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Beth Allison Barr is on the show to talk about her new book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood. The post Beth Allison Barr – The Making of Biblical Womanhood first appeared on OnScript.

Walter Brueggemann is on the show to talk about his life as a biblical scholar, as well as his recent book Delivered Out of Empire - Pivotal Moments in the Book of Exodus (WJK Press, 2021). The post Walter Brueggemann – Exodus and Liberation first appeared on OnScript.

After being forgotten for over 3000 years, the ancient city of Ugarit was rediscovered by archaeologists in 1929. Perhaps the greatest find from the site was the stash of over 2500 texts written in the ancient language of Ugaritic, texts which illuminated the history of the ancient world and the life of the local inhabitants.  Join hosts Mary Buck and Chris McKinny as they discuss the ancient site of Ugarit which ruled over the Northern Levant from 1800 BCE to 1200 BCE. The post (Biblical World) Mary Buck – Ugarit and the Bible first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: This episode discusses whether it’s possible to recover scenes from the Israel/Merneptah Stele, as well as cutting edge technology at Karnak, Egypt. Hosts: Chris McKinny (Gesher Media) and Mark Janzen […] The post (Biblical World) Karnak and Egyptology – Mark Janzen first appeared on OnScript.

This inaugural Biblical World episode takes a deep dive into the archaeological background of King Hezekiah’s religious reform (2 Kgs 18:4). The post (Biblical World) Archaeology in the Time of Kings: Hezekiah’s Reform first appeared on OnScript.

Announcement! OnScript is launching a new podcast focused on the history, archaeology, culture, and geography of the Bible. Hosted by Chris McKinny, Lynn Cohick, Oliver Hersey, Kyle Keimer, Mary Buck, […] The post Biblical World Podcast – Coming Soon! first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Though Peter was the rock of the early church, why has Paul dominated New Testament scholarship? Part of the answer lies in the controversies surrounding the Gospels’ portrayals of […] The post Gene Green – Peter, The Lost Theologian first appeared on OnScript.

M. Daniel Carroll Rodas, Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College and author of 'The Bible and Borders', dives deep into faith and immigration. He explores divine migration through Jesus' incarnation, revealing his role as an outsider. The discussion connects biblical narratives like Abram and Ruth to modern immigration issues, emphasizing resilience and hospitality. Carroll highlights cultural identity's significance in marginalized communities and urges Christians to approach immigration with compassion and understanding, advocating for a transformative biblical perspective.

Episode: Christians in the West go to great lengths to avoid direct contact with death, and as a result of this death avoidance, we avoid the hope and fullness of […] The post J. Todd Billings – The End of the Christian Life first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Trees are people too! While this claim may come as a surprise to many listeners, it’s familiar territory for biblical authors. Trees, mountains, skies, plants … all of these bear […] The post Mari Joerstad – The Hebrew Bible and Environmental Ethics first appeared on OnScript.