New Books in Biblical Studies

Marshall Poe

New Testament

Judaism

Christianity

Early Christianity

Old Testament

Torah

Deuteronomy

Paul

Biblical Studies

Genesis

Gospel Of John

The Shepherd Of Hermas

Second Temple Judaism

Hebrew Bible

Eschatology

Disability

Roman Empire

Maimonides

Dead Sea Scrolls

Exodus

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	528	Founded	11 years ago
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An-Ting Yi, "From Erasmus to Maius: The History of Codex Vaticanus in New Testament Textual Scholarship" (de Gruyter, 2024)

Codex Vaticanus is often regarded as a pillar of New Testament scholarship, ancient, authoritative, and decisive. In From Erasmus to Maius: The History of Codex Vaticanus in New Testament Textual Scholarship (de Gruyter, 2024) published by De Gruyter... more

21 May 2026 • 1 hr 5 min

Thomas A. Robinson, "Revisiting the God-fearer Thesis in the Development of Early Christianity" (T&T Clark, 2025)

Revisiting the God-fearer Thesis in the Development of Early Christianity (T&T Clark, 2025) examines in depth the theory, evidence, and trail of scholarly work on god-fearers. Thomas A. Robinson argues for substantial revisions in the depiction of th... more

12 May 2026 • 50 min

Justin Michael Reed, "The Injustice of Noah's Curse" (Oxford UP, 2025)

In Genesis 9, Noah plants a vineyard, and eventually becomes drunk and uncovered in his tent. Then we are told that Ham sees the nakedness of his father, but when Noah wakes up he curses Canaan, Ham’s son. For more than two thousand years, interprete... more

10 May 2026 • 33 min

Kim Haines-Eitzen, "The Gospel of John: A Biography" (Princeton UP, 2026)

The contentious life and times of the most widely cited book of the New Testament. Written some two thousand years ago, the Gospel of John is the only Christian Gospel to place Jesus at the creation of the world, and the only one where we find the st... more

6 May 2026 • 50 min

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Thomas Robinson

Author of Revisiting the God-fearer Thesis in the Development of Early Christianity

Author, Revisiting the God-fearer Thesis

Episode: Thomas A. Robinson, "Revisiting the God-fearer Thesis in the Development of Early Christianity" (T&T Clark, 2025)

Justin Michael Reed

Associate Professor of Old Testament Hebrew Bible at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Episode: Justin Michael Reed, "The Injustice of Noah's Curse" (Oxford UP, 2025)

Kim Haines-Eitzen

Author of The Gospel of John, a Biography

Princeton University Press

Episode: Kim Haines-Eitzen, "The Gospel of John: A Biography" (Princeton UP, 2026)

Eric McDonnell

Author of The Formation of Psalms 1-3 and the Arrangement of the Hebrew Psalter

Emory University (adjunct), TC editor for Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism, Bible Odyssey editor, SBL Press digital initiatives manager

Episode: Eric McDonnell, "The Formation of Psalms 1–3 and the Arrangement of the Hebrew Psalter" (Mohr Siebeck, 2026)

Rav Meni Even-Israel

Executive director of the Steinsaltz Center, scholar of Jewish studies

Steinsaltz Center / Koren Publishers

Episode: Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, "Rambam Mishne Torah, Volume 1" (Koren Publishers, 2026)

Josh Franklin

Author of Where Are You? Finding Yourself in the Bible

Temple Judea (Florida) and Jewish Center of the Hamptons

Episode: Josh Franklin, "Where Are You?: Finding Yourself in the Bible" (Wipf & Stock, 2026)

Joanna Kline

Author of Narrative Analogy in the David Story

Gordon College

Episode: Joanna Kline, "Narrative Analogy in the David Story" (Mohr Siebeck, 2024)

Leland Brown

Pastor and author of The First Pastors, Early Christianity's Vision for Ministry

Author, The First Pastors (Gorgias Press)

Episode: Leland Brown, "The First Pastors: Early Christianity’s Vision for Ministry" (Gorgias Press, 2026)

Thomas C. Schmidt

Professor of Religious Studies, Fairfield University; author of Josephus and Jesus

Fairfield University

Episode: The Gospel According to Josephus: A Conversation with Thomas C. Schmidt, Part 1

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Michael Morales

Host of New Books in Biblical Studies and related shows; affiliated with New Books Network and Biblical Studies channels.

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Kim Haines-Eitzen, "The Gospel of John: A Biography" (Princeton UP, 2026)

Q: Could you talk about the role of amulets in early Christianity and how passages from John were incorporated into them?

In that chapter, I was really trying to think about what does it mean to consider the Gospel of John as a kind of artifact from its earliest writing as a book. We have papyrus fragments and amulets where John's words are invoked for protection and healing, showing how the text circulated beyond formal book form and into daily religious practice.

Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, "Rambam Mishne Torah, Volume 1" (Koren Publishers, 2026)

Q: Tell us more about Rambam's Mishne Torah and its place in Judaism.

The Mishneh Torah is a comprehensive codification of Jewish law that moved beyond scattered opinions by presenting a single, unified approach, which helped standardize practice even though some initially resisted the idea; the edition discussed adds commentary, glosses, and practical guidance to make it accessible for contemporary readers.

Leland Brown, "The First Pastors: Early Christianity’s Vision for Ministry" (Gorgias Press, 2026)

Q: Before we dive into the book, could you start just by telling us a bit about yourself and how you became interested in early Christianity?

The guest describes being a pastor in Charleston, South Carolina, with about 15 years in pastoral ministry, his education in a Baptist tradition, and how a gap he perceived in pastoral ministry writings before the 1990s led him to study the Apostolic Fathers and pursue a PhD focusing on pastoral leadership.

S5E5 The Gospel According to Josephus: On the Final Days of Jesus Christ with Thomas C. Schmidt

Q: If you could ask Josephus one thing, what would it be?

I would want to know what his supreme commander Ananas said about Jesus, because that commander would have been at the trial and could illuminate the proximity of Josephus's sources to the events themselves.

Christopher Wright Mitchell, "The Song of Songs - Concordia Commentary" (Concordia Publishing, 2001)

Q: Tell us about yourself and what led you to writing a commentary on The Song of Songs.

I came to Hebrew and Semitic studies through a combination of academic mentorship, personal faith influences, and a long-standing interest in how The Song of Songs communicates both human love and divine love; these factors coalesced over years as I taught, researched, and eventually wrote the commentary.

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Scholarly interviews focus on biblical studies, rabbinic literature, early Christianity, and related textual analysis. Listeners likely include academics, students, clergy, and researchers who value rigorous book discussions, historical-context explorations, and interdisciplinary approaches (from textuality and authorship to urban religious life). Episodes frequently hinge on newly published works, with guests ranging from biblical scholars to theologians and historians who illuminate how ancient texts inform modern ethics, identity, and religious practice. A notable strength is the blend of close textual work with broader cultural and historical questions, often connecting ancient insights to contemporary debates in religion and philosophy... more

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