Interviewing academics at all levels in order to promote all levels of study on the history of Christian Churches.
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Join us as we travel across England visiting well-known wonders and some lesser-known places on your doorstep – all of which have helped make the country what it is today. From a hut in Bletchley Park where modern computing evolved, to the iron railings in London to which suffragettes chained themselves in the fight for women’s right to vote, we’ll step back in time to the very roots of our national identity to bring you the people and the stories that have helped shape England. Irreplaceabl ...
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The Jerusalem Chamber is a collaborative effort between four pastors to provide a round table discussion on the Westminster Confession of Faith.
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Do the Anglo-Saxons still have relevance? Do they really matter? I’d like to posit that they do, and in this podcast, we'll be hearing directly from the Anglo-Saxons themselves in order to better understand who these people were and how they viewed the world around them. Join me, as we read from Bede's Ecclesiastical History, Alfred's Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Beowulf, and more. areopages.substack.com
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A History Podcast of the Christian Church told through the lives and thoughts of it's greatest thinkers. Season 1 – A.D. 1 – A.D. 500 Plato and Greek philosophy. Apostolic fathers Justin Martyr Irenaeus Clement of Alexandria Origin Cyprian Eusebius of Caesarea. Council of Nicaea Athanasies. Ephraim the Syrian. The Cappadocian fathers. The Council of Constantinople Ambrose John Chrysostom. Jerome. Augustine Cyril of Alexandria. The Council of Ephesus Theodor of Cyrus Leo the great. The Counci ...
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Machiavelli has created a ruthless guide on how to rule the country in his volume "The Prince". The book is dedicated to Lorenzo De Medici, the ruler of Florence. The author explains in simple language about the nature of great men and the characters of the government. The first chapter gives an outline of the book discussing various styles of ruling as a prince, character traits that a ruler should have and the political situation of Italy in the 16th century. The book is composed of 26 cha ...
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Currents in Religion is a podcast from the Baylor University Religion Department and Baylor University Press. We host conversations with academics, writers, and artists that explore some of the most interesting currents in religious studies, with a focus on Christianity. Episodes release weekly. On this podcast you'll hear discussions about theology, ethics, biblical studies (New Testament and Hebrew Bible/Old Testament), history, archaeology, and so on. Engage with us on Twitter (@cirbaylor ...
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Alexej & Trinidad discuss topics in history of ideas over kimchi stew every Friday. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phds/support
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Welcome to Immerse: Poets! An Immerse Bible Reading (and listening!) Experience Featuring the full New Living Translation (NLT) Bible version of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations Immerse: Poets is the fifth of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Poets presents the poetical books of the First Testament in two groupings, dividing the books between songbooks (Psalms, Lamentations, Song of Songs) and wisdom writings (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job). ...
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Enjoy our unique weekly podcasts as we provide supplementary material for this year's Come Follow Me 2021 lessons. Our gospel scholars help you study the Doctrine and Covenants, Church History, and take and in-depth look at the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith. This podcast channel hosted on BuzzSprout is produced by Michael & Nancy James of Latter-Day Media and Latter-Day Network.
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If the Bible is so important, why is it such a struggle to read? The truth is, many Christians have been inadvertently set up for failure with the Bible. We need to hit the 'reset' button. Glenn Paauw, Paul Caminiti, and Alex Goodwin from the Institute for Bible Reading host discussions that break down misguided assumptions about the Bible, offering fresh perspectives on reading and living it well.
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr Alison Knight. Dr Knight is Senior Lecturer in Early Modern Studies in the English Department at Royal Holloway University of London. We discuss her expertise in various understandings of the Bible in the early modern period and her best advice on how to apply for academic fellowships. Her first monograph The Da…
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Two Tons of History: Joel Burnett on the Amman Theater Statue
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Dr. Joel Burnett about his cutting edge research on the Amman Theater Statue, a larger-than-life, Iron Age statue discovered in 2010. We discuss the statue's origin, its features, and its religious function. Along the way, Joel helps us understand how this statue relates to and sheds light on other ancient Near East…
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What are some views that have been taught about the body in the life to come? How is the story of humanity’s creation and fall important to this paragraph? What is the dishonour to which the unjust will be raised? What is the honor of the just? How will the bodies of believers be made conformable to the body of Jesus Christ? Tune in as Joel, Nathan…
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A Bigger Gospel: Romans with Beverly Gaventa
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Beverly Gaventa about Paul's letter to the Romans. Her New Testament Library commentary is out now with Westminster John Knox (https://www.wjkbooks.com/Products/0664221009/romans.aspx). This episode also features special music from Paul Zach (ft. Jon Guerra, Tristen Stuart-Davenport, and IAMSON). Listen to the full …
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A History of the Christian Church (Part 12) The Capadocian Fathers - Defining and Refining the Trinity
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Send us a Text Message. To get an ad-free version of this podcast, join my Patreon community. You will also be able to enjoy two free exclusive episode per month as well as access over 60 hours of bonus and exclusive content, on Philosophy, Psychology, Political History, and the arts +++ for that. Visit me at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Episodes N…
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What does “at the last day” mean? What’s going on with the souls of people as the body is laid to rest? What happens to those who are alive on the last day? Describe the resurrection of the dead. What does “selfsame” body mean? Tune in as Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and Kyle discuss WCF 32.2: At the last day, such as are found alive shall not die, but be …
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A History of the Christian Church - (Part 11) Athanasius - Contending For the Deity of Christ (AD c293-376 )
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Why does the confession say our bodies return to dust? Does this promote a low view of the body? What about cremation? How do we biblically know the soul has an immoral subsistence? Why is soul sleep unbiblical? What are the benefits of the soul at death? What is hell? Is there a place called purgatory? Join Shawn, Nathan, Joel, and Kyle as they di…
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What matters would the Westminster Assembly regard as ecclesiastical as opposed to civil affairs? What does intermeddle mean in this context? What specific biblical passages guide Presbyterianism in its understanding of separation between church and civil authority? How have some of these things been practiced in presbyterian history? How can we un…
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A History of the Christian Church - (Part 10) The Council of Nicea (AD 325) The Nicean Creed
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Send us a Text Message. Help me continue making this podcast and enable me to share great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Welcome to Episode Notes: The First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) In this episode, we look at the historical and theological significance of the First Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 AD. Led by E…
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How can synods and councils err? What are examples of the “many” that have erred? How can we use decisions of synods and councils as a help to our faith? Join Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and Kyle as they discuss WCF 31.4: All synods or councils since the apostles’ times, whether general or particular, may err, and many have erred; therefore they are not t…
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In this month's episode, we are joined by Professor Hilary Carey. Professor Carey is Professor of Imperial and Religious History at the University of Bristol with expertise in the history of global empires. In this episode, we discuss her current projects related to British imperialism and her advice on putting together applications for academic pr…
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Barmen and Bonhoeffer: A Conversation with Barry Harvey
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Barry Harvey about the story that led to the Barmen declaration, how Dietrich Bonhoeffer factors into that story, and how Barmen remains relevant today, even after 90 years. Barry Harvey is professor of theology in the Religion Department as well as in the Great Texts program of the Honors College here at Baylor Uni…
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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 9) Eusebius (AD 260 339) From Empire to Ecclesiastical History
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Notes: 1. Welcome and Introduction. 2. Biography. 2.1 Overview. 2.2 Early Life. 2.3 Bishop of Caesarea. 3. Works (His Literary Legacy) 3.1. Biblical Textual Criticism: 3.2. The Chronicle: 3.3. Church History: 3.4. Life of Constantine: 3.5. Minor Historical Works: 3.6. Apologetic and Dogmatic Works: 3.7. Exegetical Wo…
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Disaster and Desire: A Conversation with Micheal O'Siadhail
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Micheal O'Siadhail about his new collection of poetry, Desire, which is out now from Baylor University Press. Micheal O’Siadhail is an award-winning Irish poet. He received the Irish American Cultural Institute prize for poetry in 1982; the Marten Toonder prize for Literature in 1998. And one of his other Baylor Uni…
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Anglican Identities: A Conversation with Gary Dorrien
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Gary Dorrien about his new book, Anglican Identities, recently published by Baylor University Press. Learn more about the book and Gary here: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481320931/anglican-identities/
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Black Baptist Leaders, Race Literature, and the Salvation of America: A Conversation with Adam Bond
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Episode Overview In this episode, Zen speaks with Adam Bond about his story and scholarship. Adam Bond joined the Religion Department at Baylor University in the summer of 2023. Prior to his time at Baylor, he served as the pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia. Bond is a historian of Christianity in the United States…
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Autism and Worship: A Conversation with Léon van Ommen
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Léon van Ommen about his new book, Autism and Worship, out now from Baylor University Press. Resources from the Episode Buy the book: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481319898/autism-and-worship/ Learn about the Centre: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sdhp/centre-for-the-study-of-autism-and-christian-community-1725.php Liste…
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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 8) Cyprian (AD 258-310) The Martyr Bishop.
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Send us a Text Message. Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Cyprian (c210-258 AD) The Martyr/Bishop. 1. Introduction 2. Biography. 2.1 Overview. 2.2 Early Life. 2.3 The Decian Persecution and the Controversy over the lapsed 3. Writings. 4. Theology. 4.1 Sacraments: 4.2 The Church: 5. Final …
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In this episode, we talk with Professor Giles Gasper (Durham University) about his recent research and advice on academic projects. Giles is principal investigator on the inter-disciplinary Ordered Universe project to edit, translate and contextualise the scientific works of Robert Grosseteste (c.1170-1253).…
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Early Christians and Their Art: A Conversation with Robin Jensen and Mikeal Parsons
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Robin Jensen and Mikeal Parsons about their new co-edited volume Early Christians and Their Art, which is out now with SBL Press. You can learn more about the book at the link below. Our GuestsRobin Jensen is the Patrick O’Brien Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. But she is also a concurrent facu…
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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 7) Origen (AD 185 -253) Christian Philosophy For the Masses.
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Send us a Text Message. Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Origen (AD 185 -253) Christian Philosophy For the Masses. Episode Contents: 1. Welcome 2. Introduction and Overview. 3. Biography. 3.1 Early years 3.2 Mid- Life Adventures.. 3.3 Later life. 4. Works. 4.1 Exegetical writings. 4.2 Co…
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Architecture, Theology, and Ethics: A Conversation with Elise Edwards
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Elise Edwards about her new book Architecture, Theology, and Ethics: Making Architectural Design More Just (Lexington Books, 2024). Dr. Elise Edwards is Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion at Baylor University. You can order the book by clicking here. Other Episodes You Might Like Feminist theology and…
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Picturing Ecclesiastes: A Conversation with Menachem Fisch and Debra Band
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Menachem Fisch and Debra Band about their illuminated philosophical commentary, Qoholet: Searching for a Life Worth Living. You can learn more about the book by clicking here. Other Currents in Religion Episodes You Might Like: Natalie Carnes feminist theology and the arts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nata…
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Episode 31.3: The Determinations of Synods and Councils
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We are told in this paragraph what belongs to synods and councils. We are told that these things belong “ministerially.” What’s that mean? What would the other option be? What are the four reasons for a Synod or Council to act, and what do they mean? How are the decisions to be received? Join Nathan, Shawn, Joel, and Kyle as they discuss WCF 31.3: …
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Trauma, Resilience, and the Psalms: A Conversation with Rebecca Poe Hays
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Rebecca Poe Hays is working on several projects that bring the Psalms into conversation with recent research on trauma and resilience. She joins us today to talk about her research, both how it helps us better understand the psalms historically and how it makes them relevant in the life of faith today. Rebecca Poe Hays is Assistant Professor of Chr…
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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 6) Clement of Alexandria.- Christian Philosopher and Theologian. (c150-215 A.D.)
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Send us a Text Message. Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Welcome to Episode Six: Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215 A.D.): Greek Born Christian Philosopher and Theologian Introduction In today's episode, I look at the life and teachings of a remarkable figure in early Christian thought, C…
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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 5) Irenaeus (AD 130 -202) Taking a Stand Against the Heretics.
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Send us a Text Message. Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Episode Notes: Welcome to todays episode where we explore the Life and Wisdom of Irenaeus." In this podcast, we delve into the profound insights and enduring legacy of one of the most influential figures in early Christianity, Iren…
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A History Of the Christian Church (Pt 4) Tertullian - The Father of Latin Theology. (c155 220 AD)
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Send us a Text Message. Season One - Episode Four. Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Episode Notes: Tertullian, an influential Christian theologian and apologist from the early church period (circa 155-240 AD), made several enduring contributions to the modern Christian church through his…
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Episode 31.2: Calling the Assemblies of the Church
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Within American Presbyterianism why has this paragraph been deleted and within the RPCNA why is it rejected? Why does the confession say it’s lawful for a magistrate to call a Synod and can you give historical examples of this? What does the confession mean by “other fit persons”? What is meant by “consult or advise with matters of religion”? Where…
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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 3) Justin Martyr. (c. AD100-165) The Defender of the Faith.
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Send us a Text Message. Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Subscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every week. https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com Episode Notes Page: In today’s episode of "A History of the Christian Church," we explore the life and teachi…
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A History of the Christian Church (Pt 2) The Apostolic Fathers (AD 35-155)
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Send us a Text Message. Help me continue making great content for listeners everywhere at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Subscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every week. https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com Episode Notes: The Apostolic Fathers played a crucial role in shaping and establishing Christian orthodoxy du…
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Episode 31.1: The Government of the Church
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Why did the Assembly put church discipline before church courts? Why did the congregationalists object to this chapter? Where did Christ give the Apostles authority to establish church government? How do we distinguish between Synods and Councils? How do these assemblies contribute to the better government of the church? The edification of the chur…
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Talking with... Professor Catherine Rider
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In this episode, we talk with Professor Catherine Rider (University of Exeter) about her recent research and public outreach. Catherine Rider's recently co-edited the book Magic in Malta: Sellem bin al-Sheikh Mansur and the Roman Inquisition, 1605 (2022). She is also the author of numerous books and articles, including Magic and Religion in Me…
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A History of the Christian Church. (Pt 1) Introduction & Plato and Greek Philosophy. (500BC -35AD)
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Send us a Text Message. Help me continue making great biblical content for listeners everywhere, everyday at patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless Season 1 :Episode 1: Plato and Greek Philosophy "A History of the Christian Church - 2000 Years of Christian Thought" Introduction Welcome to the inaugural episode of "A History of the Christian Church - 2000 Yea…
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Humility: The Secret History of a Lost Virtue- Interview with Professor Christopher Bellitto
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This episode's guest is Professor Christopher Bellitto (Kean University). He is Professor of History at Kean University in New Jersey and a specialist in the Middle Ages, church history and reform. He serves as series Editor in Chief of Brill’s Companions to the Christian Tradition and Academic Editor at Large for Paulist Press. His publications in…
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In this episode, we talk with Professor Craig Harline (Brigham Young University) about his recent research and how to start on a new research project. Craig Harline's most recent book is A World Ablaze: The Rise of Martin Luther and the Birth of the Reformation (OUP). He is the also author of numerous other books, including Miracles at the Jesus Oa…
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In this episode, Zen recaps some interesting, important, or otherwise intriguing religion news headlines. Polls/Reports Cited in Part 1 Is Religion Good for You? https://news.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/512216/religion-spirituality-tools-better-wellbeing.aspx Asian American Nones & Connection to Religion: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2023/10/…
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Publishing Academic Journal Articles with Jeff Hubbard
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Jeff Hubbard about publishing academic journal articles. As a graduate student, Jeff has published in seven different peer reviewed journals and has a lot of wisdom (and humor) to share. You can learn more about Jeff by visiting his academia page (https://baylor.academia.edu/JeffHubbard/). Other Episodes You Might L…
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Women in the New Testament, Greco-Roman World, and Ministry Today: A Conversation with Susan Benton
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Dr. Susan Benton about her research on women in early Christianity and the Greco-Roman world and her work as a member of the ministry guidance team in Baylor's Religion Department. Learn more about the ministry guidance program at Baylor University: https://religion.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/ministry-guidance Check…
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Networking at AAR/SBL: A Conversation with Dave Nelson
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This episode is a rerun from November 2022. In this episode, I speak with Dave Nelson, who is the director of Baylor University Press. We speak specifically about AAR/SBL from a publishers perspective. Dave offers honest advice about networking and discusses why he enjoys conferences like this one. AAR/SBL discount: Get 30% off and, if you're in th…
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Iconoclasm and Religious Reformation: A Conversation with Philip Jenkins
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In this episode, Zen speaks with Philip Jenkins about his new book A Storm of Images: Iconoclasm and Religious Reformation in the Byzantine World, recently published by Baylor University Press. Dr. Philip Jenkins is Distinguished Professor of History & Director of the Program on Historical Studies of Religion at Baylor University. Related Episodes:…
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In this episode we speak with Professor David Maxwell (University of Cambridge) about his research on African Christianity, the advantages of visiting fellowships, and how to get editorial experience in academia. To read more about David Maxwell's research, see his latest book, entitled Religious Entanglements. Central African Pentecostalism, the …
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