
OnScript
Bringing you engaging conversations on Bible and theology (hosted by biblical scholars and theologians).
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Feb 23, 2023 • 1h 2min
Amy Balogh – Moses among the Idols
Episode: In this episode, we discuss the god Moses. Yes, you heard that right! It’s there in Exod 7:1. But what does this mean? How can we make sense of the […]
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Feb 16, 2023 • 58min
Michael Bird – Jesus Among the Gods
Episode: Michael Bird turns the well-rehearsed scholarly tale about how Jesus came to be described as divine on its head. Jesus didn’t become God through the application of Greek metaphysical […]
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Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 18min
Collin Cornell – Divine Aggression (and other Old Testament matters)
Episode: Here’s the full version of the convo with Collin Cornell, where we discuss Elephantine, divine aggression (beginning at 34:18), and more, including his work on divine look-alikes. If you’ve already […]
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Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 3min
Nijay Gupta – Tell Her Story: Women in the Early Church
Episode: The book we’re talking about today is Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church with IVP Academic. In this episode, we explore the data about women […]
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Jan 26, 2023 • 37min
Elephantine – Collin Cornell
Episode: Elephantine continues to fascinate scholars of Second Temple Judaism, in part, because it shows that there wasn’t just one Jewish temple after the return from exile. In this episode, which is […]
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Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 2min
Steven Nemes – Theological Authority in the Church
Episode: In this episode Chris Tilling interviews Steven Nemes about his forthcoming book, Theological Authority in the Church (Eugene, Or.: Cascade, forthcoming [2023]). This new book by Steven Nemes argues, […]
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Jan 12, 2023 • 53min
Caryn Reeder – The Samaritan Woman’s Story after #ChurchToo
Episode: Erin speaks with Caryn Reeder about the Samaritan Woman, the reception history of John 4, and its impact on the experiences of women in the church today, which Caryn treats […]
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Dec 19, 2022 • 56min
Malka Z. Simkovich – Discovering Second Temple Literature
Malka Z. Simkovich, Crown Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies at Catholic Theological Union and author on Second Temple Judaism, explores the rich tapestry of Second Temple Literature. She challenges the myths surrounding the '400 years of silence' and delves into prophetic texts, emphasizing their ethical dimensions. Simkovich uncovers works beyond the Dead Sea Scrolls, illuminating diverse Jewish thoughts of the era. Plus, she shares a playful take on the humorous aspects of the Testament of Abraham, revealing a more anxious portrayal of its central figure.

Nov 29, 2022 • 57min
Han-luen Kantzer Komline – Augustine and Turning Points in Christian History
Episode: In this episode, co-host Amy Hughes talks with Han-Iuen Kantzer Komline about all things Augustine! We covered it all! Just kidding, we barely scratched the surface of everyone’s favorite […]
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Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 12min
Andrew Byers – John and the Others
Episode: Erin speaks with Rev. Dr. Andy Byers about John’s Gospel, Jewish Relations, and the “sectarian hermeneutic” that dominates Johannine studies. Andy’s newest book on John’s Gospel, John and the Others, […]
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