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Footnote Famous

C.J. Cornthwaite
Christianity
Christian Origins
New Testament
Paul
Jesus
Early Christian Literature
Myths Of Christian Origins
Judaism
Marcion
Ancient Rome
Physical Appearance
Bible
Ancient Biography
German Romanticism
Q Gospel Theory
Eusebius Of Caesarea
Irenaeus Of Lyon
Apostle Paul
Hellenism
Gospels

Footnote Famous - Conversations with the world's top scholars of the Bible and Christian origins

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Recent Guests

John Nelson
Author of 'Jesus' Physical Appearance, Biography, Christology, Philosophy'
behindthegospels.com
Episode: 1.13 John Nelson - What did Jesus look like?
Paula Fredriksen
One of the world's top Bible scholars
Episode: 1.9 Paula Fredriksen - The First 500 Years of Christianities
Harry Maier
Associate Professor of New Testament Studies
Vancouver School of Theology
Episode: 1.8 Harry Maier - Finding the stuff Paul didn't write
Anders Peterson
Danish professor with unique takes on religion and human evolution
Episode: 1.7 Anders Peterson - The Bible, Chimps, Human Evolution, & Staying Christian
Peter Arzt-Grabner
Papyrologist and author, known for his work on ancient letters and papyri
Episode: 1.6 Peter Arzt-Grabner - Ancient Garbage, Letters, and Paul's Writing Tricks
Markus Vinzent
Scholar, author, and expert on Christian origins
Episode: 1.5 Markus Vinzent - How the NT was Rewritten
James McGrath
Biblical scholar and author specializing in the historical figure of John the Baptist.
Active on Twitter as a religion professor
Episode: 1.3 James McGrath - John the Baptist and Jesus' Origins
Robyn Faith Walsh
Associate professor at Miami University and author of The Origins of Early Christian Literature
Miami University
Episode: 1.2 Robyn Faith Walsh - Origins of Early Christian Literature
Helen Bond
Professor of Christian Origins at Edinburgh University
Edinburgh University
Episode: 1.1 Helen Bond - Mark, First Biography of Jesus

Host

Chris Cornthwaite
Host of Footnote Famous

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
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    I really appreciate Chris’ thoughtful questions and commentary. He’s working with some tremendous authors and thinkers.

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    mnorma12
    United States6 months ago

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1.8 Harry Maier - Finding the stuff Paul didn't write
Q: How have you reconciled biblical scholarship with faith?
I engage with the text out of a profound respect for it, championing its otherness while maintaining a relational attitude towards my neighbor and the world.
1.6 Peter Arzt-Grabner - Ancient Garbage, Letters, and Paul's Writing Tricks
Q: Why should more New Testament scholars pay attention to papyri?
Papyrology deals with originals, providing real insight into the context of writings without needing to rely on speculation.
1.6 Peter Arzt-Grabner - Ancient Garbage, Letters, and Paul's Writing Tricks
Q: What can we learn from papyri about Paul's life and the spread of Christianity?
Papyri reveal the everyday lives and concerns of ordinary people, and highlight the sophistication of communication used by educated individuals like Paul.
1.6 Peter Arzt-Grabner - Ancient Garbage, Letters, and Paul's Writing Tricks
Q: What got you interested in papyrology?
I was fascinated by ancient Greek and realized that papyri preserved ancient literature, including parts of the Bible.
1.5 Markus Vinzent - How the NT was Rewritten
Q: What does your book say about how we understand Paul's letters?
It emphasizes that we must look beyond the surface and recognize that the letters may have gone through multiple redactions before we have them today.

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A thoughtful, scholar-driven series that brings leading biblical studies and Christian origins experts into in-depth conversations. Episodes often center on authorship, textual origins, and the historical context of early Christianity, with a focus on how ancient biography, canon formation, and Gospel interrelations shape modern understanding. Noteworthy are the rigorous, idea-driven discussions and the way guests challenge conventional narratives with nuanced, evidence-based perspectives. Potential listeners include researchers, students, and professionals seeking high-level, interdisciplinary takes on biblical history and theology.

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2. Paula Fredriksen
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4. Anders Peterson
5. Peter Arzt-Grabner
6. Markus Vinzent
7. James McGrath
8. Robyn Faith Walsh

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