Thursday, July 30, 2009

NT Pod 6: Resurrection and After-life in Paul

Episode 6 of the NT Pod discusses Paul's view of Resurrection and the After-life. Are there contradictions between his earlier and later views? Did his mind change?

It is nine and a half minutes long. Feel free to leave your comments below.



NT Pod Episode 6: Resurrection and the After-life in Paul (mp3)

Key texts: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 1 Cor. 15:50-54; Phil. 1.21-26.

Programme Notes on the NT Blog.

Thanks to Ram2000, Me and You, for the opening theme, released under a Creative Commons agreement. Extra bit to claim my podcast on Podcast Alley: My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-1f2c826ae4c19f7a460a320c39faa2d3}

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

NT Pod 5: Simon Peter in Mark's Gospel

The fifth episode of the NT Pod discusses Mark's depiction of Simon Peter and the disciples, noting the use of the language of the skandalon or "stumbling block" with respect to the idea of the crucified Christ.

It is just under eight minutes long. Feel free to leave your comments below.



NT Pod Episode 5: Simon Peter in Mark's Gospel (mp3)

Key texts: Mark 4:16-17; Mark 8:27-33; Mark 14: 27-42; Mark 14:66-72; 1 Cor. 1:23.

NT Blog: Programme Notes

Thanks to Ram2000, Me and You, for the opening theme, released under a Creative Commons agreement.

Friday, July 17, 2009

NT Pod 4: Does 1 Cor. 11.15 refer to a "testicle"?

The fourth episode of the NT Pod discusses Troy Martin's intriguing translation of 1 Corinthians 11.15 as "For her hair is given to her instead of a testicle".

It is six and a half minutes long. Feel free to leave your comments below.



NT Pod Episode 4: Does 1 Cor. 11.15 refer to a "testicle"? (mp3)

The podcast provides a summary of a talk I recently gave in Rome, at the SBL International Meeting, for which I provided a hand-out (PDF), which may be useful to some -- it summarizes the argument and gives the background texts.

Key texts: 1 Corinthians 11.1-16

Thanks to Ram2000, Me and You, for the opening theme, released under a Creative Commons agreement.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

NT Pod 3: What is "Redaction"?

The third episode of the NT Pod begins with the use of the term "redaction" in the recent publication of British MPs' expenses; it then explores the use of the term in New Testament studies.

It is eight and a half minutes long. Feel free to leave your comments below.



NT Pod Episode 3: What is "Redaction"? (mp3)

Key texts: Matthew 8:23-27 // Mark 4:35-41

NT Blog: Programme Notes

Thanks to Ram2000, Me and You, for the opening theme, released under a Creative Commons agreement.

Friday, June 19, 2009

NT Pod 2: Paul the letter speaker

The second episode of the NT Pod explores how Paul wrote his letters -- by dictating to a scribe.

It is just under seven minutes long. Feel free to leave your comments below.



NT Pod Episode 2: Paul the letter speaker (mp3)

Key texts: Romans 16:22, Galatians 6:11.

Thanks to Ram2000, Me and You, for the opening theme, released under a Creative Commons agreement.

Friday, June 12, 2009

NT Pod Episode 1: Matthew's Genealogy

The first episode of the NT Pod begins at the beginning of the canonical New Testament and discusses Matt. 1.1-17 (Matthew's Genealogy).

It is six minutes long. Feel free to leave your comments below.



NT Pod Episode 1: Matthew's Genealogy (mp3)

Key texts: Matthew 1:1-17

Thanks to Ram2000, Me and You, for the opening theme, released under a Creative Commons agreement.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Welcome to the NT Pod

The NT Pod is my new podcast about the New Testament and Christian origins. Each episode is only 5-6 minutes long so it is easy to fit into your busy life. It is free to download, and I am planning to release an episode every week or so.

You can subscribe here.

Please leave your feedback -- I am keen to hear your thoughts on the NT Pod (though anonymous, abusive and inappropriate comments will be deleted).