Good intentions, problematic factual errors
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“I am a liberal Protestant with a graduate-level theology degree. I am perfectly happy to lean about textual traditions and places where the Bible differs from other sources. I am glad this podcast digs into those subjects.
But when he makes offhand comments such as Protestants other than Episcopalians and Lutherans not having a liturgical year, or says that the “simplest” explanation for Jesus having siblings is that they're products of Joseph’s 1st marriage, then I worry about what other details he’s getting wrong and assumptions he's making.
His lack of use of the NRSV Bible is also a major red flag. That is the standard translation used in non-doctrinal academic settings. I do applaud his frequent references to and quotes from Jewish translations. Few people bother.
He’s a good storyteller. So if you're here for the story, great. Get the academic analysis from someone else.”Read full review »
Revwig1974 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/21
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“More focus on summarizing the Bible than expected, but the host creates an informative, concise, and entertaining show each time.”
N EC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/16
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“I'm a Presbyterian pastor of 20 years, seminary teacher and have my own theology podcast (Jesus at 2AM), and I have NEVER found a more comprehensible explanation of biblical history than this one! I recommend TBIH constantly! (And have yet to have anyone not come back to thank me.) Garry is a...”Read full review »
Jesusat2AM (aka Kirk Winslow) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/17
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“The absolute best podcast on the bible. A mix of history, biblical stories, and a peek into modern religious scholarship. Garry is super knowledgable and entertaining, he has respect for the topic as well as a healthy ammount of cynicism and humor. Plus he's Australian, so the voicework is...”Read full review »
Mere98 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/17
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