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Turning a Room Full of Sticky Notes into the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters

May 2, 2024

Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick, and Nijay Gupta

Editors Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick, and Nijay Gupta discuss updating the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters with new scholarship. They explore integrating traditional and contemporary interpretations, the impact of digital collaboration, and the lasting influence of Paul's letters on academic and faith communities.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Creating the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters

04:00 • 12min

Discussion on Contributors to a Project on Singleness and Church

16:15 • 2min

Reflections on Essay Quality and Collaboration Process for the Dictionary Project

18:06 • 5min

Exploring Interpretations in a Dictionary of Paul and His Letters

23:08 • 13min

Reflections on Editing Dictionary Entries and Scholarly Contributions

35:43 • 5min

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Behind The Books!

In this kickoff, we dive into the heart of Pauline studies with a close look at the second edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. It's a narrative that weaves together academic diligence, innovative perspectives, and a commitment to making the Apostle Paul's letters accessible and relevant for today.

Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick, and Nijay Gupta, the editors of the second edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, share their journey through the complexities and triumphs of updating this pivotal work, 30 years after the first edition was published.

From exploring the vast landscape of Pauline scholarship to integrating technology in their collaborative efforts, they discuss the importance of diversity in contributions and the Dictionary's role in modern biblical studies and everyday faith.

Tune into this episode to enrich your understanding of Paul's letters and explore their lasting influence on both academic and faith communities.

This episode highlights the following themes:

The significant role of new scholarship and perspectives in updating the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters
The challenge of integrating traditional and contemporary interpretations of Pauline texts
The crucial impact of digital collaboration and technology on the project's success

Links from this episode:

Get to know more about Scot McKnight: https://www.ivpress.com/scot-mcknight?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_btb
Get to know more about Lynn Cohick: https://www.ivpress.com/lynn-h-cohick?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_btb
Get to know more about Nijay Gupta: https://www.ivpress.com/nijay-k-gupta?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_btb
Read the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters: https://www.ivpress.com/dictionary-of-paul-and-his-letters?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_btb

Links and Credits

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✅ Producers: Alexandra Horn and Travis Albritton

✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts

✅ Production Assistants: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Jack Reece

✅ Social Media Manager: Allie Noble

✅ Podcast Art: Brad Joiner

✅ Theme Song: "Trip Don't Fall" by Midnight Daydream

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