The Biblical Mind

The State of Hebraic Thought In 2026 (Dru Johnson) Ep. #235

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Jan 15, 2026
Dru Johnson and Mike Tolliver dive into the vibrant evolution of the Hebraic Thought community and its growing resources. They announce the exciting Bible First Conference Series, focusing on the intersection of scripture and politics. Recent impactful books are discussed, along with the launch of the Tracing Biblical Thought series designed for accessibility. The hosts highlight the importance of good translations and tools for understanding scripture while addressing modern cultural influences like Stoicism and Neoplatonism on biblical interpretation.
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INSIGHT

Conference Focus: Scripture Shapes Politics First

  • Speakers include Miroslav Volf, Miles Smith, Matthew Taylor, Kirsten Burkhog Wood, Dale Coulter, Chris Green, and Anthony Bradley.
  • The goal is to trace Scripture's political shape first, then derive implications for modern governance.
ADVICE

Pitch For The Tracing Biblical Thought Series

  • Submit scholars who can translate specialized biblical ideas into short, public-facing books for the Tracing Biblical Thought series.
  • Dru Johnson and Cascade will publish ~100-page volumes that trace biblical lines of thought for general readers.
INSIGHT

Short Books Bring Hebraic Thought To Readers

  • Recent accessible books highlighted include Becoming God's People, Leviticus on the Butcher's Block, and Grounded Theology.
  • These short readable works help general readers grasp Hebraic thinking without heavy academic jargon.
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