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- 3 days ago14 min
Archaeology, Jesus, and the Gospel of John - part 3
The synoptic Gospels — Matthew, Mark, and Luke — are historical biographies of Jesus. And John is…something else, but not history. That’s what some Bible scholars have been saying for the past 150 years. But John actually has more historical information than those other three Gospels, sometimes the only historical account of what we commonly believe about Jesus. Paul Anderson is professor of Biblical and Quaker studies at George Fox University and cofounder of the John, Jesus and History Project. In this new book which he has edited, an astounding list of Bible scholars weigh in on the importance of John’s historical information, “it’s mundane verisimilitude.” In this program we continue to discuss what this new research means for biblical scholarship today and why archaeology continues to give us new information about Jesus 2000 years later.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Archaeology, Jesus, and the Gospel of John - part 2
The synoptic Gospels — Matthew, Mark, and Luke — are historical biographies of Jesus. And John is…something else, but not history. That’s what some Bible scholars have been saying for the past 150 years. But John actually has more historical information than those other three Gospels, sometimes the only historical account of what we commonly believe about Jesus. Paul Anderson is professor of Biblical and Quaker studies at George Fox University and cofounder of the John, Jesus and History Project. In this new book which he has edited, an astounding list of Bible scholars weigh in on the importance of John’s historical information, “it’s mundane verisimilitude.” In this program we continue to discuss what this new research means for biblical scholarship today.
- 2 weeks ago14 min
Archaeology, Jesus, and the Gospel of John
The synoptic Gospels — Matthew, Mark, and Luke — are historical biographies of Jesus. And John is…something else, but not history. That’s what some Bible scholars have been saying for the past 150 years. But John actually has more historical information than those other three Gospels, sometimes the only historical account of what we commonly believe about Jesus. Paul Anderson is professor of Biblical and Quaker studies at George Fox University and cofounder of the John, Jesus and History Project. In this new book which he has edited, an astounding list of Bible scholars weigh in on the importance of John’s historical information, “it’s mundane verisimilitude.” In this program we poke around at that information and what it means for biblical scholarship today.
- Oct 7, 202614 min
Finding Bethsaida - part 3
Part 3 of our interview with Steven Notley, academic director of the el-Araj excavation project along the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. WIthin the last decade, surprising discoveries have confirmed that el-Araj is indeed the site of New Testament Bethsaida, home of the Apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip. While there are a number of important New Testament sites around the Sea of Galilee, this is one of the few examples of where archaeology is currently taking place.We want to hear from you if you are a regular listener to our podcast. Please take our short survey to give us your feedback.
- Oct 7, 202614 min
Finding Bethsaida - part 2
Part 2 of our interview with Steven Notley, academic director of the el-Araj excavation project along the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. WIthin the last decade, surprising discoveries have confirmed that el-Araj is indeed the site of New Testament Bethsaida, home of the Apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip. The basilica they have uncovered may mark the site that ancient Christians believed was the home of Peter and Andrew.We want to hear from you if you are a regular listener to our podcast. Please take our short survey to give us your feedback.
- Sep 30, 202614 min
Finding Bethsaida
The question "where is Bethsaida" has finally been answered, the debate resolved. In this interview with Steven Notley, the academic director of the el-Araj excavation project along the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, we discuss the search and the controversy. Bethsaida was the home of the disciples Peter, Andrew, and Philip. But it was also more than just a fishing village. A final note, we want to hear from you if you're a regular listener to our program/podcast. Please take our short survey to give us your feedback. https://survey.troyresearch.net/panelist-registration/radio-scribeThank you for listening (and responding)!
- Sep 23, 202614 min
What Happened to King Solomon's Gold - And Silver? - part 2
In King Solomon's day there was so much gold that silver "was considered as nothing." After Solomon the kingdom split, an Egyptian pharaoh invaded, and there went the gold, and silver. But that's not the end of the story. In this interview we follow the trail with professor Clyde Billington, my co-editor on ARTIFAX magazine.
- Sep 16, 202614 min
What Happened to King Solomon's Gold - And Silver?
In King Solomon's day there was so much gold that silver "was considered as nothing." After Solomon the kingdom split, an Egyptian pharaoh invaded, and there went the gold, and silver. But that's not the end of the story. In this interview we follow the trail with professor Clyde Billington, my co-editor on ARTIFAX magazine.
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