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Pillar PodcastIntroducing Dr. Cyndi ParkerCyndi Parker is one of our newest professors at Pillar Seminary. Join us in welcoming and getting to know Cyndi as she describes her previous work in Israel and around the world, her podcast “Context Matters”, and her passion for the land of the Bible! We are thrilled that she will be teaching our students this fall. Reach out to us at admissions@pillarseminary.org if you’re interested in studying with Dr. Parker in the Fall! Cyndi's Bio: Cyndi lived in Jerusalem for five years teaching about the geographical, cultural, religious, and political context of the Bi...2024-05-2942 min
Context MattersPaving the Way to Understand RevelationDr. Scot McKnight recently published a book called Revelation for the Rest of Us. But it is the subtitle that is intriguing: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple. Dissident disciples? The book of Revelation? Politics and theology coming together in one episode? In part 1 of our conversation we learn about why Dr. McKnight felt like he needed to write this particular book in this time in history. And he throws in an amazing comment about the author, John, when describing how many allusions he makes to Old Testament imagery: "[John's] soul inebriated with Scripture that h...2024-03-2127 minContext MattersDiscipled in Justice TodayThis is Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Michael Rhodes. He is a professor in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College in Aukland, New Zealand, and we are discussing his book Just Discipleship. If we are to people concerned about Justice and concerned about BECOMING people of justice, what does that say about the topic of reparations? Can the biblical concept of Jubilee shed light on how modern countries can name and identify the sins of the previous generation, and where appropriate, identify your continuity with them? We even get to talk about the relevance of some very random...2024-03-1429 minContext MattersBecoming People Who Do JusticeIs it possible that Western Christianity and modern American life is shaping us to become people who are NOT good at doing justice, and loving mercy, and showing kindness? We know of such concepts but do we embody such concepts in the world around us? This week kicks off a several week conversation with scholars about different aspects of discipleship. We start today with a fellow Old Testament scholar, Dr. Michael Rhodes. He is a professor in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College in Aukland, New Zealand. He is the author of Formative Feasting and Practicing the King's Economy. 2024-03-0737 minContext MattersBlessed are the PeacemakersThis is Part 2 of a conversation with Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter about her new book titled: Blessed are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence. Today we discuss what to do when it seems like God is calling his people to violence, or what happens when the Israelites are violent with one another. How does the Bible give voice to those who suffer from violent attacks? And for those who study violence, where do they find a type of hope that can sustain them and their work?Find out more about Dr. Paynter HERE...2024-02-2929 minContext MattersIs There a Biblical Theology of Violence?We are in a time of global conflict and violence, and so this is a great time to pay careful attention the newest book released by Rev. Dr. Helen Paynter called Blessed are the Peacemakers: A Biblical Theology of Human Violence. Today we talk about why Dr. Paynter ended up studying a biblical view of violence and what her Center for Study of Bible and Violence is all about.Find out more about Dr. Paynter HERESome of the resources and links mentioned on this episode:https://www.facebook.com/CSBVBristolBaptistCollege/T...2024-02-2227 minContext MattersStory-Shaped FaithThis is Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Holberg about her recently released called Nourishing Narratives. Dr. Holberg is a Professor and chair of the English department at Calvin University and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. Today we talk about how to imagine the real humanness of people in the biblical text and how that shapes our theology.Discover more about Dr. Holberg HEREFind her book Nourishing Narratives HERERead about the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing HEREWatch a trailer for the film "...2024-02-1521 minContext MattersStory-Shaped PeopleDr. Jennifer Holberg recently released a book that talks about the power of story to shape our faith. Dr. Holberg is a Professor and chair of the English department at Calvin University and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing. This week we talk about how important context is for understanding people and story. Then we talk about how people not only gravitate towards narratives, but they are shaped by narratives. And what does that mean when we talk about faith?Discover more about Dr. Holberg HEREFind her book Nourishing Narratives HERE2024-02-0830 minContext MattersMedieval ChristianityHow does medieval history teach us more about Christianity? We get a glimpse into the past with in this week's episode with Dr. Grace Hamman. Dr. Hamman is a medievalist who specializes in Middle English. She has a new book called Jesus Through Medieval Eyes. She also hosts a podcast called Old Books with Grace. We have hosted a couple of episodes around the context of the split between the Eastern and Western Churches, but this week we get to talk about how the context of the western, European church influenced how the church talked about Jesus. C...2024-02-0136 minContext MattersThe Challenge and Beauty of Suffering in Isaiah 53This is part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Gordon McConville who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Gloucestershire. We are discussing his book The Suffering Servant: Isaiah 53 for the Life of the Church. In this episode we explore the context and impact of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. What is unique about the suffering? What is the role of the servant? And how did New Testament writers use Isaiah to help them understand who Jesus was?Find his book The Suffering Servant HEREFind his commentary on Isaiah HEREContact Cyndi Parker...2024-01-2521 minContext MattersIsaiah's Servant SongsGordon McConville grew up in Northern Ireland, and studied Modern Languages at Cambridge and Theology in Edinburgh, before doing a PhD in Old Testament with Prof Gordon Wenham at Queen's University, He has taught at Trinity College, Bristol and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and is now Professor Emeritus at the University of Gloucestershire.Find his book The Suffering Servant HEREFind his commentary on Isaiah HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon T...2024-01-1825 minContext MattersEND OF YEAR SPECIAL: Where have we been?We are taking advantage of the end of the year to take a reflective look back on where we have been in 2023. There are so many amazing guests that sat with us around the podcast table. We took a fresh look at books of the Bible we rarely hear sermons on, and we had a masterclass on how to interpret the Bible contextually. Each guest brought a nuanced view of scripture, and helped us think about how valuable it is to read the Bible with people who have diverse perspectives. What a gift it is to be in conversation...2023-12-3041 minContext MattersBeing God's Image, Part 2Why is this concept of Being God’s Image a challenging concept to wholeheartedly believe not only about yourself but also other people. This is not really the messaging from society, right? But can you imagine if the modern church REALLY lived into this? How would this transform how we treated others, how we understand God, and what we think about beauty? Dr. Carmen Imes takes us through some significant themes of identity from her newest book. Find Dr. Imes book here: https://www.ivpress.com/being-god-s-image Find out more about Dr. Imes here: https://www...2023-09-2118 minContext MattersBeing God's ImageWhy is this concept of Being God’s Image a challenging concept to wholeheartedly believe not only about yourself but also other people. This is not really the messaging from society, right? But can you imagine if the modern church REALLY lived into this? How would this transform how we treated others, how we understand God, and what we think about beauty? Dr. Carmen Imes takes us through some significant themes of identity from her newest book. Find Dr. Imes book here: https://www.ivpress.com/being-god-s-image (repost this episode on social media and tag @narr...2023-09-1423 minContext MattersStudying the Bible with TechnologyTechnology can be an amazing and helpful tool. It can also get in the way of how we learn if we do not pay attention. Today I am joined by two creative entrepreneurs from Basil Technology. Kevin Kim is the co-founder and CEO and Sang Tian is the Chief Technology Officer. A part of their vision is to unlock the depths of scripture for everyone. Using dynamic and interactive tools, anyone can learn to use the tools of reading and understanding the Bible well.Find out more about Basil TechKeep your eye on Bible...2023-09-0727 minContext MattersThe Careful Use of TechnologyTechnology can be an amazing and helpful tool. It can also get in the way of how we learn if we do not pay attention. Today I am joined by two creative entrepreneurs from Basil Technology. Kevin Kim is the co-founder and CEO and Sang Tian is the Chief Technology Officer. Find out more about Basil TechKeep your eye on Bible Dojo!Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!...2023-08-3135 minContext MattersArt as TeacherJoshua Stamper joins us again to tell us about what kind of soundscape made him rethink his own art. How can we as the church learn from these lessons and disciple artists as artists? Find out more about Joshua Stamper and his many projects here: https://www.joshuastamper.comExplore Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic ImaginationContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-08-2429 minContext MattersReading the Bible with ArtistsFind out more about Joshua Stamper and his many projects here: https://www.joshuastamper.comExplore Walter Brueggemann's Prophetic ImaginationContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-08-1722 minContext MattersReading the Bible MysticallyLearn more about Dr. Massad HEREWatch Dr. Massad's online lecture titled “Polemicist, Apologist, or Missionary: Rashīd Riḍā’s Ṭarīq al-Da‘wa” for the Center for Muslim and Christian Studies Oxford (YouTube Video) HERE“Toward Enriched Ways of Knowing: The Multiple Roles of Aesthetics in Interreligious Encounters” with William Dyrness in The Georgetown Companion to Interreligious Studies“Who is the ‘Other?’ Reconsidering Salvation Through Classical Islamic Thought.” In Muslims, The Religious Other: Towards A Biblical Understanding of Islam, the Qur’an and MuhammaDr. Massad mentioned the book Heavenly Participation.And also t...2023-08-1033 minContext MattersReading with MysticsLearn more about Dr. Massad HEREWatch Dr. Massad's online lecture titled “Polemicist, Apologist, or Missionary: Rashīd Riḍā’s Ṭarīq al-Da‘wa” for the Center for Muslim and Christian Studies Oxford (YouTube Video) HERE“Toward Enriched Ways of Knowing: The Multiple Roles of Aesthetics in Interreligious Encounters” with William Dyrness in The Georgetown Companion to Interreligious Studies“Who is the ‘Other?’ Reconsidering Salvation Through Classical Islamic Thought.” In Muslims, The Religious Other: Towards A Biblical Understanding of Islam, the Qur’an and MuhammaDr. Massad mentioned the book Heavenly Participation.And also t...2023-08-0330 minContext MattersReconstructing FaithDiscover more about Holy Trinity HTX and follow them on Instagram @holyfamilyhtxRead more about Father Jacob BreezeContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
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Israel Bible PodcastThe Ruins of Jericho: Where are They?What is archaeology's role in helping us interpret the Bible? In last week’s episode we raised some initial guiding principles related to what archaeology is, and this week we discover how complex this conversation can be. Around the table today are Dr. Yeshaya Gruber, Dr. Nicholas Schaser, and Dr. Cyndi Parker. Dr. Gruber starts with a comment about the conquest narratives, and then we will rewind to dating the Exodus which influences how we look at the archaeology. And if you hang in there, we will even talk about how the gospel writers use the site of Jericho to...2023-07-2124 minContext MattersReading with the Spiritually WoundedDiscover more about Holy Trinity HTX and follow them on Instagram @holyfamilyhtxRead more about Father Jacob BreezeContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-07-2029 minContext MattersA Translation for Turtle IslandRead more about the Wildman's ministry Rain MinistriesExplore the book Terry Wildman referenced called Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our FutureFollow Terry on Instagram @fnv.nt and on Facebook @FirstNationsVersion or @TerryMWildmanExplore the First Nations Translation of the New Testament and get 30% off when you use the code PLACE23 at checkout.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team! 2023-07-1326 minContext MattersFirst Nations Translation of the New TestamentRead more about the Wildman's ministry Rain MinistriesExplore the book Terry Wildman referenced called Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our FutureExplore the First Nations Translation of the New Testament and get 30% off when you use the code PLACE23 at checkout.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-07-0629 minContext MattersCan Science and Faith Enhance Each Other?Find out more about BioLogos Here and listen to their podcast The Language of God HereLearn more about Dr. Deb Haarsma HERE and follow her on Instagram @deb_haarsmaRead the article she mentioned The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural SciencesContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-06-2922 minContext MattersReading the Bible with ScientistsFind out more about BioLogos Here and listen to their podcast The Language of God HereLearn more about Dr. Deb Haarsma HERE and follow her on Instagram @deb_haarsmaRead the article she mentioned The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural SciencesContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-06-2221 minContext MattersReading with Disability TheologyFor books about exploring the world with people with disabilities, check out My Body is not a Prayer Request and also What Can a Body Do?Find Dr. Fraser on Facebook (@letiah.fraser), Instagram (@revletiah), and Twitter (@revletiah).Explore The Millennial Pastor podcast HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-06-1526 minContext MattersReading the Bible with a Disabled GodFor books about exploring the world with people with disabilities, check out My Body is not a Prayer Request and also What Can a Body Do?Find Dr. Fraser on Facebook (@letiah.fraser), Instagram (@revletiah), and Twitter (@revletiah).Explore The Millennial Pastor podcast HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-06-0822 minContext MattersIs an Illustration THAT Important?Next time you are reading a book to your kids or nephews and neices, pay attention to the illustrations. Who is in the picture, how are they presented, and what does the landscape look like? And then go take a look at the resources through Fresh Wind studios.Explore Fresh Wind Studios here: https://www.freshwindstudios.comFind their list of books here: https://www.freshwindstudios.com/ourbooksContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cy...2023-06-0137 minContext MattersReading Children's BiblesI really am curious if you’ve paid attention to what is in or left out of Children’s bibles. And I have lingering questions! Do children's Bibles influence how teenagers engage the Bible? Have you ever compared a story in the children’s bible to the story in the adult bible?Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-05-2523 minContext MattersReading the Bible with QuestionsWe start off our new season of Context Matters with a bag! And all of this will influence the rest of the series. Join for the conversation and then take notes on this mini-masterclass on hermeneutics. From May 11-31 2023 you can receive 30% the print or ebook and free shipping by going to www.ivpress.com and use the code PLACE23 at checkout. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-05-1831 minContext MattersReading the Bible with Different Cultural LensesWe start off our new season of Context Matters with a bag! And all of this will influence the rest of the series. Join for the conversation and then take notes on this mini-masterclass on hermeneutics. From May 11-31 2023 you can receive 30% the print or ebook and free shipping by going to www.ivpress.com and use the code PLACE23 at checkout. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-05-1135 minContext MattersEASTER SPECIAL! The Geography of Passion WeekFind the full episodes of The Wayside Podcast HERE. Our conversation is in episodes 22 and 23. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
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The Wayside PodcastEpisode #023: The Geography of Holy Week with Dr. Cyndi Parker, Part TwoWelcome back to The Wayside Podcast! As we march onward toward Holy Week, we return to the second part of our conversation with Dr. Cyndi Parker. We've set the stage on the importance of place in the stories of the Bible; now, Dr. Parker takes us through Jesus' journey during Holy Week with some specific details and the unexpected beauty within them. ----- Links: St. Martin’s website: https://www.stmartinsepiscopal.org Contact us: podcast@stmartinsepiscopal.orgThe Narrative of Place Website: https://www.narrativeofplace.com/new-page-2T...2023-03-3039 minThe Wayside PodcastEpisode #022: The Geography of Holy Week with Dr. Cyndi Parker, Part OneWelcome back to The Wayside Podcast! This episode is the first of a two-part conversation with Dr. Cyndi Parker, an expert educator and writer specializing in the context of the Bible, trips to Israel, and Theology of Place. She is the creator of Narrative of Place, the host of the Context Matters podcast, and the Director of Education and Conversation at Resurrection Philadelphia. Join us as we discuss the significance of place in the stories of the Bible.Stay tuned for Part Two in next week's episode as we discuss specific places in Jerusalem and...2023-03-2331 minContext MattersTwo Halves Yet One WholeDr. Wendy Widder is the author of several books, including Living Whole Without a Better Half and two commentaries on the book of Daniel. She is a freelance editor and a teacher with two master’s degrees and a PhD in biblical studies. Her newest book, Every Road Goes Somewhere is a memoir that recounts her journey of trying to follow God when he doesn’t follow the script.You will find Dr. Widder's books HEREHer new memoir is HEREHer online lectures on Daniel are HEREAnd she blogs at ...2023-03-0929 minContext MattersThe Two Halves of DanielDr. Wendy Widder is the author of several books, including Living Whole Without a Better Half and two commentaries on the book of Daniel. She is a freelance editor and a teacher with two master’s degrees and a PhD in biblical studies. Her newest book, Every Road Goes Somewhere is a memoir that recounts her journey of trying to follow God when he doesn’t follow the script.You will find Dr. Widder's books HEREHer new memoir is HEREHer online lectures on Daniel are HEREAnd she blogs at ...2023-03-0224 minContext MattersThe Circular Beauty in John's EpistlesDr. Constantine Campbell is the Professor and Associate Research Director at the Sydney College of Divinity, and also a jazz saxophonist and a visiting instructor at The Australian National University School of Music.You can find out more about his projects HEREFind his commentary on 1, 2, 3 John HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-02-2324 minContext MattersJohn's Epistles in All Their StrangenessDr. Constantine Campbell is the Professor and Associate Research Director at the Sydney College of Divinity, and also a jazz saxophonist and a visiting instructor at The Australian National University School of Music.You can find out more about his projects HEREFind his commentary on 1, 2, 3 John HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-02-1630 minContext MattersLamentations for the Modern ChurchDr. May Young is an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and the Program Director of Biblical Studies at Taylor University. She has written extensively on the subject of Lament. You can find out more about her HERE.Her upcoming book is Recovering Biblical Lament that will be out later in 2023. You can explore more about the Psalms of Lament in a Yale Bible Study guide HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Pa...2023-02-0929 minContext MattersWalking through Grief and PainDr. May Young is an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and the Program Director of Biblical Studies at Taylor University. She has written extensively on the subject of Lament. You can find out more about her HERE.Her upcoming book is Recovering Biblical Lament that will be out later in 2023. Dr. Young's book on Reading the Psalms Theologically is found HEREYou can explore more about the Psalms of Lament in a Yale Bible Study guide HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and s...2023-02-0225 minContext MattersCommunity, Christianity, and SlaveryDr. Brogdon is executive director of the Institute for Black Church Studies and the Associate Professor of Preaching and of Black Church Studies at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. See his faculty page HERE.Explore Dr. Brogdon's new Book The Bible in the Ashes of Social Chaos.Read his study on Philemon in A Companion to Philemon.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-01-2627 minContext MattersPhilemon: Master, Host, and ChristianDr. Brogdon is executive director of the Institute for Black Church Studies and the Associate Professor of Preaching and of Black Church Studies at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. See his faculty page HERE.Explore Dr. Brogdon's new Book The Bible in the Ashes of Social Chaos.Read his study on Philemon in A Companion to Philemon.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2023-01-1931 minContext MattersGems in GenealogyDr. Carol Kaminski is the founder and director of Casket Empty which you can find HERE. See her profile as a Professor of Old Testament and Gordon Conwell Theological SeminaryHer commentary on 1-2 Chronicles is coming out in late spring or early summer. Explore the commentary series HEREKeep your eyes open this spring for Dr. Kaminski's study Cultivating Godliness: Lessons from ChroniclesAnd a deep dive into Noah HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming to...2023-01-1224 minContext MattersBeauty in ChroniclesDr. Carol Kaminski is the founder and director of Casket Empty which you can find HERE. See her profile as a Professor of Old Testament and Gordon Conwell Theological SeminaryHer commentary on 1-2 Chronicles is coming out in late spring or early summer. Explore the commentary series HEREKeep your eyes open this spring for Dr. Kaminski's study Cultivating Godliness: Lessons from ChroniclesAnd a deep dive into Noah HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming to...2023-01-0524 minContext MattersThe Surprise Twist in JudeHow does knowing what invective speech is help us read Jude? What do we do with the apocalyptic images in Jude? Find out more about Dr. Robinson HEREExplore her book Jude on the AttackContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-12-2228 minContext MattersWhy Jude?Who is Jude? Why is he referencing the book of Enoch? Dr. Robinson frames the historical and cultural context that helps us understand the book of Jude.Find out more about Dr. Robinson HEREExplore her book Jude on the AttackContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-12-1531 minContext MattersFiery Content in Peter's Writings and the Modern ChurchHow do we learn about the story of the Bible if we do not preach sermons from ALL the books of the Bible? Granted, several books are challenging and non-intuitive, but they still offer great value to the modern church. How is 2 Peter different from 1 Peter? What's up with the apocalyptic imagery?Find out more about Dr. Dennis Edwards HEREExplore his commentary on 1 Peter HEREExplore his book Might from the Margins HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for...2022-12-0825 minContext MattersPeter's Letters, Part 1How do we learn about the story of the Bible if we do not preach sermons from ALL the books of the Bible? Granted, several books are challenging and non-intuitive, but they still offer great value to the modern church. What was the background for Peter's epistles? Did Peter even write these letters? How can a letter written to a specific group of people for a context-specific purpose benefit us now?Find out more about Dr. Dennis Edwards HEREExplore his commentary on 1 Peter HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.2022-12-0127 minContext MattersProphets and Advent?Dr. Anna Seiges who is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Gardner-Webb University. Find out more about her here: https://gardner-webb.edu/people/dr-anna-sieges-beal/Read a few of her blog posts HEREPlease follower her on Tik Tok! or other social media. I adore her. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-11-2425 minContext MattersWhat is the Book of the Twelve?Dr. Anna Seiges who is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Gardner-Webb University. Find out more about her here: https://gardner-webb.edu/people/dr-anna-sieges-beal/Read a few of her blog posts HEREPlease follower her on Tik Tok! or other social media. I adore her. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-11-1724 minContext MattersArchaeology with Steven OrtizLearn more about Dr. Ortiz, his projects, and his writings HEREExplore the Lanier Center for Archeology HERELearn about the Tel Burna Excavation Project (with articles, pictures and videos!) HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-11-1030 minContext MattersThe Clash of Two Noble StrugglesIf you missed Part 1, go back one episode and hear the background of how Fr. Neuhaus grew up in a Jewish family in South Africa, was drawn to Christianity through an Orthodox Russian nun, and introduced to Catholicism through his dear Muslim friend. Learn more about Father David Neuhaus HERERead an important article recently published by Fr. Neuhaus HERE. You may need to scroll down to page 13 where his article begins.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Pa...2022-11-0328 minContext MattersA Voice to All PeopleLearn more about Father David Neuhaus HERERead an important article recently published by Fr. Neuhaus HERE. You may need to scroll down to page 13 where his article begins.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-10-2727 minContext MattersA Sense of WholenessRabbi Moshe was on a previous episode in season 4 to talk about rabbinic text and the parables of Jesus. He is a loved professor at Jerusalem University College where he developed a course titled The Parables of Jesus and Jewish Meshalim, which became a favorite course to teach. You can hear that episode HERE.You can listen to his talk at Spark Church about What Jews and Christians Can Learn from One Another's TextsContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Pa...2022-10-2027 minContext MattersAccountable to All GenerationsSign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.
2022-10-1324 minContext MattersHow Does "Christian" Define "Palestinian"?I like to send my students to talk to Zak and have a chance to listen carefully to how people grow up and what their connection to land is. Zak has a great and complicated history. He clearly tells people how his Christian identity informs who he is as a Palestinian. He also encourages non-locals to remember the conflict over there is not Jewish vs. Muslim but Israeli vs. Palestinian. Listen in to hear how he explains the difference.Explore Zak's store HERE.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about...2022-10-0635 minContext MattersCommon ExistenceIf you find yourself wanting to get to Israel to meet wonderful people like Adel Habash or to see the places he mentioned, check out the trips I currently have scheduled! At the time of release, there are 5 spots open for the March 2023 trip.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-09-2923 minContext MattersCuriosity in ConversationIf you find yourself wanting to get to Israel to meet wonderful people like Adel Habash or to see the places he mentioned, check out the trips I currently have scheduled! At the time of release, there are 5 spots open for the March 2023 trip.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-09-2231 minContext MattersOne Body and One MealWant to know more about these pastors? Click on the links below:Chris Curry at Resurrection PhiladelphiaDanielle Paul at Greater Harvest Fellowship of PhiladelphiaDanielle Parish at Spark ChurchBrian Buhler retired and now working as a spiritual director and artistMawo and Janet Abaya with International Center of Evangelism, JosContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-06-0918 minContext MattersYou Cannot Do It AloneWant to know more about these pastors? Click on the links below:Chris Curry at Resurrection PhiladelphiaDanielle Paul at Greater Harvest Fellowship of PhiladelphiaDanielle Parish at Spark ChurchBrian Buhler retired and now working as a spiritual director and artistMawo and Janet Abaya with International Center of Evangelism, JosContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-06-0226 minContext MattersWhy Go To Church?Want to know more about these pastors? Click on the links below:Chris Curry at Resurrection PhiladelphiaDanielle Paul at Greater Harvest Fellowship of PhiladelphiaDanielle Parish at Spark ChurchBrian Buhler retired and now working as a spiritual director and artistMawo and Janet Abaya with International Center of Evangelism, JosContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-05-2622 minContext MattersVoices from the PastFind out more about Dr. Schroeder HEREBuy the brilliant book Voices Long Silenced HERE and read the glowing recommendations on AmazonContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-03-1032 minContext MattersVoices Long Silenced: But No More!Find out more about Dr. Schroeder HEREBuy the brilliant book Voices Long Silenced HERE and read the glowing recommendations on AmazonContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-03-0325 minContext MattersGentile and Jewish Women in the New Testament WorldFind out more about Dr. Lynn Cohick HEREExplore her Ephesians Commentary HEREBuy the book Women in the World of the Earliest Christians HEREKeep an eye out for her soon to be released series on Women in the Bible on Seminary Now!Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-02-2430 minContext MattersReading People in ContextFind out more about Dr. Lynn Cohick HERE Explore her Ephesians Commentary HEREBuy the book Women in the World of the Earliest Christians HEREKeep an eye out for her soon to be released series on Women in the Bible on Seminary Now!Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-02-1722 minContext MattersWhen God is AbsentFind out more about Dr. Chloe Sun HERE Order her book Conspicuous in His Absence HEREIf you speak Mandarin, explore her youtube channel! Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-02-1034 minContext MattersA Tale of Two Queens: Esther and VashtiFind out more about Dr. Marion Taylor HEREPeruse Dr. Taylor's commentary on Ruth and Esther HERE or a short video about the commentary HEREOrder her new book Voices Long SilencedContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-02-0330 minContext MattersFacing the Challenges in RuthFind out more about Dr. Marion Taylor HERE Peruse Dr. Taylor's commentary on Ruth and Esther HERE or a short video about the commentary HEREOrder her new book Voices Long SilencedContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2022-01-2738 minContext MattersAfrican Jews and the Transatlantic Slave TradeFind out more about MA'ASEHYAHU ISRA-UL, Ed.S. and his Leading By History website and podcast HEREWant to listen again to the Context Matters episode with Vince Bantu? Listen HEREWatch this great video organized by Hebrew Union College on Jews of ColorExplore these resources: The Soul of Judaism: Jews of African Descent in AmericaBlack Zion: African Religious Encounters with JudaismFrom Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Black Races Including the Black HebrewsContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of P...2022-01-2033 minContext MattersJews in AfricaWhat is the difference between Black Hebrew Israelites and Black Jews? What about African Hebrews or Hebrew Israelites? Plus, there are several titles that are more regional in Africa that describe local Jews. Find out more about MA'ASEHYAHU ISRA-UL, Ed.S. and his Leading By History website and podcast HEREListen HERE to the Ma'asehyahu and Rabbi Funnye Explore these resources: The Soul of Judaism: Jews of African Descent in AmericaBlack Zion: African Religious Encounters with JudaismFrom Babylon to Timbuktu: A History of the Ancient Bla...2022-01-1330 minContext MattersLuke as StoryThe gospels as powerful theological statements wrapped up in the compelling container of a story. And we cannot help but get excited about the travel narratives in Luke 9-19 and the potential role meals play in the plot development. So much to explore! And if you You can find out more about Dr. Jeannine Brown HERE and her own website HERE with access to what she is currently working on. A few more resources:Jeannine Brown The Gospels as Story and then make sure you look at her Matthew Commentary too!Ja...2021-12-3023 minContext MattersIs there Theology in Story?You can hear the excitement in Dr. Brown's voice as she describes the way her students respond to a narrative approach to the gospels. You may even be compelled to try this approach yourself! If so, drop me a line and let me know what you learn.You can find out more about Dr. Jeannine Brown HERE and her own website HERE with access to what she is currently working on. A few more resources:Jeannine Brown The Gospels as Story and then make sure you look at her Matthew Commentary too!2021-12-2330 minContext MattersHow to Talk about SexualityFind out more about Kristyn Komarnicki HEREFind out more about Oriented to LoveContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2021-12-1632 minContext MattersSexuality and the Bible: Eunuchs and Intersex IncludedFind out more about Dr. Anna Sieges HERERead a few of her blog posts HEREA few books she referenced: God and Sex: What the Bible Really Says Making Sense of Sex: Attitudes towards Sexuality in Early Jewish and Christian Texts Sex Difference in Christian Theology: Male, Female, and Intersex in the Image of God Christianity, LGBTQ Suicide, and the Souls of Queer FolkPlease follower her on Tik Tok! or other social media. I adore her. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.2021-12-0930 minContext MattersSexuality and the BibleFind out more about Dr. Anna Sieges HERERead a few of her blog posts HEREPlease follower her on Tik Tok! or other social media. I adore her. Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2021-12-0227 minContext MattersIs God Vulnerable and Regretful?You can find out more about Dr. Ellen Davis HEREAnd then go HERE to see the many books she has written. I recommend ALL OF THEM! Although I mentioned Opening Israel's Scriptures and Getting Involved with God in this episode. (See chapter six for the vulnerability of God.)Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2021-11-2523 minContext MattersComplex EmotionsYou can find out more about Dr. Ellen Davis HEREAnd then go HERE to see the many books she has written. I recommend ALL OF THEM! Although I mentioned Opening Israel's Scriptures in this episode.Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Parker's Patreon Team!
2021-11-1828 minContext MattersThe Beauty of Hebraic PhilosophyDr. Dru Johnson who is the associate professor of biblical and theological studies at The King’s College in New York City, director and founder of the Center for Hebraic Thought, editor at The Biblical Mind journal, host of The Biblical Mind podcast, and co-host of the OnScript Podcast.You can find several of his books HERE including the one we talked about today: Human RitesYou will find a great interview with him about Epistemology and Hebraic thought HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and...2021-11-1131 minContext MattersIs Philosophy Compatible with the Bible?Dr. Dru Johnson who is the associate professor of biblical and theological studies at The King’s College in New York City, director and founder of the Center for Hebraic Thought, editor at The Biblical Mind journal, host of The Biblical Mind podcast, and co-host of the OnScript Podcast.You can find several of his books HERE including the one we talked about today: Human RitesYou will find a great interview with him about Epistemology and Hebraic thought HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and...2021-11-0425 minContext MattersDoes Community Form in Virtual Worlds?Through various programs and open door events, Flux Space invites educators to come with their students and together reimagine the way students learn. Everything from the furniture to the environment is thought about so kids and adults alike feel like the barriers between them and STEM programs are removed.Find out about Flux Space Here and then check out some of their fun monthly challenges for at home experiments STEAM challengesFind them on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBEContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up fo...2021-10-2827 minContext MattersA Place of DesignThrough various programs and open door events, Flux Space invites educators to come with their students and together reimagine the way students learn. Everything from the furniture to the environment is thought about so kids and adults alike feel like the barriers between them and STEM programs are removed.Find out about Flux Space Here and then check out some of their fun monthly challenges for at home experiments STEAM challengesFind them on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBEContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up fo...2021-10-2127 minContext MattersRiddles, Word Puzzles, and ParablesFrom an early age, Rabbi Moshe was fascinated with the original languages of the biblical and rabbinic texts. He has traveled around the world and worked with many congregations, but teaching in the classroom is one of his favorite vocations. He is a well loved professor at Jerusalem University College where he developed a course titled The Parables of Jesus and Jewish Meshalim, which became a favorite course to teach. You can watch his talk on Parables HEREYou can watch his talk at Spark Church about What Jews and Christians Can Learn from One A...2021-10-1427 minIsrael Bible PodcastTranslation MattersWatch the full seminar titled: Can Bible Translations Be Trusted? We are all aware that modern versions probably have some inaccuracies. After all, they say different things sometimes! “But how bad can it really be?” the modern reader often wonders. This fascinating roundtable conference considers this and many other questions. Watch the other Round Table Talks with Dr. Robert Alter! First one HERE second one HEREListen to the podcast episode Adam Was Formed First Then Eve with Dr. Parker and Dr. SchaserSign up to be a student at IBC with access to a huge...2021-10-1323 minContext MattersFrom Rabbinic Text to the Parables of JesusFrom an early age, Rabbi Moshe was fascinated with the original languages of the biblical and rabbinic texts. He has traveled around the world and worked with many congregations, but teaching in the classroom is one of his favorite vocations. He is a well loved professor at Jerusalem University College where he developed a course titled The Parables of Jesus and Jewish Meshalim, which became a favorite course to teach. You can watch his talk on Parables HEREYou can watch his talk at Spark Church about What Jews and Christians Can Learn from One A...2021-10-0729 minContext MattersWhy the Conquest isn't a ConquestDr. Lawson Stone is a Professor of Old Testament at Asbury Seminary. He specialized in early Israelite history and religion, and he wrote a commentary on the book of Judges, making him an excellent scholar to help us understand stories about violence. How should we read these problematic texts? Find out more about Dr. Stone HEREWatch his video series on Violence in the Old Testament HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Pa...2021-09-3033 minContext MattersWhat Violence in the Old Testament?Dr. Lawson Stone is a Professor of Old Testament at Asbury Seminary. He specialized in early Israelite history and religion, and he wrote a commentary on the book of Judges, making him an excellent scholar to help us understand stories about violence. How should we read these problematic texts? Find out more about Dr. Stone HEREWatch his video series on Violence in the Old Testament HEREContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join Cyndi Pa...2021-09-2333 minContext MattersAgriculture, Slaves, and the Church's IdentityLast week we talked about the command "Do not to take the name of the Lord your God in vain" that can be more accurately translated “You shall not bear the name of Yahweh your God in vain.” This week we discuss how Sinai still matters to a modern church. How doe we interpret some tricky laws so that we still Bear God's Name? Find Dr. Imes' book Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still MattersFind Torah Tuesdays HERERead more about Dr. Carmen Imes and connect to her blog HEREListe...2021-09-1626 minContext MattersDo Not Bear God's Name in VainDr. Imes' thesis is that the command "Do not to take the name of the Lord your God in vain" can be more accurately translated “You shall not bear the name of Yahweh your God in vain.” Dr. Imes then explains the logic behind Bearing God’s Name (also the title of her book) and what that means for the modern church today.Find Dr. Imes' book Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still MattersFind Torah Tuesdays HERERead more about Dr. Carmen Imes and connect to her blog HEREContact Cyndi...2021-09-0926 minIsrael Bible PodcastFrom Bethlehem to Nazareth and to CapernaumWhat does it mean to listen as the land speaks? Dr. Parker gives specific examples of how understanding the land will help us all listen to the secrets it has to tell. And why is it important to know how the land influences the way people lived? Do we know a Jesus who lived in the First Century or do we know a Jesus who comes from huge European cathedrals? Why should we know the international politics of the day? Click HERE to enroll in the course Listening to the Land of the Bible Part 1 or HERE...2021-06-1830 minIsrael Bible PodcastListen to the Land 2What does it mean to listen as the land speaks? Dr. Parker gives specific examples of how understanding the land will help us all listen to the secrets it has to tell. And why is it important to know how the land influences the way people lived? Do we know a Jesus who lived inthe First Century or do we know a Jesus who comes from huge European cathedrals? Why should we know international politics of the day? Click HERE to enroll in the course Listening to the Land of the Bible Part 1 or HERE to enroll...2021-06-1128 minIsrael Bible PodcastIs the Story Really About Joseph?Come with us on a journey through Joseph's story and grapple with the question if Joseph's story is actually about Joseph. Maybe the narrative addresses the transformation in several of Jacob's sons. And what roles do Tamar and Asenath play?Register for Dr. Lizorkin-Eyzenberg's course The Story of Our Hebrew Fathers: Joseph's Story.You can find more projects from Dr. Cyndi Parker at Narrative of PlaceFind out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription at: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or T...2021-03-1923 minIsrael Bible PodcastTalmud, Midrash, Halacha....Oh My!This week we discuss the course The Stories of Jewish Christ: Among the Rabbis with professor Pinchas Shir. On the table is a discussion about the Jerusalem and Babylonian Talmuds and the difference between Midrash and Halacha. We also discuss what teaching techniques Jesus had that were similar to other rabbis and what happens to the role of Rabbi once the Jerusalem temple was destroyed. Dive deeper into the material by registering for The Stories of Jewish Christ: Among the Rabbis You can find more projects from Dr. Cyndi Parker at Narrative of PlaceFind o...2021-03-1232 minIsrael Bible PodcastJesus and the RabbisThis week we discuss the course The Stories of Jewish Christ: Among the Rabbis with professor Pinchas Shir. How does Jesus earn the title rabbi? What does that mean about the responsibility of the students? What are the early rabbinic sources that help us understand Jesus' role?Dive deeper into the material by registering for The Stories of Jewish Christ: Among the Rabbis You can find more projects from Dr. Cyndi Parker at Narrative of PlaceFind out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription at: https://israelbiblecenter.c...2021-03-0525 minIsrael Bible PodcastThe Staging Ground for Fighting GiantsClick HERE to enroll in the course Listening to the Land of the Bible Part 1. Explore the amazing Round Table Talks HERE.Order Dr. Cyndi Parker's book on Amazon on HERE.Find out how you can get this and many other courses with one small monthly subscription at: https://israelbiblecenter.comStay connected with IBC on Facebook @IsraelBibleCenter or Twitter @IsraelStudy2021-01-1523 min
Let Your Ears Be the Gateway to Knowledge With Full AudiobookEncountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels Audiobook by Cyndi ParkerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 461641
Title: Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels
Author: Cyndi Parker
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Language: English
Release date: 01-01-21
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Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biblical Studies
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Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels draws listeners into a deeper understanding of ancient Israel and first-century Judaism to better understand Jesus's ministry. Instead of viewing the Gospels through twenty-first-century eyes, author Cyndi Parker introduces listeners to the larger context with the weight of the Old Testament behind them.
Have you...2021-01-016h 11Israel Bible PodcastCan Land Speak?What does it mean to listen as the land speaks? Dr. Parker gives specific examples of how understanding the land will help us all listen to the secrets it has to tell. We also hear about how knowing the land changes the way we understand who God is and what he wants from his people. Dr. Parker explains how the land of inheritance is a vulnerable place to live and how the land becomes an example to the people of how to trust God. Click HERE to enroll in the course Listening to the Land of the...2021-01-0130 min
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Title: Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels
Author: Cyndi Parker
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 11 minutes
Release date: January 1, 2021
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Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels draws listeners into a deeper understanding of ancient Israel and first-century Judaism to better understand Jesus's ministry. Instead of viewing the Gospels through twenty-first-century eyes, author Cyndi Parker introduces listeners to the larger context with the weight of the...2021-01-016h 11Israel Bible PodcastWelcome to the New Podcast!Join me each week as I sit down with other Israel Bible Center faculty to talk about how understanding the rich history, culture, and context of the Bible gives us a richer understanding of God. Join the conversation!Courses and Round Table Discussions available at: https://israelbiblecenter.comIsrael Bible Center Facebook: IsraelBibleCenterIsrael Bible Center Twitter @IsraelStudyFollow Dr. Cyndi Parker on Twitter @CyndiParkerPhD2020-09-0802 min