Summary In this conversation, Joel Muddamalle interviews Kevin Grasso about the importance of studying biblical languages and the role of the Dead Sea Scrolls in understanding the Bible. They discuss the accessibility of biblical languages through tools like Biblingo and the value of reading second temple literature. They also address the topic of women in ministry and offer advice on engaging in theological debates with humility and a willingness to submit to the text. Get started with Biblingo today with discount code: THEOTALK10 📕 Order Dr. Joel's Book, "The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility" - Get 40% off any Christian Standard Bible with code "TTT40" Takeaways Studying biblical languages is important for understanding the text and its original meaning. The Dead Sea Scrolls provide valuable insights into the world of Second Temple Judaism and validate the accuracy of later manuscripts. Reading second temple literature can help Christians better understand the cultural and historical context of the Bible. Engaging in theological debates requires humility, a willingness to submit to the text, and a recognition that it's okay to be wrong. Tools like Biblingo make biblical languages more accessible to everyday Bible readers. Approaching theological debates with humility and a desire to understand the text can lead to growth and a deeper understanding of God's word. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:57 The Importance of Translations and Understanding the Original Languages 19:00 The Significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls 23:51 Exploring Second Temple Literature 29:36 Navigating the Topic of Women in Ministry 36:09 Making Biblical Languages Accessible with Biblingo 📚 If you want to learn how to move beyond reading the Bible to actually understanding it, Dr. Joel created a new course “How To Read and Understand the Bible: An Introduction To Hermeneutics” for you! -