Tyndale House Podcast

In this episode, George Heath-Whyte and James Bejon chat with Tony about a range of difficult questions surrounding the book of Daniel: What is the significance of Daniel and his friends having their names changed in Daniel 1? What do their new Babylonian names mean? Why is there no mention of Belshazzar as king of Babylon in the official records? Who was Darius the Mede?Hear answers to these and more in the episode. Please do let us know what you think of the episode or if you have other topics you would like us to cover. Email us at communications@tyndalehouse.com.*At 17:02 James said that Shar-ezer turns up in 1 Chronicles 3. This was incorrect. He was thinking of Shen-azzar, which might be a variant form of Shar-ezer but it is not certain.Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

In this episode Tony sits down with David Tsumura, who is a professor emeritus in Old Testament studies at Japan Bible Seminary.  David is a familiar face at Tyndale House having visited several times over nearly 40 years. He lived on site for two years from 1986 while working on a Tyndale House research project on Genesis 1–11. In this interview he shares how he went from studying economics to the Old Testament, and how his involvement at Tyndale House has influenced his work back in Japan. Editing by Tyndale House. Music: Acoustic Happy Background used via Adobe Stock with a standard license.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

In a captivating discussion, Christopher Ash, Writer-in-residence at Tyndale House and expert on the Psalms, dives into the emotional depth of these ancient texts. He explores how Christ would have prayed the Psalms, shedding light on his humanity and challenges. The conversation covers the intricate structure of the Psalms, their themes of sin and repentance, and the significance of different psalm genres. Ash invites listeners to engage with the Psalms' rich prayer life, connecting them to biblical narratives and the essence of faith.

In this conversation, Christopher Ash, writer in residence at Tyndale House and author of a four-volume commentary on the Psalms, discusses his journey in creating this comprehensive work. He highlights the integral link between the Psalms and Christ, emphasizing their significance in Christian worship. Ash critiques the marginalization of the Psalms in contemporary faith and advocates for a collective understanding within the Church. He also delves into how interpretations have evolved from the Old to the New Covenant, enriching our appreciation of these sacred texts.

In this episode Tony Watkins sits down with biblical scholar, Ahreum Kim, who has been a reader at Tyndale House on and off since 2019 when she came here during her MPhil. She has since completed her PhD which focused on the letter of 1 John and the Greco-Roman context it was written in. She and Tony discuss her PhD, why it’s so important to understand the context of New Testament letters, and what Ahreum is working on at the moment.We’d love to hear your thoughts on the episode so please do get in touch either on X @tyndale_house or email us at communications@tyndalehouse.com. Editing by Tyndale House. Music: Acoustic Happy Background used via Adobe Stock with a standard license.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

In this episode, Tony, James, and Caleb continue discussing name changes in the Bible, but this time with a focus on throne names. They look first at how kings in the ancient world often changed their name when they became king, before then focusing on Old Testament kings and the significance of their throne names.Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Please note: This episode contains a mention of birth trauma within the biblical narrativeIn this episode, Tony, James, and Caleb discuss name changes in the patriarchal narratives. They look at how common it was for names to be changed in the ancient world, as well as the significance of the name changes within the biblical narrative. Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

In this episode, Tony sits down with James and Caleb again to look at the names of the foreign kings mentioned in Genesis 14 and to see how they fit in with what we know of those places from extra-biblical sources. At 10:44 Caleb says Southeastern Iran but he meant Southwestern Iran.At 19:06 Tony meant Genesis 9 but he meant Genesis 11.Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Content warning: please note this episode contains a brief mention of rape within the biblical narrative, as well as a comment about birth trauma in the Ancient World. In this episode, Tony Watkins continues working through the biblical narrative of Jacob's sons being born, with Caleb Howard and James Bejon. They discuss what the sons' names mean and how they relate to their birth context. In the previous episode, they covered the first four sons, and in this episode, they cover the next seven sons.Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

In this episode, Tony Watkins digs into the names of Jacob’s sons with Caleb Howard and James Bejon, who are both working on the Tyndale House Old Testament project. Starting at Genesis 29 they work through the biblical narrative of the sons being born and discuss the meaning of their names. In this episode, they cover the first four sons, and in the following episode they will cover the next seven names.Please note: At 10:59 James mentions Genesis 31:43, he meant to say Genesis 30:43.At 24:59 James says Joseph but he meant to say Jacob.Edited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Support the showEdited by Tyndale House Music – Acoustic Happy Background used with a standard license from Adobe Stock.Follow us on: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube