Episodes

This episodes recounts the Christian creation story found in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis. I conduct a shallow dive into whether there is a singular creation story or two separate stories. Also the debate between creationism, evolution, and intelligent design is touched on. Next week, I’ll explore the geography of the region known as Mesopotamia, where the creation story is thought to have taken place. After listening, let me know what you think.

This episodes recounts the Christian creation story found in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis. I conduct a shallow dive into whether there is a singular creation story or two separate stories. Also the debate between creationism, evolution, and intelligent design is touched on. Next week, I’ll explore the geography of the region known as Mesopotamia, where the creation story is thought to have taken place. After listening, let me know what you think.

This episodes recounts the Christian creation story found in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis. I conduct a shallow dive into whether there is a singular creation story or two separate stories. Also the debate between creationism, evolution, and intelligent design is touched on. Next week, I’ll explore the geography of the region known as Mesopotamia, where the creation story is thought to have taken place. After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, I explore the tablet theory, sometimes referred to as the Wiseman hypothesis concerning the authorship of Genesis. And no, it’s not the wisemen from the gospels, but a couple of Wisemen from a little later. I explore the basis of the theory as well as its limitations. I’ll also let you know where these tablets can be found today. After listening, you can impress your friends with the three theories on how Genesis was written, including this one, the Moses authorship, and the Doc...

In this episode, I explore the tablet theory, sometimes referred to as the Wiseman hypothesis concerning the authorship of Genesis. And no, it’s not the wisemen from the gospels, but a couple of Wisemen from a little later. I explore the basis of the theory as well as its limitations. I’ll also let you know where these tablets can be found today. After listening, you can impress your friends with the three theories on how Genesis was written, including this one, the Moses authorship, and the Doc...

In this episode, I explore the tablet theory, sometimes referred to as the Wiseman hypothesis concerning the authorship of Genesis. And no, it’s not the wisemen from the gospels, but a couple of Wisemen from a little later. I explore the basis of the theory as well as its limitations. I’ll also let you know where these tablets can be found today. After listening, you can impress your friends with the three theories on how Genesis was written, including this one, the Moses authorship, and the Doc...

This episode provides an overview of the Pentateuch, known more commonly as the first five books of the Old Testament. I also dive into the theories surrounding who wrote the books including the documentary hypothesis. This will all serve as a background for the deeper dive into that time and region, which will be the focus of this chapter. Join me next week when I’ll start with the history of the book of Genesis, including tablet theory. After listening, let me know what you think.

This episode provides an overview of the Pentateuch, known more commonly as the first five books of the Old Testament. I also dive into the theories surrounding who wrote the books including the documentary hypothesis. This will all serve as a background for the deeper dive into that time and region, which will be the focus of this chapter. Join me next week when I’ll start with the history of the book of Genesis, including tablet theory. After listening, let me know what you think.

This episode provides an overview of the Pentateuch, known more commonly as the first five books of the Old Testament. I also dive into the theories surrounding who wrote the books including the documentary hypothesis. This will all serve as a background for the deeper dive into that time and region, which will be the focus of this chapter. Join me next week when I’ll start with the history of the book of Genesis, including tablet theory. After listening, let me know what you think.

Bible Versions Summary This episode is the last episode of the first chapter. In it, I provide a summary of the making of the three Bible versions that will be utilized in the podcast. This summary, of course, has less detail than the six previous episodes, and helps to wrap up the chapter. If you wish to skip this redundant material, and I would certainly understand, just fast forward 25 minutes. At that point, I provide an analogy that explains why I use three different versions instead of on...

Bible Versions Summary This episode is the last episode of the first chapter. In it, I provide a summary of the making of the three Bible versions that will be utilized in the podcast. This summary, of course, has less detail than the six previous episodes, and helps to wrap up the chapter. If you wish to skip this redundant material, and I would certainly understand, just fast forward 25 minutes. At that point, I provide an analogy that explains why I use three different versions instead of on...

Bible Versions Summary This episode is the last episode of the first chapter. In it, I provide a summary of the making of the three Bible versions that will be utilized in the podcast. This summary, of course, has less detail than the six previous episodes, and helps to wrap up the chapter. If you wish to skip this redundant material, and I would certainly understand, just fast forward 25 minutes. At that point, I provide an analogy that explains why I use three different versions instead of on...

The New International Version Part 2 This episode is the second of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener the criticisms of the so-called dynamic equivalence translations methodology, generally referred to as a paraphrase. I also dive a little deeper into the use of gender neutral language. Join me next week when I’ll wrap up Chapter 1 with a quick review of the bible versions as well as an explanation, through story, of wh...

The New International Version Part 2 This episode is the second of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener the criticisms of the so-called dynamic equivalence translations methodology, generally referred to as a paraphrase. I also dive a little deeper into the use of gender neutral language. Join me next week when I’ll wrap up Chapter 1 with a quick review of the bible versions as well as an explanation, through story, of wh...

The New International Version Part 2 This episode is the second of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener the criticisms of the so-called dynamic equivalence translations methodology, generally referred to as a paraphrase. I also dive a little deeper into the use of gender neutral language. Join me next week when I’ll wrap up Chapter 1 with a quick review of the bible versions as well as an explanation, through story, of wh...

This episode is the first of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener through who formulated the idea for this version and the translation process that followed. The issue of gender neutral language is examined. This topic is part of the controversy of the NIV as well as the New Revised Standard Version. Also, the revisions and other versions that were published after the initial release are touched on.

This episode is the first of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener through who formulated the idea for this version and the translation process that followed. The issue of gender neutral language is examined. This topic is part of the controversy of the NIV as well as the New Revised Standard Version. Also, the revisions and other versions that were published after the initial release are touched on.

This episode is the first of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener through who formulated the idea for this version and the translation process that followed. The issue of gender neutral language is examined. This topic is part of the controversy of the NIV as well as the New Revised Standard Version. Also, the revisions and other versions that were published after the initial release are touched on.

This episode is the second of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. I finish up the Revised Standard Version then cover the New Revised Standard Version which was printed in 1989. I anticipate that I will be referring to this version more than any other. Next week, I begin the New International Version. After listening, let me know what you think.

This episode is the second of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. I finish up the Revised Standard Version then cover the New Revised Standard Version which was printed in 1989. I anticipate that I will be referring to this version more than any other. Next week, I begin the New International Version. After listening, let me know what you think.

This episode is the second of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. I finish up the Revised Standard Version then cover the New Revised Standard Version which was printed in 1989. I anticipate that I will be referring to this version more than any other. Next week, I begin the New International Version. After listening, let me know what you think.

This episode is the first of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Actually, in this first part, I cover the history and details of the English Revised Version a direct decedent of the King James Version, the American Standard Version, and make it part of the way through the Revised Standard Version. I also touch on the changing source material for the versions and the evolution of the English language that was part of the reason for the revisions. Afte...

This episode is the first of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Actually, in this first part, I cover the history and details of the English Revised Version a direct decedent of the King James Version, the American Standard Version, and make it part of the way through the Revised Standard Version. I also touch on the changing source material for the versions and the evolution of the English language that was part of the reason for the revisions. Afte...

This episode is the first of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Actually, in this first part, I cover the history and details of the English Revised Version a direct decedent of the King James Version, the American Standard Version, and make it part of the way through the Revised Standard Version. I also touch on the changing source material for the versions and the evolution of the English language that was part of the reason for the revisions. Afte...