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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 MattersTrafficking Hadassah: A New Look at the book of EstherThis is part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ericka Dunbar who is an Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at Baylor University. We talk about noticing the small characters in a narrative. Who are the unnamed women taken from throughout the Persian empire? What was their experience like? We also talk about how challenging engaging in conversation that shift our perspectives and assumptions can be. Read more about Dr. Dunbar HERERead more about her book Trafficking HadassahContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up f...2024-05-2327 min

Context MattersWhen Genre Influences InterpretationIn part 1 of our conversation on the book of Esther, Dr. Ericka Dunbar introduces us to contextual influences in her life that changed how she read the book of Esther. Far from a story about queens and beauty pageants, Dr. Dunbar highlights the problematic issues around gender, ethnicity, violence, and sexualized abuse that are in the text that we cannot ignore.Read more about Dr. Dunbar HERERead more about her book Trafficking HadassahContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours...2024-05-1626 min

Context MattersGrowing Pains of the Early ChurchDr. Nadya Williams is a Classics Historian who brings her knowledge of the culture and writings generated in the Greco-Roman world to bear on the early church. This is Part 2 of our conversation regarding her book Cultural Christians in the Early Church. Dr. Williams discusses popular, best-selling Roman literature and how that illuminates how radical the teachings of Jesus are and how challenging living counter-culturally was for the early church. While we explore the earliest church, the persecuted church, and the connected-to-empire church, we hear echoes of all of these cultural movements in the modern church. Explore t...2024-05-0922 min

Context MattersEarly Christians did not Wear Halos!Dr. Nadya Williams is a Classics Historian who brings her knowledge of the culture and writings generated in the Greco-Roman world to bear on the early church. While modern people in their struggle against institutionalized church tend to look back at the earliest Christians as those who wear halos, Dr. Williams says, "Not so fast." In this conversation, Dr. Williams introduces us to her own multi-country, multi-lingual, and multi-faith context growing up and how that shaped her view of God today. Then we dive into the types of Greco-Roman cultural norms that proved challenging for the earliest Christians to...2024-05-0222 min

Context MattersDeuteronomy: A Challenge to the Modern ChurchPart 2 of the conversation with Dr. Myrto Theocharous takes us into new perspectives on Deuteronomy. How do we think about Imago Dei, not in the faces of those around us, but reflected in our own actions? What does the book say about becoming complacent in a good economy? What responsibility do we have for communal care? Find out more about Dr. Theocharous HEREFind out about New ZoiContact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours of Israel/Palestine.Join C...2024-04-2532 min

Context MattersDeuteronomy in ActionIn part 1 of our conversation, Dr. Myrto Theocharous explains her love for connecting Deuteronomy’s theology with the practical actions in the world. There is so much this book still has to teach us!Find out more about Dr. Theocharous HEREFind out about New ZoiContact 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! 2024-04-1827 min

Context MattersCentering Discipleship with E K StrawserRev. Dr. Eun Strawser describes her journey as a church leader transforming small discipleship group into multiple communities. How did they do it? They focused on intentional discipleship, community engagement, and the markers of mature disciples. How can these practices be adopted by other churches?Find out more about the book here: www.centeringdiscipleship.comExplore the 4-week online training program for Centering Discipleship HEREFollow Dr. Strawser on Instagram: @ekstrawser Contact Cyndi Parker through Narrative of Place.Learn more about me and sign up for upcoming tours o...2024-04-1124 min

Context MattersRethinking Church around DiscipleshipRev. Dr. Eun Strawser joins us to talk about what it means for churches to think about discipleship. What is it? How do you do it? Can you design a church structure around discipleship? Dr. Strawser was faced with all of these questions when she started a new church plant. After some experimentation, she discovered that when discipleship becomes central to your leadership and community, then discipleship becomes central to congregational mission and cultural renewal.Find out more about the book here: www.centeringdiscipleship.comExplore the 4-week online training program for Centering Discipleship HERE 2024-04-0428 min

Context MattersRevelation for the Modern Church: Avoiding the Babylon CreepWhat does the book of Revelation have to say to the modern church? In Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Scot McKnight, we examine the visual propaganda machine of the Roman empire and how the author of Revelation makes great use of those images to mock the arrogance of Rome. But this is also a book about becoming dissident disciples. When we read this book as a letter to the churches who were dangerously close to allowing the "Babylon Creep" into the church, we hear a strong warning to the Western Church. Find out more about Dr. M...2024-03-2825 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 HERE 2024-02-0830 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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! 2023-07-2734 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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! 2023-04-0644 min

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 min

The 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Context 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 min

Start The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels by Cyndi ParkerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/461641to listen full audiobooks. Title: Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels Author: Cyndi Parker Narrator: Emily Ellet Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 11 minutes Release date: January 1, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: 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 11

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 Narrator: Emily Ellet Format: Unabridged Length: 06:11:36 Language: English Release date: 01-01-21 Publisher: Christianaudio.com Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biblical Studies Summary: 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 11

Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Bibles & Biblical StudiesEncountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels by Cyndi ParkerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/461641to listen full audiobooks. Title: Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels Author: Cyndi Parker Narrator: Emily Ellet Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 11 minutes Release date: January 1, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies Publisher's Summary: 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 11