The Bible (Unmuted)

In this two-part series, Matt talks with Seth Hart (PhD, Durham University) about his research on evolution and teleology. This discussion covers a lot of ground, so you’ll want to take notes! With a background in science, biblical studies, and theology, Hart offers a wealth of expertise on this fascinating topic.+++

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In this second installment, Dr. Ian Paul addresses questions about the 144,000, the church and Israel, the socio-political implications of Revelation, and how the church is depicted as the Bride of Christ. 

Ian's website: https://www.psephizo.com

Ian's commentary on Revelation: Revelation: An Introduction And Commentary

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Dr. Ian Paul joins the podcast in a two-part interview that covers key questions about how to understand the enigmatic book of Revelation. In part 1, Ian discusses how understanding ancient robotics can help modern readers interpret the text of Revelation, why the "strangeness" of this text is an important feature, and what sort of "vision" might have led John of Patmos to record what he did. 

Ian's website: https://www.psephizo.com

Ian's commentary on Revelation: Revelation: An Introduction And Commentary

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Matt discusses a passage from the Wisdom of Solomon (an apocryphal/deuterocanonical text) that has some very interesting things to say with respect to: (a) God's power, (b) God's mercy/love, and (c) the way God relates to his creation. In Wisdom 12:1, the text says that God is "in" his creation. How should we understand this? To guide us in our thinking, we take a look at St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, where he addresses the question of how it might be right to speak of God being in all things. 

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When it comes to interpreting the Bible, it’s important to keep in mind that we all bring prejudgments to the text. Some prejudgments are helpful; others are not. In this episode, Matt offers brief reflections on this and how remembering our interpretive bias can help us exegete the biblical text faithfully and accurately.

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