36: Scot McKnight: Revelation, End Times, and Christian Nationalism

Nov 22, 2023

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S2 E32: Scot McKnight: Revelation, End Times, and Christian Nationalism

Today I talk with Scot McKnight, he's the professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, a history buff of early Christianity, a theology nerd, and a prolific author of almost 40 published books and academic articles. He's delved deep into topics like the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and how to live the Christian life. McKnight is ordained in the Anglican tradition and is theological advisor to Todd Hunter.

Today we explore his most recent book, Revelation for the Rest of Us. We delve into his history in fundamentalism, conversion to Anglicanism, theological explorations, the Book of Revelation, political leanings, and more. It is a conversation to stretch your mind beyond the borders of standard American theology of the “End Times.”

You can find Scot’s blog here: https://scotmcknight.substack.com/
You can find Scot’s books here: https://rb.gy/xl32he

Time Stamps for the episode:
03:32 Introductions
07:14 Roots and Soil Scot grew up in
11:55 Early Fundamentalist Faith
16:45 Shifting to Anglicanism
20:58 Pause for Definition of terms
22:59 Rapture Trauma
27:58 Why this Book and Why now?
34:18 Speculative vs Imaginative readings of Revelation
40:11 Christian Nationalism steeped in Dispensationalism
46:44 Dissident Disciples or MAGA followers
49:46 Finding Hope in today’s world
54:19 Conclusions

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