We Read Ourselves into the Gaps in Paul's Letters | Chris Hoklotubbe

Understanding Paul’s letters through our personal and academic lenses doesn't dilute the original messages – it enriches them, allowing each generation to find relevant meanings and applications. 

In this episode, host Scot McKnight welcomes Chris Hoklotubbe, assistant professor of religion at Cornell College and director of graduate studies at NAIITS, to explore the profound impact of personal stories on biblical interpretation. From Paul's use of the term "savior" to the concept of "civilized piety," Hoklotubbe teaches us how early Christians navigated a world dominated by Roman and Greek influences. 

Their conversation also highlights Hoklotubbe’s unique journey and how it has enriched his interpretations of scripture. From his evangelical roots to a profound academic transformation at Harvard, and now his focus on indigenous perspectives of the Bible, his path reflects a growing understanding of how diverse viewpoints can shed new light on biblical texts.

Tune in to uncover how personal perspectives fill the gaps in our understanding of scripture.

This episode highlights the following themes:

• "Piety" in ancient Roman culture as compared to modern Native American Christian culture
• The impact of indigenous perspectives on mainstream theological discussions
• Chris Hoklotubbe’s academic journey and its influence on his research

Links from this episode:

• Get to know more about Chris Hoklotubbe: https://acadiadiv.ca/staff/chris-hoklotubbe
• Get to know more about Scot McKnight: https://www.ivpress.com/scot-mcknight
• Register for the NAIITS Symposium 2024: https://naiits.com
• Read Civilized Piety: The Rhetoric of Pietas in the Pastoral Epistles and the Roman Empire by Christopher Hoklotubbe: https://amzn.to/3Ke3881 
• Read The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind by Mark A. Noll: https://amzn.to/3KaxqIV 
• Read The IVP Bible Dictionary Series: https://www.ivpress.com/the-ivp-bible-dictionary-series
• Read The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition by ​​Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta: https://www.ivpress.com/dictionary-of-paul-and-his-letters 

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