29 episodes
The Bible and the English Major Maren Jo Schneider
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.9 • 34 Ratings
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The beauty in the Bible can be challenging to appreciate, and that's where I, an enthusiastic English Major, come in. Together, we explore the dang good drama, bizarre ancient context, and creative artistry in the Bible. Taking a different angle every two weeks, we approach a Bible story through a series of fun and accessible 20-minute episodes. Then, because the best part of any good story is getting to talk about it with friends, I invite a guest to come and chat about it. If you're looking for a fresh take on familiar stories or are curious about how Biblical authors used irony, symbolism, and humor to make a point, listen and follow The Bible and the English Major today!
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I'm Baaaaaaaack!
Good news, Bible and the English Major fans! The podcast is back with new episodes starting in January. Find out what's coming by giving a quick listen here!
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The Road to Rebekah, Part 1: Permission Granted
Amidst global heartache, I turn to exploring of the struggles and triumphs of book writing. It's about embracing imperfection and finding the courage to 'suck' at something new. Let's navigate these challenges together on the Road to Rebekah.
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The Woman Caught in Adultery, Part 1: What a Terrible Title
Historical interpretation has made the woman in this story the infamous star of the show. But when we do a little grammatical analysis, we see she functions far more like a prop for the Pharisees than a leading lady. How then, has she become the title character?
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The Woman Caught in Adultery, Part 2: Such a (Greek) Tragedy
Noticing the Greek tragedy structure of this story shines a dramatic spotlight on its central theme. All the tragic goodness, including the crisis, climax, and fatal flaw, lies with the Pharisees and not with the woman, leaving the theme that usually distracts us backstage.
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The Woman Caught in Adultery, Part 3: Stoop, Stand, Speak, Repeat
Have you noticed Jesus' moves yet? He shows them off with the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law first. Then he repeats them for the accused woman. Individual results vary, but Jesus makes his point, and it's all about justice.
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The Woman Caught in Adultery, Part 4: Conversations With a Friend: Jennifer Garcia Bashaw
We conclude this series on John 8 with a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw about her book, "Scapegoats, the Gospel through the Eyes of Victims." She helps us understand better ways to read the Bible and why English majors are the best. Those are her words, I promise!
Customer Reviews
Refreshing and Fun
I love hearing about familiar bible stories with a fresh and enlightening perspective. I’ve listened to several episodes already and have loved them all so far. Thank you😊
Helpful!
As a math/science person, it is helpful for me to hear Maren’s insights as an English major. I’ve learned a lot and it is helpful to look at things from this perspective.
Great podcast
I find this to be very enlightening. Things are pointe out that vI would never have discovered on my own