
Podcast about the New Testament and Christian Origins by Mark Goodacre, Professor of Religious Studies, Duke University.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 113 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityEducationReligion & Spirituality | |||

NT Pod 123 asks, "Did Paul think that Jesus was God?" It is just under 23 minutes long.
NT Pod 123: Did Paul think that Jesus was God? (mp3)
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Key texts (in the order in which they are discussed): Romans 9.5, Co... more
NT Pod 122 asks "How did Paul die?" It is eleven minutes and 40 seconds long.
NT Pod 122: How did Paul die? (audio, mp3)
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Key texts (in the order that they are mentioned): Acts 21-28; Acts 7; Acts 20.17-38; 2 Ti... more
NT Pod 121 asks "Why did Paul write the epistle to the Romans?" It is 17 minutes long.
NT Pod 121: Why did Paul write the epistle to the Romans? (mp3)
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Key texts (in the order in which they are cited in the... more
NT Pod 120 asks "Why did Paul write letters?" It is 12 minutes long.
NT Pod 120: Why did Paul write letters? (mp3)
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Key texts: 2 Cor. 11.28, 2 Cor. 13.7, 1 Thess. 3.5-8, 2 Cor. 10.9-11, 2 Cor. 13.9-10, Gal. 4.1... more
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Thankyou to mark goldacre for these podcasts. I like how mark explains things for a non academic audience. Really understandable. Mark and Bart Ehrman must be protected at all costs.
My favorite NT scholar and podcast of all time! I play the episodes on repeat
Accessible insight into NT scholarship, historical Jesus research, origins of Christianity and more. Mark is an excellent presenter and host. It’s an honour to have open access to this scholarship.
Put your propeller hat on and get ready for an academic deep dive into the New Testament and Christian Origins. Featuring monologues, interviews, book discussions, and repurposed lectures, this podcast by Mark Goodacre (Frances Hill Fox Professor of Religious Studies at Duke University) is a wealth of information and insight. If you're ready for something deeper than simple 'feel good spirituality', this show has a rich depth and honest academic integrity.
This is an excellent and clear discussion of various issues in Net Testament and Christian origins. I especially recommend it to anyone who loves theology but has graduated from school (or seminary). This is stimulating discussion and Goodacre does a great job acknowledging his perspective/conclusions while still charitably explaining views of those with whom he disagrees.
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A rigorous exploration of New Testament texts and Christian origins, with a focus on historical method, literary criticism, and how scholarly interpretations shape our understanding of early Christianity. Episodes repeatedly weigh historical plausibility, sources, and editorial intent, offering careful distinctions between historical detail and theological aim. The host presents complex scholarship in accessible terms, often highlighting how different Gospel writers use history to advance distinct theological agendas. A standout trait is the willingness to engage with methodological debates (redaction criticism, synoptic relations, the Messianic Secret) in a clear, approachable manner, making specialized topics usable for students, educator... more
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