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BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 30: Greg Boyd - Benefit of the Doubt - 10 Years OnPatrick reflects with Senior Pastor of Woodland Hills Church, Greg Boyd, on his 2013 publication with Baker Academic which addresses questions of certainty, doubt and how we should biblically understand the concept of faith. Topics of discussion include speed metal, psychological certainty and Doubting Thomas.  Link to the book discussed in the episode:  http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/benefit-of-the-doubt/340381 To support the podcast:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bibleology Link to Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bibleology01 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com 2023-04-2553 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 29: Nijay Gupta - James DG Dunn’s New Perspective on Paul - 40 Years OnPatrick reflects with Northern Seminary Professor Nijay Gupta on one of the most influential papers ever written in New Testament studies - The New Perspective on Paul by James DG (or Jimmy) Dunn. They discuss the man behind the paper that sent shockwaves through the world of New Testament Scholarship all those years ago and examine the content of the piece, discussing covenantal nomism and legalism among other topics and considering some of the criticisms that have been levelled against Jimmy down through the years. Link to the paper mentioned in the episode: http://markgoodacre...2023-03-311h 01BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 28: Christoph Heilig - What Did Paul Think of the Roman Empire?Patrick speaks to New Testament Specialist Christoph Heilig of the Protestant Theological Faculty of LMU Munich about his recent book The Apostle and the Empire; Paul’s Implicit and Explicit Criticism of Rome. Topics of discussion include the difference between koine and modern Greek, the temptation to make Paul in our own image and how Romans 13 sits with an anti-imperial interpretation of Paul.  Link to the book and article discussed in the episode:  https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/8223/the-apostle-and-the-empire.aspx https://eerdword.com/the-apostle-and-the-empire/ To support the podcast:  https://www.p...2023-02-2256 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 27: Helen Rhee - Illness, Pain and Healthcare in Early ChristianityPatrick speaks with Professor Helen Rhee of Westmont College about her new book which explores how early Christians thought about health and sickness and also the cultural influences on their understandings. Topics of conversation include retributive sickness, Galen's influence on Christianity and Helen's own extraordinary encounter with the miraculous. Link to the book discussed in the episode:  https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7684/illness-pain-and-health-care-in-early-christianity.aspx To support the podcast:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bibleology Link to Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bibleology01 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.co...2023-01-2649 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 26: Paul Copan - Is God a Vindictive Bully?Patrick speaks with Professor Paul Copan of Palm Beach Atlantic University about his new book which explores the question of divinely-sanctioned violence in the Old Testament and whether the Old Testament portrayal of God is consistent with that of the New Testament. Topics of conversation include philosophy disciplines, the 'textual vs actual God' distinction and the hardening of Pharoah's heart.  Link to the book discussed in the episode:  http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/is-god-a-vindictive-bully/408700 To support the podcast:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bibleology Link to Twitter: https://twi...2022-12-281h 10BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 25: Amy Peeler - Women and the Gender of GodPatrick speaks to Wheaton College Professor Amy Peeler about her new book which wrestles with the difficult questions surrounding gender and the bible's portrayal of God and explores a unique answer centering on the heart of Christian theology, the incarnation. Topics of discussion include childhood aspirations, God as father and what pronouns one should use for God.  Link to the book discussed in the episode:  https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7909/women-and-the-gender-of-god.aspx To support the podcast:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bibleology Link to Twitter: https://twitter.com...2022-11-2550 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 24: Chee-Chiew Lee - New Testament Perspectives on Christian PersecutionPatrick Speaks with Chee-Chiew Lee of Singapore Bible College in regards her recent book which explores how the New Testament authors wrestled with and made sense of their own experience of persecution. Topics of discussion include honour-shame cultures, theodicy and contemporary unjust treatment of Christians.  Link to the book discussed in the episode:  https://ivpbooks.com/when-christians-face-persecution Link to another podcast Chee-Chiew participated in (For Mandarin Speakers):  https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1907180.rss Links to support persecuted Christians:   https://www.opendoorsuk.org/act/donate/donate-now/?donationid=b0ee...2022-10-1738 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 23: Darian Lockett - Discussing the New Testament CanonPatrick speaks with Biola University Professor Darian Lockett about his contribution to the upcoming volume, 5 views on the New Testament Canon, published by Kregal Publications. Topics of discussion include Marcion, the inspiration and authority of scripture and whether Darian could hold a conversation in Koine Greek with one of the NT authors.  Link to the book discussed in the episode:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/five-views-on-the-new-testament-canon-benjamin-p-laird/1140542820 Links to support Ukraine: https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/take-action/how-to-help-ukraine/ https://blythswood.org/donate-to-ukraine-appeal/ Link to Twitter: https://tw...2022-09-301h 02BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 22: Jennifer Bashaw - The Gospel Through the Eyes of VictimsPatrick speaks with Campbell University Professor Jennifer Garcia Bashaw about her new book Scapegoats; The Gospel Through the Eyes of Victims. They discuss a variety of topics including American politics, the fascinating theories of René Girard and the atonement.  Link to the book discussed in the episode:  https://www.fortresspress.com/store/product/9781506469379/Scapegoats Links to support Ukraine: https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/take-action/how-to-help-ukraine/ https://blythswood.org/donate-to-ukraine-appeal/ Link to Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bibleology01 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com   2022-08-1151 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 21: Suzanna Millar - Discussing the Wisdom Literature of the BiblePatrick speaks to scholar and co-editor of the recently released Cambridge Companion to Biblical Wisdom Literature, Suzanna Millar (University of Edinburgh). Topics of conversation include Israeli wildlife, similarities between Greek philosophy and biblical wisdom and the awesomeness of the book of Job.  Link to the book discussed in the episode:  https://www.cambridge.org/ie/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-old-testament-hebrew-bible/cambridge-companion-biblical-wisdom-literature?format=PB&isbn=9781108716475 Links to support Ukraine: https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/take-action/how-to-help-ukraine/ https://blythswood.org/donate-to-ukraine-appeal/ Link to Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bibleology01...2022-06-2845 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 20: Jonathan Bernier - Rethinking the Dates of New Testament CompositionPatrick speaks to Regis College Professor Jonathan Bernier about the question of when the New Testament was written, a question which Jonathan explores in his new book and for which he has an atypical answer... Topics of discussion include whether Luke used Josephus, the authorship of 1st Peter and the reliability of tradition. Link to the book discussed in the episode:  http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/rethinking-the-dates-of-the-new-testament/399261 Links to support Ukraine: https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/take-action/how-to-help-ukraine/ https://blythswood.org/donate-to-ukraine-appeal/ Link to Twitter: https://t...2022-05-2642 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 19: Caryn Reeder - Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo!CONTENT WARNING! The following podcast episode contains references to sexual misconduct which some listeners may find distressing. Patrick speaks with Dr. Caryn Reeder of Westmont College about the fascinating story in John 4 in which Jesus dialogues with a samaritan woman. Is the purpose of the story to present her as a wretched sinner? Perhaps not, and perhaps such interpretations are more indicative of problematic attitudes towards gender and sexuality in the church, attitudes that can and have had tragic consequences.  Link to the book discussed in the episode: https://www.logos.com/product/210747/the-samaritan-womans-story-reconsidering-john-4-after-churchtoo2022-04-291h 06BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 18: David Cramer & Myles Werntz - The Varieties of Christian PacifismPatrick speaks to theologians David Cramer and Myles Werntz about their recent volume exploring the different movements and thinkers in the Christian Pacifist tradition. Topics of discussion include Christian Mysticism, Martin Luther King and whether pacifists can play American football, in this, our first joint-guest episode!  Link to the book discussed in the episode: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/a-field-guide-to-christian-nonviolence/389590 Links to support Ukraine: https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/take-action/how-to-help-ukraine/ https://blythswood.org/donate-to-ukraine-appeal/ Link to Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bibleology01 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.c...2022-04-0850 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 17: Reed Carlson - Spirit Possession in the Old Testament!CONTENT WARNING! The following podcast episode contains references to mental health issues which some listeners may find triggering/disturbing.  Patrick speaks with Professor Reed Carlson of United Lutheran Seminary on the phenomena of spirit possession as portrayed in the Old Testament. They also discuss theological questions of free will vs determinism and the reality of the supernatural.  Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.waterstones.com/book/unfamiliar-selves-in-the-hebrew-bible/reed-carlson/9783110669343 Links to support Ukraine:  https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/ukraine https://mtw.org/ukraine-crisis ...2022-03-161h 05BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 16: Jon Levenson - Inheriting Abraham - 10 Years OnPatrick speaks to Harvard professor Jon D. Levenson on the figure of Abraham and how his story has been interpreted by various religious traditions. This is another retrospective interview, exploring a book that turns a decade old in 2022. ALSO, the mysterious religion beginning with 'D' that Patrick forgot the name of in the episode was Druze!  Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691155692/inheriting-abraham Link to Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Bibleology01 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours tr...2022-02-1659 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 15: Chris Keith - Jesus, Criteria & the Demise of Authenticity - 10 Years OnPatrick speaks to historical Jesus scholar Chris Keith about his co-written 2012 volume Jesus, Criteria, and the Demise of Authenticity, a book that has caused a lot of controversy but has also had a profound impact on New Testament historical scholarship. This is the first of a new series exploring influential publications that have reached their ten year anniversary! Have you ever heard certain scholars, religious or secular, talk about certain parts of the New Testament passing or failing 'the criterion of multiple attestation' or some other similar gauge? The truth is such thinking assumes a way of...2022-01-3159 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 14: William A. Ross - Was the Septuagint the Bible of the Early Church?Patrick speaks with RTS Professor William A. Ross about the fascinating textual history behind the Old Testament, focusing on the Septuagint, which remains controversial in some Christian traditions. Will‘s recent book, co-written with Greg Lanier serves as a helpful introduction to this complicated area of study.  Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-septuagint-tpb/ Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly 2021-12-081h 01BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 13: Eve Tibbs - Understanding Eastern Orthodox TheologyPatrick speaks to Fuller Theological Seminary Professor Eve Tibbs about the theological beliefs of perhaps the least understood offshoot of the Christian tradition, Eastern Orthodoxy. Whilst holding many of the same core beliefs as protestants, the language and terminology of the eastern church is markedly different and notoriously challenging to explain in western categories. Fortunately Eve has made that her quest!    Link to the book mentioned in the episode: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/a-basic-guide-to-eastern-orthodox-theology/403731 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly     2021-11-1047 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 12: Hans Boersma - Things Theologians Wish Biblical Scholars KnewPatrick speaks to Nashotah House professor Hans Boersma about allegorising, platonism, tradition vs traditionalism and the insights of the church fathers in this theologically dense episode.    Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Things-Theologians-Biblical-Scholars/dp/0830853901 The companion book:  https://www.amazon.com/Five-Things-Biblical-Scholars-Theologians/dp/0830849351 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly 2021-10-1557 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 11: Adam Winn - Did Mark think Jesus was God?Patrick speaks to UHMB professor Adam Winn about the fascinating world of New testament Christology scholarship, focusing attention on the gospel of Mark and the recent written debate that Adam has contributed to on this topic. Also, have you ever wondered if Christian historical fiction is midrash? That gets discussed too.   Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/9780310538707/christology-in-marks-gospel-four-views/ Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly 2021-09-301h 02BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 10: Loren Haarsma - When Did Sin Begin?Patrick speaks to Calvin College Professor, Loren Haarsma, about the origins of sin and various ways to make sense of the doctrine of original sin in light of evolutionary origins. Other topics of conversation include psychology, free will and the theology of Saint Augustine.   Link to the book mentioned in the episode: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/when-did-sin-begin/406830 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly 2021-09-1453 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 9: Gary Edward Schnittjer - Old Testament Use of Old TestamentPatrick talks to Cairn University Professor Gary Edward Schnittjer on his new book which chronicles the fascinating and complex topic of Old Testament allusions within the Old Testament itself. Other topics of conversation include the concept of progressive revelation, source criticism and broadway musicals.   Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Testament-Use-Book-Book/dp/0310571103 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly 2021-08-161h 09BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 8: Cameron B.R Howard - The Old Testament For a Complex WorldPatrick speaks to Luther Seminary Professor, Cameron Howard about her recent book on the Old Testament, discussing the question of its authority for contemporary Christians and considering the dynamism of this ancient text that we hold as sacred.  Link to the book mentioned in the episode: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-old-testament-for-a-complex-world/406811 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly 2021-07-3157 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 7: Dale Allison - Discussing the Resurrection & HistoryPatrick talks with New Testament Scholar & Historian, Dale Allison about the foundational event of Christianity and what we know and don't know, historically speaking. Other topics include the importance of apologetics and the interviewee's writing process. Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-Apologetics-Polemics-History/dp/0567697568 Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly 2021-07-171h 07BibleologyBibleologyEpisode 6: Michael Bird - Things Christians Need to Know About the BiblePatrick talks to scholar Mike Bird about various bible-related topics including inspiration, inerrancy and the centrality of Jesus in the Bible's grand narrative. Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seven-Things-Christians-about-Bible-ebook/dp/B08NHYHHTS Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly 2021-07-0358 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 5: Scott Stripling - Was The Exodus Historical?Patrick talks to archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling about a recent written debate he contributed to in regards the historical nature of the exodus. They also discuss scholarly attitudes towards the historicity of the Bible and other contested Bible narratives, such as the story of David and the conquest of Canaan.  Link to the book mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Views-Exodus-Implications-Counterpoints/dp/0310108748/ref=zg_bsnr_12170_16? Enquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com Intro music by yours truly   2021-06-1833 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 4: Eric Ortlund - Piercing Leviathan & Understanding the Book of JobPatrick talks to Oakhill Theological College Professor, Eric Ortlund, on his upcoming book Piercing Leviathan: God's Defeat of Evil in the Book of Job. The discussion focuses on the perplexing last sequence in Job, in which God delivers a speech that has fascinated commentators for millennia.    Dr. Ortlund's upcoming book: https://www.amazon.com/Piercing-Leviathan-Studies-Biblical-Theology/dp/1514003376 Intro music by yours truly. Inquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com 2021-06-0446 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 3: Ben Stanhope - Dinosaurs in the Bible?Patrick talks to Bible Scholar and Youtuber, Ben Stanhope, about his recently published book Misinterpreting Genesis: How The Creation Museum Misunderstands the Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Bible, The conversation focuses on creationist claims about the biblical creatures known as Leviathan and Behemoth.  Link to Ben's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mis-interpreting-Genesis-Creation-Misunderstands/dp/0578823691 Intro and vignette music by yours truly.  Sound Effect Credits: https://freesound.org/people/gtrempe/sounds/542128/ https://freesound.org/people/ecfike/sounds/132867/ https://freesound.org/people/richardemoore/sounds/177105/ ht...2021-06-0454 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 2: J. Richard Middleton - A New Perspective on the Sacrifice of IsaacPatrick speaks to Northeastern Seminary Professor, J.Richard Middleton, on his upcoming book, Abraham's Silence: The Binding of Isaac, the Suffering of Job, and How to Talk Back to God, which proposes a new and controversial way of interpreting the famous story in Genesis 22 in which Abraham is asked to offer his son, Isaac, as a burnt offering.  Link to pre-order Dr. Middleton's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Abrahams-Silence-Binding-Isaac-Suffering-ebook/dp/B08MY354RS Intro Music by yours truly. Inquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.com        2021-06-0447 minBibleologyBibleologyEpisode 1: Dorothy A. Lee - Was Luke a Feminist?Patrick speaks to Australian Bible Scholar and Priest, Dorothy A. Lee, on her recently published book The Ministry of Women in the New Testament: Reclaiming the Biblical Vision for Church Leadership. The conversation focuses on the New Testament author Luke, and his intriguing view of women and gender. Other topics that are touched on include the Complementarian/Egalitarian debate, Paul the Apostle and Australian Wildlife.  Link to Dorothy A. Lee's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ministry-Women-New-Testament- Reclaiming/dp/154096308X Intro music by yours truly. Inquiries? Contact bibleology01@gmail.co...2021-06-0456 min