Joseph Dodson
Scholar and author who explores Paul as both rabbi and philosopher, arguing Paul engages Greco-Roman philosophy and Hellenistic Judaism in light of the Hebrew Bible; author of Paul, the Rabbi-Philosopher.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 50min
Was Paul a Philosopher? Rethinking the Apostle as Rabbi and Thinker (Joseph Dodson) Ep. #247
Dr. Joseph Dodson, scholar and author of Paul, the Rabbi-Philosopher, reads Paul as both rabbi and thinker rooted in Hebrew Scripture. He explores Paul's blending of Jewish interpretation with Greco-Roman philosophical forms. Conversations cover Paul’s rhetorical strategies, apocalyptic shape, political theology, and how Hellenistic Judaism and philosophy shaped his letters.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 59min
Is Paul Describing a Believer or Non-Believer? | Joseph Dodson on Romans 7
Joseph Dodson, the Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament at Denver Seminary, delves into the intricacies of Romans 7, probing whether Paul illustrates a believer's struggle with sin or a non-believer's experience. The discussion highlights the tension between desires and actions, explores different interpretations of Paul's 'I', and emphasizes the transformative journey through the Spirit. Dodson critiques personal psychological applications of the text while underscoring the importance of contextual understanding and the implications for community accountability in the Christian faith.
Dec 26, 2024 • 35min
ICYMI: The Biblical Authors vs. Greek Philosophy (Joseph Dodson) Ep. 180
Dr. Joseph Dodson, a New Testament scholar who studies Stoicism and Greco-Roman influences, explores how biblical writers engaged with ancient philosophy. He traces Stoic echoes in Pauline letters and John’s Logos language. Brief comparisons with Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle appear. Listeners hear how Jewish and Hellenistic ideas mixed, clashed, and shaped early Christian thought.
