Biblical Context

With James Fleming

From out of the archives, a 1991 interview with James Fleming, who is today director of the Biblical History Center in LaGrange, Georgia. In 1991, he directed a similar facility, the Biblical Resources Study Center in Jerusalem. Both missions were similar, to illustrate biblical history to help people understand the Bible better. In these two programs, Dr. Fleming shares some insights that help us understand the way people lived in the first century and what they would have taken for granted, that helps us better understand the Gospel stories.

tags: context Biblical History Center LaGrange Georgia James Fleming

Jesus and the Synagogue, part 3

With Jordan Ryan

The synagogue is a significant part of Jesus’ ministry, as recounted in the Gospels. And so little is known about the beginnings of the synagogue, that the Gospel accounts are actually a major resource for such studies. Why did Jesus choose the synagogue for the focus of much of his ministry? That's our topic on this program.

tags: Nazareth Synagogue Magdala Jesus

Jesus and the Synagogue, part 2

With Jordan Ryan

The synagogue is a significant part of Jesus’ ministry, as recounted in the Gospels. And so little is known about the beginnings of the synagogue, that the Gospel accounts are actually a major resource for such studies. Why did Jesus choose the synagogue for the focus of much of his ministry? That's our topic on this program.

tags: Nazareth Synagogue Magdala Jesus

Jesus and the Synagogue

With Jordan Ryan

The synagogue is a significant part of Jesus' ministry, as recounted in the Gospels. And so little is known about the beginnings of the synagogue, that the Gospel accounts are actually a major resource for such studies. Wheaton College professor Jordan Ryan, author of The Role of the Synagogue in the Aims of Jesus (Fortress Press, 2017), has excavated at Magdala, where one of the most recently discovered first century synagogues was discovered, and has extensively studied the history of the synagogue. In addition to this 3-part interview, Ryan will be speaking in Madison on Saturday, October 19, 2019, International Archaeology Day. His talk is at 7pm at Upper House, 365 East Campus Mall #200, on the University of Wisconsin campus. Presented by the Madison Biblical Archaeology Society and Upper House. More information and registration here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-synagogue-in-the-new-testament-a-new-frontier-in-biblical-archeology-tickets-66677503207

tags: Nazareth Synagogue Magdala Jesus

A Visit to Susa, part 2

With Todd Bolen

Susa is one of the four capital cities of the Persian empire, and where the stories of Esther, Mordecai, Nehemiah, and Daniel all intersect, in the Hebrew Bible. It’s a long way from Israel, and not an easy place to visit in these modern times. Ancient Persia is the modern nation of Iran. But Todd Bolen of Bibleplaces.com visited Iran a few months ago, and Susa was one of the main places he wanted to see. So we talked about his visit to Susa, as well as Pasargardae, Persepolis, and the Behistun inscription.

tags: Persia Daniel Susa Pasargadae Esther Mordechai Nehemiah Iran Persepolis Behistun