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World of the Bible Podcast, a Tyndale House Production

Tyndale House, Cambridge
Tyndale House
Old Testament
Textual Criticism
New Testament
Christianity
Gospels
New Testament Manuscripts
Prophetic Literature
Micah
Jonah
Covenant
Abraham
Bible
William Tyndale
Book Of Acts
Psalms
Josephus
Jesus
Jeroboam II
Hezekiah

The Tyndale House podcast now has a new name: World of the Bible podcast. It is still coming to you from Tyndale House, Cambridge, bringing you the same engaging bible research to help you better understand the Bible and explore reasons why it can be trusted.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes90Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In this episode, we speak with Anwar Tjen, a Bible translation consultant from Indonesia whose work has helped shape Bible translation used by millions of Christians. From his academic research on the Septuagint (the Ancient Greek Old Testament) to h... more

What does William Tyndale’s legacy look like 500 years later?

Historian Harry Spillane joins us to trace Tyndale’s remarkable influence on the English Bible, from Coverdale and the Matthew Bible through to the Geneva, Bishops’ and King James Bibles.... more

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Why was William Tyndale’s English Bible so controversial, and how radical was Tyndale within the English Reformation? Historian Karl Gunther explores Tyndale’s translation of the New Testament, the influence of Martin Luther, his disputes with Thomas... more

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William Tyndale looms so large over the early English Reformation that it's easy to mistake him for a typical figure of the movement. In fact, he was one of its most distinctive and uncompromising voices.

In this episode, Dr Tony Watkins, our Fellow... more

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Recent Guests

Alec Ryrie
Historian from Durham University
Durham University
Episode: S9E7 The man who wouldn’t play Henry VIII’s game
Peter J Williams
Bible scholar featured on episode
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Episode: S10E3 In the image of God – Genesis chapter 2 (Genesis chapter 1-9 Deep Dive, Part Three)
J Caleb Howard
Bible scholar featured on episode
Tyndale House
Episode: S10E3 In the image of God – Genesis chapter 2 (Genesis chapter 1-9 Deep Dive, Part Three)
Caleb Howard
seriologist on staff, reads ancient cuneiform writing, Akkadian and Sumerian
Tyndale House
Episode: Series 10 Trailer
Rebecca Idestrom
Professor of Old Testament at Tyndale University, Toronto; author of Show Me Your Glory
Tyndale University, Toronto
Episode: Meet the Scholar: Rebecca Idestrom
Thomas C. Schmidt
Associate professor at Fairfield University; visiting fellow at Princeton; author of Josephus and Jesus
Fairfield University; Princeton University
Episode: Tom Schmidt: How well connected were Josephus and Jesus?
Jill Firth
Lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament at Ridley College, Melbourne
Ridley College (Melbourne)
Episode: Meet the Scholar: Jill Firth
Karl Gunther
Historian of the Reformation
University of Florida
Episode: S9E4. An Enduring Legacy– William Tyndale’s Life and Legacy, part 4
Bruce Gordon
Professor of Ecclesiastical History
Yale Divinity School
Episode: S9E4. An Enduring Legacy– William Tyndale’s Life and Legacy, part 4

Host

Tony Watkins
Host of the Tyndale House Podcast; Fellow for Public Engagement at Tyndale House Cambridge; leads conversations with scholars about Genesis, translation history, and biblical interpretation

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Interesting and enjoyable

    Thank you Tyndale, I am really enjoying your podcast. I am a committed Christian with an academic background, but not a theologian. Podcast is accessible and gives new angles on scripture without undermining it. Always good to hear from scholars who have a personal faith. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skylark 8TZ
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Fascinating and insightful

    This is a fantastic series - a great mix of documentary storytelling and in depth interviews with leading historians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MPDC1980
    United States6 months ago
  • Rich and helpful

    As a pastor who loves to study, I found this episode especially helpful, since this spoke into the privileges of being able to dive deeply into God’s word, but also the particular sinful tendencies that a Christian academic, theologian or, by implication, studying pastor, may be exposed to. I was blessed by the two Bible passages that were opened up in this episode. I hope many others are similarly blessed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    interest 123
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Thank you

    I am just jumping into season 5, but I am loving an intellectually honest and biblically faithful review of the manuscripts! Keep more content like this coming please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GregoryS12
    United States2 years ago
  • Top Notch Scholarship

    Thank you, Tyndall House for the great work you’re doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Makarios7D
    Canada2 years ago

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S9E7 The man who wouldn’t play Henry VIII’s game
Q: How did Tyndale's environment shape his legacy in language and theology?
The conversation emphasizes that Tyndale's translation work not only contributed to English Protestant theology by leaning toward an Erasmian approach but also deeply influenced the English language and the style of later Bible translations, including the King James Version.
S9E7 The man who wouldn’t play Henry VIII’s game
Q: What motivated Tyndale to translate and publish the New Testament abroad rather than staying in England?
Tyndale's decision appears to be driven by a combination of naivety about English restrictions and a strategic choice to work with likeminded reformers abroad, where vernacular translations were more feasible, ultimately leading him to Cologne and then Antwerp for publication.
S9E7 The man who wouldn’t play Henry VIII’s game
Q: Who were the key figures around Tyndale at Cambridge and how did they influence him?
The discussion suggests there were hints of a network around Erasmus and other reform-minded scholars, but there is no definitive evidence of direct influence; it is more likely that Tyndale operated within an Erasmian frame while incorporating later Lutheran ideas as his work progressed.
S9E5 Lost in Translation? Jerome, Erasmus, and the Road to Tyndale
Q: Can you explain what Erasmus was doing and why it mattered for Bible translations?
Erasmus deepened study of Greek, examined manuscripts, and published a Greek text with a Latin side-by-side, inviting readers to compare against existing Latin versions and emphasizing returning to the original languages as a path to correcting corruption in the Latin Bible.
Meet the Scholar: Rebecca Idestrom
Q: How does the book treat the relationship between glory and God's character?
The book argues that the glory of God is inseparable from His character—compassion, mercy, and faithfulness—so Moses' request becomes a window into understanding God's identity as much as His presence.

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Scholarly conversations unpack biblical texts with a strong emphasis on original languages, historical context, and close reading of Genesis and other Old Testament themes. Episodes feature a rotating panel of Tyndale House researchers and visiting scholars who translate linguistic nuances, compare ancient Near Eastern parallels, and connect textual details to larger theological narratives. The show blends rigorous exegesis with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for pastors, educators, students, and lay readers who want credible scholarship that remains practical for teaching and discussion. A notable strength is the consistent involvement of established biblical scholars from Tyndale House and partner institutions, which lends de... more

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