The New Testament In Its World

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Featuring renowned scholars N.T. Wright and Michael Bird, this podcast features interviews and reflections on the decades of scholarship and research behind their book, The New Testament In Its World

Episodes

  1. 08/25/2020

    Esau McCaulley, The Afterlife in Greco-Roman Thought, and Teaching the New Testament

    What happens after you die? What happens at the end of time? And what about Jesus’ resurrection? N.T. Wright explores the resurrection—how it was understood in the first century, and how we ought to understand it today. Then, Michael F. Bird sits down with Esau McCaulley to talk about the book of Galatians, about inheritance, and about what it was like to study under N.T. Wright. Finally, both N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird reflect on their collaboration on writing The New Testament in Its World. Visit NewTestamentWorld.com to download a free, in-depth guide to this episode, which includes show notes, discussion prompts, and resources for further study. Produced by Zondervan and Narrativo Group Edited and Mixed by Aaron Leslie

    40 min

  2. 08/25/2020

    Nijay Gupta, the Story of Paul’s Life and Ministry, and N.T. Wright’s Favorite New Testament Book

    N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird visit the ruins of Corinth to reflect on Paul’s life and ministry and discuss why he was—and still is—so controversial. Then, N.T. Wright discusses his favorite books of the New Testament. Finally, Michael F. Bird sits down with Nijay Gupta for a discussion about Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. Visit NewTestamentWorld.com to download a free, in-depth guide to this episode, which includes show notes, discussion prompts, and resources for further study. Produced by Zondervan and Narrativo Group Edited and Mixed by Aaron Leslie

    29 min

  3. 08/25/2020

    Jeannine K. Brown, the Jewish Context of Jesus, and “Faith in Christ” vs. “Faithfulness of Christ”

    N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird explore the Jewish context of Jesus and the first century Christians. Then, Michael F. Bird sits down with Jeannine K. Brown for a wide-ranging conversation about the Gospel of Matthew. Finally, N.T. Wright discusses a phrase Paul often uses that has become controversial. Visit NewTestamentWorld.com to download a free, in-depth guide to this episode, which includes show notes, discussion prompts, and resources for further study. Produced by Zondervan and Narrativo Group Edited and Mixed by Aaron Leslie

    49 min

  4. 08/25/2020

    Lynn Cohick, Canonization, and N.T. Wright’s Reading and Research Habits

    How did the first Christians determine which books should be included in the New Testament? N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird explore canonization. Next, N.T. Wright explains his life as a scholar: how he reads, his favorite books, how he turns ideas into books, and his research process. Then, Michael F. Bird sits down with Lynn Cohick to talk about women in the world of the earliest Christians. Finally, N.T. Wright describes Paul’s understanding of the fruit of the Spirit. Visit NewTestamentWorld.com to download a free, in-depth guide to this episode, which includes show notes, discussion prompts, and resources for further study. Produced by Zondervan and Narrativo Group Edited and Mixed by Aaron Leslie

    52 min

  5. 08/25/2020

    Craig Keener, Beginning New Testament Study, and a Conversation in Jerusalem

    In a conversation on the streets of Jerusalem, N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird talk about reading the New Testament. Then, N.T. Wright outlines what to keep in mind when studying the New Testament. Finally, Michael F. Bird sits down with Craig S. Keener for a conversation about the Greco-Roman context of the first-century Christians. Visit NewTestamentWorld.com to download a free, in-depth guide to this episode, which includes show notes, discussion prompts, and resources for further study. Produced by Zondervan and Narrativo Group Edited and mixed by Aaron Leslie

    49 min
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Featuring renowned scholars N.T. Wright and Michael Bird, this podcast features interviews and reflections on the decades of scholarship and research behind their book, The New Testament In Its World

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