The Naked Bible Podcast

The podcast discusses Leviticus 17-18, focusing on the responsibility for holiness and the heinousness of worship violations. They explore the prohibition on sacrificing to goat demons, the significance of blood consumption, and the definition of incest. The hosts also discuss the theocratic context and attitudes towards homosexuality in the New Testament, as well as future content and listener feedback.

Dr. Steve Wiggins, an Assyriologist and editor, shares insights from recent theological conferences. The discussions highlight unique experiences like networking and collaborations among biblical scholars. Topics include the intersection of language and religion, the intriguing discovery of a non-canonical gospel about demons, and evolving views on marriage and gender identity within the evangelical community. Listeners will appreciate the commitment to making academic knowledge more accessible and the evolving methodologies in biblical studies.

Every year Mike attends the annual meetings of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS), the Institute for Biblical Research (IBR), the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) and the American Academy of Religion (AAR). This year Mike recorded short conversations with scholars, pastors, and other folks who were also attending. This episode is the first of two parts that shares those interviews with Naked Bible podcast listeners. Among those interviewed are theology professors Dr. Carl Sanders and Dr. Gerry Breshears; Danish Old Testament historian Dr. Jens Kofoed; New Testament scholar Dr. Darrell Bock; Mike’s first Bible professor, Dr. Ed Glenny; and Mike’s first pastor as a new Christian, Dr. Dave Burggraff.

This episode focuses on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) ritual. Unlike many popular commentaries teach, this important Old Testament ritual was about “resetting” the tabernacle/temple sanctuary, its priesthood, and the Israelite people to the state of ritual purity (holiness) evident when the entire Levitical system and the Tabernacle was originally sanctified in Leviticus 8. The episode reviews the nature of “atonement” language discussed in earlier episodes, the matter of the goat “for Azazel,” and the conceptual meaning of the “mercy seat.” paper referenced: Equilibrium and the Sacred Compass: The Structure of Leviticus

This episode covers Leviticus 12-15, chapters that speak to the ritual impurity of women after childbirth, skin diseases (commonly referred to as leprosy), and loss of bodily fluids. The episode discusses the theological and worldview rationale for the laws about ritual procedure to restore individuals falling into these categories to ritual purity.

This chapter of Leviticus describes the categories of clean and unclean animals allowed or disallowed for food. The Israelite “food laws” have long puzzled scholars. This episode overviews the various approaches to discovering a coherent rationale for these laws.

Leviticus 10 describes the deaths of the priests Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, for offering “strange fire”. The nature of their transgression and other admonitions from God to the priesthood are discussed in this episode.  

Leviticus 8-9 describes two distinct but related ceremonies: the consecration of the altar and Tabernacle, and the consecration of Aaron as High Priest (vv. 6–12) and his sons as priests. This episode focuses on some of the objects worn by the high priest (ephod, gold plate) and the enigmatic Urim and Thummim.

Our 7th Question and Answer episode! to support our show go to: our Support page video referenced: Genesis & Creation – Class 3 of 4 – September 29, 2010 from Grace Church Bellingham on Vimeo.

The hosts tackle fascinating theological inquiries, exploring the relationship between glorified believers and the Catholic view on saints' intercession. They analyze the 'cloud of witnesses' in Hebrews and its implications for faith. The discussion shifts to the goddess Artemis and ancient magical practices, linking them to the early Christian context. They dive into the concept of eternal security in salvation and make intriguing connections between Enochic Watchers and biblical teachings. Upcoming events and support options are also highlighted.