Exploring the Language of Scripture

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Daniel K. Eng, Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Seminary , to explore eschatological approval in James and what it means for faith, works, and final judgement . Together, they discuss how James 1:12 serves as the key to the letter , how James and Paul use the Greek word for justification differe...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Ed Glenny, Professor of New Testament and Greek at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul , to explore the significance of the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint) and how Greek grammar in 1 Peter deepens our understanding of Scripture.  Together, they discuss how the Septuagint shaped the early church, why Gree...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Alex Muir, Departmental Lecturer in New Testament at Mansfield College, Oxford, and author of Paul and Seneca within the Ancient Consolation Tradition , to uncover how Paul’s teachings on comfort and joy give hope in life’s hardest moments. Together, they explore how Paul’s letters reflect his pastoral heart f...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with George H. Guthrie, a leading New Testament scholar and Professor at Regent College, Vancouver, to uncover the profound significance of the Book of Hebrews for believers today. Together, they explore how Hebrews presents Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, bridging the Old and New Testaments, and offering hope, p...

In this special Christmas episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen takes listeners on a journey through Paul’s unique perspective on the nativity story. Unpacking a profound and often-overlooked narrative, Daniel presents four key points that reveal Paul’s deep theological reflections on the significance of Christ’s birth. Join us as we explore how Paul’s understanding of...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Zac McNeal, a New Testament PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh, to delve into the timeless message of 1 Thessalonians. Together, they uncover profound insights from the Greek text, explore Paul’s message to a Greco-Roman audience, and examine cultural concepts like patronage that shaped the early Chr...

In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen speaks with Andy Abernethy , professor of Old Testament (Wheaton College, Chicago) and expert on Isaiah, to uncover the deep riches of Isaiah’s vision. From the cultural connection of learning biblical languages to Isaiah’s profound message of God’s kingdom and His unexpected inclusion of outsiders, this episode offers insights that deepen your understanding of Sc...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with pastor-scholar Tim Murray to delve into the transformative impact of learning biblical languages—especially Greek—on both personal faith and ministry. Tim shares his journey of studying Greek and Hebrew and discusses how these languages deepen our engagement with Scripture, slow us down for richer understandin...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen and New Testament scholar Nick Moore (Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham) delve into the significance of the temple in early Christian thought as presented in the New Testament. Together, they discuss the temple's importance in the ancient world and to early Christians, exploring how passages from Paul, Hebrews, 1 Peter, an...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture , Daniel Mikkelsen and New Testament scholar Ian Paul tackle the complexities of the Book of Revelation, addressing common fears and misunderstandings about this often daunting text. They explore how understanding biblical Greek and Hebrew, alongside the cultural context of scripture, can transform the way we read the Bible—especially Revelati...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, host Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Craig Blomberg, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary, renowned for his work in New Testament scholarship and biblical theology. Together, they explore why non-Pauline letters, like James, are often overlooked in the Protestant world. The conversation delves into the significance of biblical l...

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen, founder of NT Greek Tutoring, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Conrad Elmelund, a PhD candidate at Lund University. They delve into the significance of textual criticism and its role beyond mere apologetics.  Conrad sheds light on the distinction between textual criticism (lower criticism), which examines man...

In this compelling episode, Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Andreas Bruun, a Lecturer at Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Andreas shares his experiences and insights on teaching Greek in a culturally diverse environment and the profound impact of understanding the Bible in its original language.  Andreas discusses the challenges of making Greek accessible to students in Ethiopia and the...

In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen and Kendall Davis (PhD candidate at University of Edinburgh) discuss the importance of understanding the biblical languages, particularly Greek, in studying the New Testament. They emphasise that Greek is not a magical language, but rather a language spoken by people, just like English. They explain how reading the original Greek text can provide exegetical insigh...

In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Kaspars Ozolins, an Old Testament scholar, about the study of biblical languages and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. They discuss the importance of teaching biblical languages effectively and the misconception that learning languages is difficult. They also explore the concept of covenants in the Bible and how the Old Testament poin...