Data Over Dogma

This week on Data Over Dogma, Matthew and Paul discuss the authorship of the Bible, including who wrote the gospel of Matthew and the Pauline epistles. They delve into the complexities of the authorship of the Gospel of John, explore the identities of the authors of the New Testament, and address the disputed authorship of certain Pauline epistles. They also touch on the selective interpretation of religious texts and the neglect of women's rights.

This week, Dan and Dan discuss Dan! That's right, it's time to discuss the book of Daniel, and hoo boy- it's a doozy! If you thought being chucked in with a bunch of lions is all there is to this book, you're in for a wild ride. Sure, the first half of the book is some fun stories about dream interpretation and lions and furnaces, but then things take a turn for the apocalyptic!Will the Dans survive this descent into madness? Will the Biblical book of Daniel survive Data Over Dogma? Who is Belteshazzar? Tune in to find out!For early access to an ad-free version of the show, exclusive content, and an opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at:https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma    Follow us on the various social media places:https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPodhttps://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was the apostle Paul disabled? His letters may well point in that direction. But the more interesting question is: how much would it matter if he had been? This week, we welcome Dr. Isaac Soon to discuss disability--both now and in the ancient world--and how the lens of disability can provide stunning insights into the Bible, theology, and our own outlooks in our daily lives. For early access to an ad-free version of the show, exclusive content, and an opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at:https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma    Follow us on the various social media places:https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPodhttps://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the second coming... coming?This week we're exploring the end. Not the end of the Bible, but the end of us! It's eschatology time, baby, and we're digging deep. Is the apocalypse described in the New Testament upon us? How will we know when it's coming? DID IT ALREADY HAPPEN?If you're anxious that current events might bring about the end of the world, don't be. But if you're not convinced, check out this episode. And then relax. And be kind to your neighbors.For early access to an ad-free version of the show, exclusive content, and an opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at:https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma    Follow us on the various social media places:https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPodhttps://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unraveling the complexities of the Ten Commandments, exploring different biblical texts and variations in the list, from ritual to ethics focus, and the evolution of authority. Discussing interpretations of worship, idolatry, and relationships, challenging traditional perspectives and shedding light on historical nuances.

"Data Over Dogma" welcomes Dr. Andrew Whitehead, Associate Professor of Sociology at IUPUI and author of "American Idolatry". They discuss the rise of racist power-seekers in American Christianity and if Bible verses support their arguments. The podcast explores the impact of Christian nationalism on society, including perceptions of America, immigration, and democratic processes. They also expose the generic language used by Christian nationalists to hide racism and discuss countering its influence on democracy.

Is it possible for God to lie? The Bible says no. Multiple times, actually. But this is the Bible we're talking about, so even when it says no, yes might also be true...We start this week with the famous story of the Bible's worst mariner, Jonah. Why was he running away from God? Why did he spend some time in a fish? What did he smell like after?Then things get a little dicey as we dive into whether the God of the Bible might tell the odd fib (spoiler alert... yup)For an ad-free version of the show, exclusive content, and an opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at:https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma    Follow us on the various social media places:https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPodhttps://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you find yourself worried about a demon-haunted world? Do you look to angels for protection? This week, we're going to the source to see what the Bible actually says about all that. Forget the adorable winged toddlers your mother in law has hanging in her kitchen, because biblical angels are a whole 'nother type of celestial being! And as for demons... well, maybe you don't have to worry quite as much as certain megachurch pastors want you to believe you do.For an ad-free version of the show, exclusive content, and an opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at:https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma    Also, follow us on the various social media places:https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPodhttps://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welp, armageddon is coming. Again. At least according to people who are watching for signs in the Euphrates river.This week the internet is taking biblical stories and really running with them, and we're here to check the facts and do the math. First, it's the great escape as angels attempt to free themselves from from their fluvial Alcatraz. Then, we fee-fi-fo-fum our way through the story of the Nephilim. Did divine beings really have sex with human women? What did they have to talk about?For an ad-free version of the show, exclusive content, and an opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at:https://www.patreon.com/DataOverDogma    Also, follow us on the various social media places:https://www.facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPodhttps://www.twitter.com/data_over_dogma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Thiessen, scholar and author of 'A Jewish Paul: the Messiah's Herald to the Gentiles,' discusses the problematic interpretations of Pauline texts and the importance of understanding their context. They delve into topics such as the New Perspective on Paul and the connection between resurrection and justification in Paul's writings. They also explore the disagreement between James and Paul and the concept of defining identity in relation to others in Christianity.