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Episode: Matt, Matt, Erin, & Dru discuss your questions. And YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT THEY SAY NEXT! Listen to find out. Help Support OnScript: Visit our Donate Page if you want to join […] The post Q&A Episode – October 2018 first appeared on OnScript.

Dru and Joshua Berman discuss his bold claims in his book—Inconsistency in the Torah—that suggest source-criticism might erroneously ignore cognate literary forms in the ancient Near East, favoring notoriously slippery histories behind each source in the Torah instead. Working through Egyptian and Mesopotamian parallels, Berman discusses how the old paradigm of sources might be insufficient in the face of other comparable literatures. We talk through the book's core arguments, krav maga, Judaism in Israel, Fijian vacations with Seventh Day Adventists, and more! The post Joshua Berman – Inconsistency in the Torah first appeared on OnScript.

Episode:  Erin and Dru host Douglas Groothuis for an episode that breaks from our typical Onscript fare. Doug’s newest book, Walking through Twilight is a memoir about his journey alongside his […] The post Douglas Groothuis – Walking through Twilight first appeared on OnScript.

Tim Mackie, a biblical scholar and co-founder of The Bible Project, teams up with Jon Collins, a filmmaker also from The Bible Project, to explore their vision of the Bible as a unified story. They share the origins of their project and the challenges faced in making biblical scholarship accessible through engaging visuals. The duo discusses evolving interpretations of biblical narratives, emphasizing the balance of depth and accessibility. They also tease exciting plans for a new educational series focusing on various biblical texts.

Scot McKnight, a scholar renowned for his insights on early Christianity, delves into the complex themes of slavery and racial reconciliation found in Paul's letters. He emphasizes the significant contrast between Greco-Roman slavery and modern interpretations, urging thoughtful readings of Colossians and Philemon. The conversation also celebrates Jesus as the cosmic ruler, exploring its implications for the church today. Additionally, humorous anecdotes from academia enrich the dialogue, blending scholarly insights with personal reflections.

Episode: Live from Nashotah House Theological Seminary in Wisconsin! OnScript host Matt Lynch interviews Stephen Chester. We talk about how Luther & Calvin have taken a whipping by some proponents […] The post Stephen Chester – Reading Paul with the Reformers first appeared on OnScript.

Marc Turnage, an expert in biblical Galilee, discusses the intersection of archaeology, literature, and geography in understanding the New Testament. He shares insights from his archaeological dig at Hirbet El Araj, shedding light on the importance of lesser-known historical sites. Turnage highlights how the cultural context of the Pharisees and Galilee enriches our view of Jesus’ teachings. He also explores the spiritual dimensions of studying ancient Israel, emphasizing how immersing oneself in this historical context can deepen faith and understanding.

Episode:  In this episode, Susan Eastman talks with Erin and Matt about her new book on Pauline Anthropology. The book is a fascinating three-way dialogue between the Apostle Paul, Epictetus, and […] The post Susan Eastman – Paul and the Person first appeared on OnScript.

In this episode, Matthias Henze maps out how people approaching the biblical texts from the NT lens can hop into the world of Hellenistic Judaism to better understand the NT literature. The post Matthias Henze – Mind the Gap (Jewish Writings Between the OT & NT) first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Dr. Mary Hom returns to the show to talk about her soon-to-be-released book The Characterization of an Empire: The Portrayal of the Assyrians in Kings and Chronicles (Wipf & Stock, 2018). But […] The post Mary Katherine Hom – The Characterization of an Empire first appeared on OnScript.