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Exploring the Language of ScriptureEarly Bible Copies: Why You Should Care | Michael DormandyIn this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Michael Dormandy—a minister, New Testament scholar, and specialist in early Christian manuscripts—for a rich and engaging conversation on the transmission of Scripture, the power of the original languages, and the first complete Bibles.Drawing from his work on the earliest full New Testament manuscripts—known as pandects—Michael reflects on the value of biblical languages for personal faith, the complexity of textual variation, and how Greek can illuminate key passages like Romans 9:5 and Romans 8:28. He also add...
2025-06-251h 13Exploring the Language of ScriptureDoes Luke Compare to Ancient Historians? | James MorganIn this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by James Morgan—a deacon, educator, and biblical scholar—for a wide-ranging conversation on how Luke’s Gospel and the Book of Acts compare to ancient Greek historians like Herodotus.Drawing on years of experience teaching biblical languages across Europe and Africa, James offers a compelling case for reading Luke-Acts as part of the broader tradition of ancient historiography. Together, they explore Luke’s use of eyewitnesses, the role of divine action in historical writing, and the narrative techniques—such as structured speeches and biographic...
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Kleptocracy and CorruptionWelcome to Kleptocracy and Corruption!Join me for an action packed season of Kleptocracy and Corruption where we will learn more about the war in Afghanistan.Sources: Dormandy, Xenia and Michael Keating. 2014. "The United States and Afghanistan: A Diminishing Transactional Relationship." Asia Policy (17) (01): 6-12. “Global War on Terror.” George W. Bush Library. Accessed April 22, 2022. https://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov/research/topic-guides/global-war-terror. Lansford, Tom. 2003. A Bitter Harvest : US Foreign Policy and Afghanistan. Florence: Taylor & Francis Group. Accessed February 3, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central.Riedel, Bruce. 2014. What We Won : America's Secret War in Afghanistan, 197989. Washington DC: Brookings Institution Press. Acces...
2022-03-0222 min
The Speak Life PodcastInterview with Carl Laferton – SLP77Send us a textThis week, Glen talks to Carl Laferton about his new book ‘Tricky‘.Carl wrote ‘Tricky’ with Michael Dormandy, and it answers nine of the hardest questions about Christianity in an engaging, biblical and straightforward way.Also:321 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!To find out more about our January 2026 Intensive and sign up, go to: speaklife.org.uk/intensivesSupport the show
2014-11-2139 min