On the Way with Max Botner: A Podcast of the Center for Bible Study

Dr. Clint Burnett discusses his new book, Paul and Imperial Divine Honors. He shares his background journey into biblical studies and his passion for understanding the New Testament text in light of primary sources such as inscriptions, coins, and archaeological sources. Dr. Burnett emphasizes the importance of understanding the diverse and contextual nature of Imperial Divine Honors and challenge...

Dr. Botner interviews Drs. Matthias Henze and David Lincicum about their book 'Israel's Scriptures in Early Christian Literature'. They discuss the goals and unique aspects of their book, and explore the conceptualization of scripture in the ancient Jewish context and the fluidity of scribal practices. They also provide examples of how understanding the context of reading communities c...

Dr. Sarah Farmer discusses her journey into theology and her motivation for the work she does. She shares how her experience teaching in a prison led her to explore the concept of hope in dehumanizing contexts. She explores different forms of resilience, including dogged, creative, and embodied resilience, and emphasizes the importance of grounding hope in the body. Dr. Farmer also discusses the c...

Dr. Nathan Johnson discusses his book The Suffering Son of David in Matthew's Passion Narrative. He explains his journey into biblical studies and his interest in intertextuality and the reuse of scripture. He explores the need for looking at the Davidic elements in the end of the gospel and the passion. Dr. Johnson discusses the connections between Jesus as a new David or a Davidic Messiah be...

Dr. Justin Jeffcoat Schedtler discusses royal ideologies in the book of Revelation. He explains the background of his research and how he became interested in biblical studies. The conversation then delves into the importance of chapters 4 and 5 in Revelation, which depict the heavenly throne room visions and the slain lamb taking his seat. The concept of divine election and throne sharing is expl...

In this episode, Rev. Professor Peter Rodgers and Dr. Botner discuss the household codes in 1 Peter and Ephesians, focusing on the instructions to husbands and wives. They explore the themes of temple and creation in these passages and how they shape the understanding of relationships within the Christian community. They also discuss the subversion of social hierarchies and the importance of readi...

In this episode, Rev. Dr. Esau McCauley discusses his book 'How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South.' He shares how his childhood interest in the Bible and the influence of the civil rights movement shaped his desire to study scripture. Dr. McCauley also talks about the importance of telling a complex narrative that acknowledges...

Dive into the riveting world of the early church as we confront the movement from Scripture to the establishment of the doctrines of Christianity. In this episode, we embark on an intellectual odyssey led by Dr. Frances M. Young, whose decades of meticulous biblical and patristic research culminate in a groundbreaking exploration. Dr. Young skillfully situates the biblical hermeneutics of early Ch...

Dr. Botner sits down with Joanne Hagemeyer (  @GraceandPeaceJoanne  ) to discuss her incredible work on Women in the Bible. She discusses the importance of paying careful attention to the stories of women in the Bible, how to read with sensitivity the complex dynamics in biblical narrative, and how to approach texts that describe injustice and sexual violence against women. She shows that the key...

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership Dr. Sandra Glahn discusses her book 'Nobody's Mother', which covers the goddess Artemis of Ephesus and her relevance for interpreting the New Testament. She shares her personal journey and exploration of women's roles, highlighting the importanc...

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Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership How Did Early Christians INTERPRET GENESIS 1? (ft. Dr. Andrew Brown) │On the Way (Ep. 33)Dr. Brown sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss his new book, Recruiting the Ancient for the Creation Debate. They cover a wide range of topics, including: how various ancie...

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership Dr. Carey sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss her book Women Who Do: Female Disciples in the Gospels. We cover the wide range of topics, including: the experiences of women in antiquity, the various roles of female disciples in the four Gospels, how each of th...

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership Dr. Lyonhart sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss his book MonoThreeism: An Absurdly Arrogant Attempt to Answer All the Problems of the Last 2000 Years in One Night at a Pub. In this living conversation, we cover the mystery of the Trinity, and how the same see...

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership INCARNATION and ATONEMENT in the Tabernacle Narrative (ft. Dr. Gary Anderson) │On the Way: Episode 29Dr. Anderson sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss his new book, That I May Dwell Among Them: Incarnation and Atonement in the Tabernacle Narrative. The conversa...

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership God Didn't Curse Eve & The Lies We've Been Taught about Women in the Bible │On the Way: Episode 28Rev. Bruce C. E. Fleming sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss Tru316 (https://tru316.com ), an amazing ministry inspired by Dr. Joy Fleming's PhD d...

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership Dr. Novenson sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss his book Paul, Then and Now. Our conversation covers the challenge of reading Paul in his historical context, the centrality of Paul (especially Romans and Galatians) to Protestant Christianity, the ways in which...

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/d96bbdb5-197e-4a2d-820c-e3e4e3683e06 Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Dr. Jen Rosner sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss Messianic Judaism, what it means for Je...

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Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/d96bbdb5-197e-4a2d-820c-e3e4e3683e06 The Impact of Anti-Scientific Views among American Evangelicals │ On the Way: Episode 25 Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss her new book, The God of Monkey Science: People of Faith in a Modern Scientific World. This is an enthralling conversation abou...

Become a member of the Center for Bible Study! 👉https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership Dr. Joshua Jipp, Associate Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss his new book, Pauline Theology as a Way of Life: A vision of Human Flourishing in Christ. They discuss the nature of Pauline theolo...

Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Dr. Botner sits down with Drs. Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath to discuss their new book, Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers. Kiser and Heath discuss the damage of toxic theology an...

Dr. Botner sits down with Dr. Matthew Thiessen to discuss his new book, A Jewish Paul: The Messiah's Herald to the Gentiles. Dr. Thiessen challenges traditional interpretations of Paul that suggest the apostle saw Judaism as a problem to be solved. If you've ever wondered about Paul's view of Judaism, his take on Gentiles, the role of the Spirit, or the nature of resurrection, this epi...

In this episode, Dr. Botner discusses the relationship of the Bible and archeology with two esteemed archaeologists and biblical scholars, Dr. Cynthia Schafer-Elliott and Dr. Jonathan Greer. What do archeologists actually do? Can archeology "prove" the Bible? And if not, what is its role in biblical studies? We candidly discuss the pitfalls of imposing modern standards on ancient texts a...

Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Register for Women and Power in the Church 👉https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/d5d4e240-d78f-4be0-b2a8-70311c59e6e9 Welcome to the second episode of our podcast! In this episode, we delve into Rev. Williams'...