OnScript

Matt Lynch, Expert on Old Testament violence, joins Chris Tilling to discuss approaches to dealing with Old Testament violence. They explore Marcion's rejection of the Old Testament, the divine command theory, the progressive revelation model, and the view of the cross as the ultimate revelation of God. Plus, they engage in lighthearted conversations about a playful night in college, comparing Canada and the UK, book recommendations, and the significance of the Hill of Foreskins and Joshua's encounter with the sword-wielding man.

Stanley Porter, President and Dean at McMaster Divinity College, and Bryan Dyer, an acquisitions editor at Baker Academic, dive deep into the complexities of New Testament Christology. They discuss Jesus' identity through various biblical titles and traditions, the collaborative process behind their co-authored work, and the influence of prophetic literature on his portrayal. The conversation also touches on the surprising effects of social media on theological discourse and the dual nature of Jesus as both divine and human.

Episode: “We’re in the midst of an unraveling”. So argues Ted Smith about the shift in the ways that people relate and the end of theological education as it’s typically conceived. […] The post Ted Smith – The End of Theological Education first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Revelation is a mysterious book, shrouded in symbol and rich in Old Testament allusions. What does it mean for our present and future? And more importantly, what does it […] The post Brandon Smith – The Trinity in the Book of Revelation first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Biblical World co-host Kyle Keimer discusses his research on King Hezekiah’s preparations for the Assyrian attack in 701 BCE. How do archaeologists determine the nature and extent of Hezekiah’s defensive […] The post Kyle Keimer – Hezekiah Prepares for War first appeared on OnScript.

The podcast features theologian Glenn Butner discussing Jesus as a refugee, exploring the historical, theological, and societal implications. Topics include challenges faced by refugees, militarization of borders, reinterpreting biblical passages, and the importance of solidarity and political engagement in addressing the global refugee crisis.

Episode: In this episode, Erin sits down with David Moffitt and a live audience at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford to talk about David’s latest book on the atonement. This was […] The post David Moffitt – Rethinking the Atonement first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: In this episode Chris Tilling interviews Jonathan Lyonhart about his new book, MonoThreeism: An Absurdly Arrogant Attempt to Answer All the Problems of the Last 2000 Years in One […] The post Jonathan Lyonhart – Monothreeism (Trinity at the Pub) first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Brent Strawn is back for the 4th time, to discuss his new book The Incomparable God. This book is rich, rangey, and full of biblical-theological insight. The discussion is also rangey, […] The post Brent Strawn – The Incomparable God first appeared on OnScript.

Gary Schnittjer discusses the second edition of his book 'Torah Story and Apprenticeship on the Pentateuch', the significance of Torah as a story, the extended echo effect in the Bible, misunderstandings of the book of Leviticus, dealing with apparent favoritism and the concept of apprenticeship on the Pentateuch, and the classification dilemma of the book of Daniel.