bible as an Ideology
04:56:47 • 9min
31
Promoting Content, Podcast, Courses, and Future Projects
05:05:58 • 2min
32
Discussion of Previous Topics and Support for Dan McClellan and Mormon Stories
05:08:02 • 2min