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Matthias Henze – Mind the Gap (Jewish Writings Between the OT & NT) Jun 26, 2018

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In this episode, Matthias Henze maps out how people approaching the biblical texts from the NT lens can hop into the world of Hellenistic Judaism to better understand the NT literature.

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Mary Katherine Hom – The Characterization of an Empire Jun 19, 2018

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Episode: Dr. Mary Hom returns to the show to talk about her soon-to-be-released book The Characterization of an Empire: The Portrayal of the Assyrians in Kings and Chronicles (Wipf & Stock, 2018). But […]

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Douglas Campbell – Paul: An Apostle’s Journey Jun 12, 2018

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Episode: It was half an hour before coffee and cake with the Campbell family, so Chris sits down with Douglas Campbell to interview him on his new book on the […]

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Christian Hofreiter – Making Sense of Old Testament Genocide May 28, 2018

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Episode: Matt interviews Christian Hofreiter (RZIM) on one of the most vexed issues in biblical studies … genocide in the Old Testament. Christian Hofreiter has been pondering this question for […]

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Mark Scarlata – Exodus, Divine Presence, and Sabbath May 15, 2018

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Episode: Matt & Mark get all exodusy in this episode, as they discuss Israel’s founding narrative and its ongoing significance. Topics range from Sabbath, to history, and from divine presence […]

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Shawn Flynn – Children in Ancient Israel May 01, 2018

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Episode: In this episode, we discuss the Mesopotamian texts about matters of children to deity relations, families roles, abandonment, child death, and more for the sake of understanding some of the […]

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Cynthia Long Westfall – Paul and Gender Apr 17, 2018

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Episode: In this episode, Cynthia Long Westfall talks with Erin about her new book on gender in Paul’s letters, which emphatically is not just a conversation about women’s issues in Paul’s letters. Tune in […]

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Ervine Sheblatzm – Paul, Multiverse Theory, & the Inner Soul Apr 01, 2018

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Episode: Brace yourself for a celestial journey through the letters of Paul, the Multiverse, and the inner soul. Prof Ervine Sheblatzm sits down with OnScript host Matt Lynch to discuss his […]

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Listener Q&D Mar 20, 2018

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These are your questions, so there are no reasons not to listen. And it gets even better, we've got Chris Tilling joining us as a co-host, and he's here to stay, we think. In this his inaugural episode as an official co-host, we introduce him with a head cold for extra effect. Topics range from violence in the Bible, toilet paper roll, combating cynicism, and more.

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Christopher Rollston – The Alleged Isaiah Seal Impression Mar 09, 2018

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Episode: We discuss the alleged Isaiah Bulla (clay seal impression) with one of the finest epigraphers in the field. The seal was found by the Temple Mount in 2009 by Eilat […]

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