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  • A guided journey through Scripture with Rony Kozman and Will Kynes. We interview scholars to discuss the meanings of verses, passages, and books of the Bible. Think of us as an audio Bible commentary—but more exciting!

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  • Malachi

    Malachi
    Apr 29 2024
    Malachi with Dr. Julia O'BrienDr. Julia O'Brien (Lancaster Theological Seminary) guides us through the book of Malachi. We discuss:* What do we know about Malachi and the historical context of the book?* Major themes of the book including the corrupt priesthood, Malachi’s tone and frustrated attitude, and the repeated use of family language and metaphors* Issues involved in translating gendered language in the Bible* How disputations structure the book’s development* Malachi’s place in Jewish and Christian canons and how Malachi is related to the Book of the Twelve* How Malachi has been interpreted and its value for today including the importance of religious institutions, and behavior/practice.* Whether Malachi is talking about marriage or using marriage as a metaphor (2:14–15)* How God’s destruction of Edom demonstrates God’s love for Israel (1:2–5)* God’s accusation of the Priests and the importance of the sacrificial system (1:6–2:9)* Issues involved in translating 2:16, which has often been translated as “I hate divorce” and if this passage is about marriage or idolatry?* The messenger whom God is sending (3:1) and the tradition of Eijah’s return (4:5)* God’s invitation to test him by bringing the tithe (3:10)Works by Dr. Julia O'Brien* The Oxford Handbook of the Minor Prophets. Edited by Julia O'Brien. Oxford University Press, 2021.* Micah. Liturgical Press, 2015* Challenging Prophetic Metaphor. Westminster John Knox, 2008* Nahum through Malachi. AOTC. Abingdon, 2004* Nahum. Sheffield Academic, 2001* Priest and Levite in Malachi. Scholars Press, 1990Dr. Julia O'Brien recommends* Joerg Rieger, Theology in the Capitalocene: Ecology, Identity, Class, and Solidarity. Fortress, 2022.* Cli-Fi (Climate Fiction) books and movies such as:* Richard Powers, The Overstory, Norton, 2018* The movie, DuneSubscribe and don't miss an episodeThe Two Testaments takes you on a guided journey through Scripture with leading experts on the Bible, hosted by Rony Kozman and Will KynesVisit our website at thetwotestaments.com, where you can subscribe, access all episodes, and meet our guides through Scripture. Sign up now so you don’t miss an episode.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Vurbl, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.You can also watch us on Youtube.This episode is co-sponsored by Samford University and the Alabama Humanities Alliance, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent those of the Alabama Humanities Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities or Samford University. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetwotestaments.substack.com
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Revelation 17:1–19:10 (The Woman, the Beast, the Lamb's War and Wedding)

    Revelation 17:1–19:10 (The Woman, the Beast, the Lamb's War and Wedding)
    Apr 24 2024

    Revelation 17:1-19:10 with Dr. Michelle Fletcher

    Listen here as Dr. Michelle Fletcher (King's College London) guides us through Revelation 17:1-19:10 we discuss:

    * The city represented by the woman sitting on the beast, and the accusations against her (17:1–6)

    * The beast and its seven heads and ten horns (17:3, 7–9)

    * The cooperative relationship between the woman and the beast, and then the beast and kings turn on the woman (17:12–18)

    * The lament and rejoicing over Babylon (18:1–24)

    * The indictment against Babylon for fornication (17:2; 18:3, 9)

    * The lamb’s battle and marriage (17:14; 19:6–9)

    Works by Dr. Michelle Fletcher

    * "Exodus in Revelation." In Exodus in the New Testament. Edited by S. Ehorn and S. Whittle. T&T Clark, 2022.

    * "Revelation." In The Reception of Jesus in the First Three Centuries. Edited by J. Schröter et al. Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2019.

    * "Apocalypse Noir: The Book of Revelation and Genre." In T&T Clark Companion to The Bible and Film. Edited by R. Walsh. Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2018.

    * Reading Revelation as Pastiche: Imitating the Past. T&T Clark, 2017.

    * “Flesh for Frankenwhore: Reading Babylon’s Body in Revelation 17.” In The Body in Biblical, Christian, and Jewish Texts. Ed. Joan E. Taylor. T&T Clark, 2014

    * “Behold, I’ll Be Back: Terminator, the Book of Revelation and the Power of Sequels.” In Now Showing: Film Theory in Biblical Studies. Ed. Caroline Vander Stichele and Laura Copier. SBL Press, 2016.

    Dr. Michelle Fletcher recommends

    * Taking a cross country trip by train.

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    The Two Testaments takes you on a guided journey through Scripture with leading experts on the Bible, hosted by Rony Kozman and Will Kynes

    Visit our website at thetwotestaments.com, where you can subscribe, access all episodes, and meet our guides through Scripture. Sign up now so you don’t miss an episode.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Vurbl, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.

    You can also watch us on Youtube.

    This episode is co-sponsored by Samford University and the Alabama Humanities Alliance, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent those of the Alabama Humanities Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities or Samford University.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetwotestaments.substack.com
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    59 mins
  • Haggai and Zechariah

    Haggai and Zechariah
    Apr 19 2024
    Haggai and Zechariah with Dr. Marvin SweeneyListen here as Dr. Marvin Sweeney (Claremont School of Theology) guides us through the books of Haggai and Zechariah we discuss:* The historical context of Haggai and Zechariah in the Persian period* The major themes of Haggai and Zechariah.* How Haggai and Zechariah fit in the Book of the Twelve including how they each take up Isaiah 2:4, “He shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more.”* The significance of Zerubbabel in both Haggai and Zechariah* The reasons for the delay in rebuilding the temple (Hag 1:2–15)* The splendor of the rebuilt temple (Hag 2:1–9) and what it means for wealth from the nations to be brought to the temple in Jerusalem.* The importance of the Temple to be rebuilt given its central role in creation (Hag 2:10–23)* The significance and symbolism of Zechariah’s 8 night visions (1:1–6:8): the horsemen, the horns and the blacksmiths, the man with the measuring line, Joshua and the satan, the lamp stand and olive trees, the flying scroll, the woman and the basket, and the four chariots.* Zechariah’s promises of the future restoration of Zion (Zech 8)* Zechariah’s contrast between a coming king and the corrupt shepherds/leaders of Judah (9:9–17; 10:3; 11:4–17)* Zechariah’s coming day of the LORD (ch 14), and if it is eschatologicalWorks by Dr. Marvin Sweeney* The Twelve Prophets. Liturgical Press, 2000.* Jewish Mysticism from Ancient Times through Today. Eerdmans, 2020.* Isaiah 41–39. Eerdmans, 1996.* Isaiah 40-66. Eerdmans, 2016.* Reading Prophetic Books: Form, Intertextuality, and Reception in Prophetic and Post-Biblical Literature. Mohr Siebeck, 2014.* Reading Ezekiel. Smyth and Helwys, 2013.Dr. Marvin Sweeney recommends* The American Western TV show "1883" (Paramount+)Subscribe and don't miss an episodeThe Two Testaments takes you on a guided journey through Scripture with leading experts on the Bible, hosted by Rony Kozman and Will KynesVisit our website at thetwotestaments.com, where you can subscribe, access all episodes, and meet our guides through Scripture. Sign up now so you don’t miss an episode.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Vurbl, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts.You can also watch us on Youtube.This episode is co-sponsored by Samford University and the Alabama Humanities Alliance, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this episode do not necessarily represent those of the Alabama Humanities Alliance, the National Endowment for the Humanities or Samford University. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetwotestaments.substack.com
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    1 hr and 28 mins
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