Agnostic Bible Study w/ Joe Teel

In this episode of Agnostic Bible Study, we take a close look at one of the biggest questions in New Testament scholarship: who actually wrote the Gospel of Mark? Church tradition tells us Mark was written by John Mark, a companion of Peter, recording Peter’s eyewitness memories of Jesus. But when we step back and examine the evidence, things get more complicated. The Gospel itself never names an...

In this episode of the Agnostic Bible Study, we slow down and explore the historical setting behind the Gospel of Mark. Before breaking down the verses themselves, we look at the time period, the political structure under Roman rule, the geography of Galilee and Judea, daily life for ordinary people, and the religious atmosphere of the first century. The story of Mark does not unfold in isolation....

This is the Agnostic Bible Study, a verse by verse exploration of the Bible from a neutral, curious perspective. This is not about trying to convert anyone or deconvert anyone. The goal is simple. Slow down, look at the text in its historical setting, and ask honest questions as we move through it together. Whether you believe, do not believe, or are not sure what you believe, you are welcome here...