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New Books in Biblical Studies

Marshall Poe
New Testament
Judaism
Christianity
Early Christianity
Old Testament
Torah
Deuteronomy
Genesis
Paul
Biblical Studies
Gospel Of John
Hebrew Bible
The Shepherd Of Hermas
Eschatology
Second Temple Judaism
Dead Sea Scrolls
Roman Empire
Disability
Maimonides
Exodus

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Recent Guests

Jordan B. Gorfinkel
Cartoonist, storyteller, and former Batman franchise editor at DC Comics
Avalanche Comics Entertainment
Episode: The Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel - Bereshit Volume 1: The Beginning with Jordan B Gorfinkel (Koren Publishers, 2026)
Katrin Kogman-Appel
Professor of Medieval Jewish Studies, discussed as lead author
University affiliation discussed in episode
Episode: The Kennicott Bible: A Masterpiece of Jewish Book Art with Katrin Kogman-Appel (Bodleian Library, 2023)
Javier del Barco
Co-author of the Kennicott Bible book, discussed as contributor
University or research institution (as inferred)
Episode: The Kennicott Bible: A Masterpiece of Jewish Book Art with Katrin Kogman-Appel (Bodleian Library, 2023)
Maria Teresa Ortega Monasterio
Co-author of the Kennicott Bible book, discussed as contributor
University or research institution (as inferred)
Episode: The Kennicott Bible: A Masterpiece of Jewish Book Art with Katrin Kogman-Appel (Bodleian Library, 2023)
Ze V Farber
Co-author of The Bible's First Kings
Biblical scholarship
Episode: Avraham Faust and Zev I. Farber, "The Bible’s First Kings: Uncovering the Story of Saul, David, and Solomon" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Yigal Levin
Professor of Jewish History and Contemporary Judaism, Bar-Ilan University
Bar-Ilan University, Israel
Episode: Yigal Levin, "The Chronicles of David and Solomon: 1 Chronicles 10–2 Chronicles 9: A New Translation and Commentary " (Bloomsbury, 2026)
Eckart Otto
Professor, scholar of biblical studies
University/Institute (implied)
Episode: Eckart Otto, "Max Weber's Studies of Ancient Judaism: The Historical Foundation for a Theory of the Modern Age" (Mohr Siebeck, 2002)
Onyekachi Ugwu
Author of The Woman Caught in Adultery and the Gospel of John
Catholic University of Paris
Episode: Onyekachi Ugwu, "The Woman Caught in Adultery and the Gospel of John" (Mohr Siebeck, 2026)
George Savran
Biblical scholar specializing in literary study of the Hebrew Bible
Sheffield Phoenix Press; Brandeis University (PhD)
Episode: George Savran, "Jacob: Conflicted Twin, Aggrieved Patriarch" (Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2025)

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Željko Stanojević
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4.1 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
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The Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel - Bereshit Volume 1: The Beginning with Jordan B Gorfinkel (Koren Publishers, 2026)
Q: How did you balance the accessibility of the visual with the fact that there are some real adult themes in the text itself?
Gorf says he avoids showing objectionable material directly, using implication instead, and rejects imagery that feels inappropriate beside the Hebrew name of God.
The Koren Tanakh Graphic Novel - Bereshit Volume 1: The Beginning with Jordan B Gorfinkel (Koren Publishers, 2026)
Q: How closely did you hew to Midrash?
Gorf says the team surveys scholarship from Midrash, Talmud, modern Jewish commentators, and other sources, then filters it according to the story's central themes and the interpretation they aim to present.
Avraham Faust and Zev I. Farber, "The Bible’s First Kings: Uncovering the Story of Saul, David, and Solomon" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Q: How do you distinguish between the historical core and the later literary/theological shaping of the stories about Saul, David, and Solomon?
The hosts and Faust describe a layered approach: biblical scholarship identifies multiple strands, while archaeology and anthropology help synthesize a broader picture, with some stories reflecting later editorial aims rather than strict history.
Avraham Faust and Zev I. Farber, "The Bible’s First Kings: Uncovering the Story of Saul, David, and Solomon" (Cambridge UP, 2025)
Q: Professor Faust, could you briefly introduce your research career and explain how your previous work led you to this book on Saul, David, and Solomon?
Faust explains the evolution of his research from broader Israelite society to the social and anthropological questions that frame the book, highlighting how 10th-century changes across regions informed the discussion of the United Monarchy and its footprints.
Eckart Otto, "Deuteronomy in the Pentateuch and the Hexateuch: Studies of the Literary History of the Pentateuch and the Hexateuch within the Framework of Deuteronomy" (Mohr Siebeck, 2000)
Q: How does the book change the way we study the Pentateuch and its sources?
It shifts the scholarly focus to a diachronic-synchronic synthesis, arguing for a stable, diachronically informed understanding of Deuteronomy's place in the Pentateuch and for interpreting the priestly code in exilic/post-exilic contexts as part of the integrated Pentateuch rather than as a separate Deuteronomistic layer.

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This show features in-depth conversations with leading biblical scholars about recently published research, often centered on new translations, commentary, or scholarly monographs. Episodes frequently explore methodology, textual history, and the interpretation of core biblical texts (from Genesis through Chronicles), with attention to canonical debates, reception history, and cross-cultural perspectives. A standout trait is the blend of biography, scholarly process, and big-picture historiography, offering listeners a window into how contemporary scholarship reshapes understanding of ancient texts. The format tends to favor rigorous, literature-forward discussions that appeal to academics, students, and informed readers seeking nuanced, ev... more

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