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“Exegetically Speaking” is a weekly podcast of the friends and faculty of Wheaton College, IL and The Lanier Theological Library. Hosted by Dr. David Capes, it features language experts who discuss the importance of learning the biblical languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—and show how reading the Bible in the original languages “pays off.” Each podcast lasts between seven and eleven minutes and covers a different topic for those who want to read the Bible for all it is worth. Click on the ⓘ symbol below for each episode to read the description.

If you're interested in going deeper, learn more about Wheaton's undergraduate degree in Classical Languages (Greek, Hebrew, and Latin) and our MA in Biblical Exegesis.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 36 Ratings

“Exegetically Speaking” is a weekly podcast of the friends and faculty of Wheaton College, IL and The Lanier Theological Library. Hosted by Dr. David Capes, it features language experts who discuss the importance of learning the biblical languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—and show how reading the Bible in the original languages “pays off.” Each podcast lasts between seven and eleven minutes and covers a different topic for those who want to read the Bible for all it is worth. Click on the ⓘ symbol below for each episode to read the description.

If you're interested in going deeper, learn more about Wheaton's undergraduate degree in Classical Languages (Greek, Hebrew, and Latin) and our MA in Biblical Exegesis.

    ‘Calling Out’ in Jonah, with Andrew Abernethy: Jonah 1:2

    ‘Calling Out’ in Jonah, with Andrew Abernethy: Jonah 1:2

    The act of “calling out,” either to pagans or to the Lord, forms a thread through the story of Jonah, which was challenging to Jonah, and can remain challenging for modern readers. Dr. Andrew Abernethy is Professor of Old Testament and Director of the M.A. in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton Graduate School. He co-edited the newly published The Prophets and the Apostolic Witness: Reading Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel as Christian Scripture.
    Check out related programs at Wheaton College:
    B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4c3ACCC
    M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/49Wq2LU
     

    • 11 min
    A Fellow Soldier, with Seth Ehorn: Philemon 2

    A Fellow Soldier, with Seth Ehorn: Philemon 2

    In the greeting of his letter to Philemon (v. 2), Paul calls Archippus a “fellow soldier.” Roman soldiers were often involved in the capturing and returning of runaway slaves, a function that may explain why Paul characterizes Archippus like so in this letter. Dr. Seth Ehorn is guest faculty at Wheaton College currently teaching Greek. His publications include 2 Maccabees 1-7: A Handbook on the Greek Text and 2 Maccabees 8-15: A Handbook on the Greek Text.
    Check out related programs at Wheaton College:
    B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3T5SK6f
    M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4a2Tr78 

    • 11 min
    Can the Orders Change?, with Gene Green: 1 Peter 2

    Can the Orders Change?, with Gene Green: 1 Peter 2

    Peter, along with other NT writers, uses a term (ὑποτάσσω, hypotasso) which related to the idea of subordination, or being sub-ordered, whether in the society, household, church, or in cosmic terms. While Peter calls Christians to live out the faith under the hierarchies or “orders” of ancient Roman society, may the church be an agent in society which helps change the “orders”? In this episode, Dr. Green refers to Mark Noll’s book The Civil War as a Theological Crisis which describes how Christians brought about such change through the abolition of slavery. Dr. Gene Green is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. He has published widely, including Jude and 2 Peter and Vox Petri: A Theology of Peter.
    Check out related programs at Wheaton College:
    B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3URAPmn
    M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/48teK0F

    • 13 min
    In the beginning when God created…", with Emanuel Tov: Genesis 1:1

    In the beginning when God created…", with Emanuel Tov: Genesis 1:1

    The very first words of the Hebrew Bible, usually translated as “In the beginning God created…”  can also be translated, “In the beginning when God created . . . God said . . . .” What is the basis for this rendition? Dr. Emanuel Tov, the J. L. Magnes Professor of Bible Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, recounts his learning of the biblical languages and illustrates the importance of that learning for interpretation. Among his earlier roles, he was one of the editors of the Hebrew University Bible Project and was Editor-in-Chief of the Dead Sea Scrolls Publication Project (1990-2009). His many publications include Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible: Revised and Expanded Fourth Edition and The Text-Critical Use of the Septuagint in Biblical Research.
    Check out related programs at Wheaton College:
    B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/48AaFrH
    M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4bC3W2V

    • 12 min
    Moses Didn’t Know He Was Jewish, with Rabbi Steven Bob

    Moses Didn’t Know He Was Jewish, with Rabbi Steven Bob

    The Hebrew term yehudim in modern Hebrew can be straightforwardly translated as “Jews,” but when it occurs in the Hebrew Bible this is not the best translation. Remarkably, more than half the occurrences in the OT are in one book: Esther. The question can be extended into the NT as well. Rabbi Steven Bob, who has contributed several episodes to this podcast series, is Rabbi Emeritus at Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard, Il and guest faculty at Wheaton College. He is currently working on a commentary on Ezra and Nehemiah.
    Check out related programs at Wheaton College:
    B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3uyqT6B
    M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/48hluhX

    • 11 min
    The Lord of the Spirit, with Steve Walton: Acts 2:33

    The Lord of the Spirit, with Steve Walton: Acts 2:33

    In Acts 2:33 there is a completely new thing: Whereas in the OT and everywhere in Judaism it is God, Yahweh, who sends the Holy Spirit, in Acts 2 Jesus has ascended to the right hand of God, received the Spirit from his Father, and himself performs the act of pouring out the Spirit. This should provoke reflection on both Jesus and the Spirit. Dr. Steve Walton is Senior Research Fellow in New Testament at Trinity College in Bristol, U.K., and former Secretary of the British New Testament Society. His many publications include (with David Wenham), Exploring the New Testament, vol. 1: The Gospels and Acts. He is currently working on a major critical commentary on Acts for the Word Biblical Commentary Series; volume 1 will appear in October 2024. He has contributed past episodes to this podcast series.
    Check out related programs at Wheaton College:
    B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3uLWMIK
    M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/48Aa6y5

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

CSPerry ,

Great!

Really outstanding podcast series!

Southern Pig-tailed Macaque ,

Good guests

Interesting insights from knowledgeable guests. I wish the host would let them finish their thoughts before butting in, but it’s still worth a listen.

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