OnScript

Brent Strawn, an expert in Old Testament studies, discusses the decline of the Old Testament and challenges faced by Christian thought. They explore the historical significance of the Old Testament in early Christianity and the repercussions of ignoring it, including its link to anti-Semitic sentiments. The discussion also touches on 'happyology' in the prosperity gospel movement and strategies for revitalizing the language of the Old Testament.

Kevin Vanhoozer OnScript Podcast Interview on Biblical Authority After Babel with Matthew Bates The post Kevin Vanhoozer – Biblical Authority After Babel first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Matt L. and J. Daniel Kirk discuss the humanity of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels, and the idea that Jesus’ humanity meant much more than the fact that he […] The post Daniel Kirk – A Man Attested by God first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Matt L. discusses with Dru Johnson his claim that the Bible offers an epistemology, one where humans know by ritual. They discuss key influences on Dru’s work, the importance of […] The post Dru Johnson – Knowledge by Ritual first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Fred Sanders and OnScript host Matthew Bates talk Trinitarian theology. Fred’s exciting book, The Triune God, is the launching point for the discussion. Discover why it is imperative that […] The post Fred Sanders – The Triune God first appeared on OnScript.

Former professor Iain Provan discusses his book 'Discovering Genesis' and various topics such as fly fishing, the interconnection of creation, integrating faith and academics, the theological significance of Genesis 2, Leviticus, and the impact of the story of Abraham on faith journeys.

Oliver Crisp brings his considerable philosophical acumen to bear on Scripture and tradition in order to break new ground in christology. Oliver and OnScript host Matthew Bates discuss Crisp's book 'The Word Enfleshed' (Baker, 2016), think through classical topics in christology, including the eternal generation of the Son and the Trinity, the incarnation, image of God, and the hypostatic union. The post Oliver Crisp – The Word Enfleshed first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: For this episode, Matt Lynch sits down with long time friend Mary Hom to talk about her longstanding interest in the Assyrians and the Old Testament. Matt asks questions […] The post Mary Katherine Hom – The Assyrians and the Old Testament first appeared on OnScript.

Episode:  Christians like to speak about letting Scripture interpret Scripture, but beyond using an easy passage to make sense out of a more difficult one, what does this mean? David […] The post David Starling – Hermeneutics as Apprenticeship first appeared on OnScript.

Mark Smith, a polymathic author, discusses divine embodiment in human space, exploring the concept of divine representations in the Bible and Near East. The episode touches on the power of temples and cities reflecting the divine, Yahweh, El, Elohim, and Israel's origins, and significant books in biblical studies.