On the Way with Max Botner: A Podcast of the Center for Bible Study

On the Way is a biblical studies podcast hosted by scholar Max Botner, featuring interviews with leading experts in biblical studies, theology, and early Christianity. Explore the historical contexts of the Bible and key issues in biblical interpretation. Designed for students, pastors, and serious readers, this podcast helps you read the Bible with clarity, depth, and historical insight.

On the Way with Max Botner: A Podcast of the Center for Bible Study is a religion podcast hosted by Max Botner, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Max Botner hosts On the Way with Max Botner: A Podcast of the Center for Bible Study, a religion show with 69 episodes published.

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  Why the Biblical God Is Nothing Like Zeus: A Conversation with J. D. Lyonhart

  May 18, 202658 minS0

  <p>Become a member of the Center for Bible Study 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membershipWhat if God is not simply the greatest being in the universe—but Being itself? In this thought-provoking episode, Max Botner sits down with philosopher and theologian JD Lyonhart to explore the deep philosophical and theological themes behind his new book, *Zeus Was an Atheist: An Odd Retelling of the Moses Story*. Together, they unpack one of the Bible’s most profound revelations: the divine name “I AM.” Drawing from the Exodus story, JD argues that the God of Scripture is fundamentally unlike the gods of mytholog...

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  7 Key Ideas about Gender in the World of the New Testament: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Hylen

  Apr 13, 202654 minS0

  <p>What did gender signify in the world of the New Testament, and how might gender theory help us understand it better? In this interview, Dr. Susan E. Hylen, Charles Howard Candler Professor of New Testament at Emory University, discusses her groundbreaking book Gender Mobility: 7 Ideas about Gender in the New Testament Period, exploring how gender functioned in the ancient world. She challenges common assumptions about fixed gender roles, showing how social status, power, and identity rendered gender more fluid than we often imagine.</p><p>You’ll discover:</p><p>- How gender operated as a spectrum in antiquity</p>...

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  Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: A Conversation with Drs. Libby Backfish and Cynthia Shafer-Elliott

  Mar 30, 202654 minS0

  <p>Imagine entering the world of ancient Israel not just through texts, but by understanding everyday life, household rituals, and the deep theological meanings behind laws and worship. Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott, an archaeologist specializing in everyday domestic practices, and Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Backfish, a biblical theologian, showcase the ground-breaking approach of grounded theology—analyzing material culture alongside biblical texts to paint a fuller picture of Israel's faith, law, and worship practices. This episode uncovers the fascinating connections between household life, covenant, divine justice, and worship, all grounded in the archaeological remains and biblical narratives that shaped Israelite identity.You'll discover...

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  What Was Paul Doing with the Old Testament? A Conversation with Dr. David Lincicum

  Mar 9, 202659 minS0

  <p>In this conversation, New Testament scholar David Lincicum explores how the Apostle Paul the Apostle reads and interprets Scripture in his letters. Drawing on insights from his book The Commentarial Impulse, Lincicum argues that Paul often writes in a way that resembles ancient biblical commentary, engaging deeply with texts like Book of Deuteronomy and Book of Genesis. We explore how Paul’s interpretive approach shapes major passages such as Epistle to the Romans (especially Romans 9–11) and Epistle to the Colossians, and how his reading of Israel’s Scriptures influenced later Christian interpretation of the Old Testament.Topics include:- How Pa...

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  How Did We Get The Bible? Thinking Theologically about the Formation of Text and Canon

  Feb 23, 202642 minS0

  <p>Grab Your Copy of How Then Shall We Read? A Student's Guide to Interpreting the New Testament 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802883842?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzmaxbotne-20&creativeASIN=0802883842&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1Z0VC22LJXOFX&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin</p><p><br></p><p>Check out our new course: Introduction to Biblical Interpretation 👉 https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/l/pdp/introduction-to-biblical-interpretation</p><p>Become a member of the Center for Bible Study: https://the-center-for-bible-study.teachable.com/p/the-center-for-bible-study-membership</p><p><br></p><p>***How did the Bible come to be? Why do Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Bibles...

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