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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“I am so pleased to listen to a presentation on this fazscinbating topic that is NOT burdened by a fundamentalist or a germanic critic bent. Just good clear exposition.”
KevinICdesigner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/16
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“Love this pod because it’s about the content in the books in the bible not about preaching some particular religious doctrine. If you are interested in an intelligent understanding from an historical perspective that is inclusive of all monotheistic doctrines this is for you. If you think the...”Read full review »
eac57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/16/17
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