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Episode: Scott has a riveting biography, from growing up as a missionary kid in South America to entering the Goth and underground music scene to thinking about the effects of horrors and traumas on the body of Christ. You won't want to miss Scott's insights here. The post Scott Harrower—God of All Comfort (Trinity & Horror) first appeared on OnScript.

Is the Holy Spirit properly called God? Yes, Christians are eager to say. But how and when did this development take place? The early church sensed the Spirit's full divinity, but struggled for centuries to find a grammar. Kyle Hughes, The Trinitarian Testimony of the Spirit, advances an exciting new argument. He shows that the key is the Spirit's role as a divine person who could bear witness to other divine persons. Everyone who is interested in bible and theology--take note!--and grab a listen. Trigger warning: we also dream of eating large quantities of smoked meat. If that is more than your stomach can handle, beware. Hosted by Matt Bates. The post Kyle Hughes – The Trinitarian Testimony of the Spirit first appeared on OnScript.

In this wide-ranging episode Amy Brown Hughes talks with Sameer Yadav about the 'promiscuous' nature of theology, his book 'The Problem of Perception and the Experience of God: Toward a Theological Empiricism,' his recent work on apophaticism in the Christian mystical tradition, and race in the philosophy of religion. The post Sameer Yadav – Theology, Race, and the Mystical Tradition first appeared on OnScript.

He's back! And this time with ideas about science, theology, and philosophy that will blow your mind! Prof. Ervine Sheblatzm has been "rethinking everything" and "sequencing out" several innovative new theories that he believes will usher in "encounters of the fourth kind" in the study of Paul's letters and in science. Listen in as Matt talks with Ervine about his groundbreaking new book Faultines in the Horizon: Paul's Dawning Age Marches On. The post Ervine Sheblatzm – Faultlines in the Horizon first appeared on OnScript.

In this engaging discussion, Robert Alter, a distinguished Professor of Hebrew and comparative literature at UC Berkeley, delves into the nuances of translating the Hebrew Bible. He highlights the art of preserving literary style and rhythmic qualities, critiquing traditional approaches. The fascinating tales of biblical narratives, like Judah and Tamar, reveal deeper connections within the text. With humor and insight, he encourages scholars to dig into the complexities of biblical stories while making them accessible to all readers.

Chris Tilling chats with Jeff McSwain about his new book Simul Sanctification: Barth's Hidden Vision for Human Transformation (Wipf & Stock, 2018). The post Jeff McSwain – Simul Sanctification first appeared on OnScript.

Jon Levenson's Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel (Yale, 2006) is one of the books I (Matt) most recommend to my students and colleagues. It models biblical scholarship that is exegetically adept, holds the big picture, understands the history of interpretation, and is genuinely creative. Dru and I had the privilege of sitting down with Jon Levenson--a favorite on the show--to talk through this theme of vital importance to Jews and Christians. The post Jon Levenson – Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: In our latest Theology Stream episode, Amy Hughes talks with practical theologian Michael Bruner about Flannery O’Connor, a “theology of the grotesque,” and why literature and art in church […] The post (Theology) Michael Bruner – A Subversive Gospel first appeared on OnScript.

In this episode, Michael Carasik (pronounced like "Jurassic") and I discuss the wonderful world of Jewish commentary and his translation of the medieval Jewish commentators. The post Michael Carasik – Medieval Jewish Commentary first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: New Perspective on Paul versus Old Perspective. The debate rages because a proper understanding of Christian salvation is at stake. Matthew Thomas has a novel angle that brings fresh evidence–the […] The post Matthew Thomas – Paul’s ‘Works of the Law’ first appeared on OnScript.