The Bible For Normal People

Peter Enns and Jared Byas

A weekly podcast talk show having serious talks about the sacred book. Hosted by Peter Enns and Jared Byas.

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[Bible] Episode 247: Jared Byas - What It Means to Take the Bible Literally

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05/29/23 • 37 min

What do people mean when they say they take the Bible literally? In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared breaks down how words in this common phrase are overworked and underpaid, how it functions as a cultural password, and how we can approach the text with intellectual honesty by reading the Bible literarily.

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[Bible] Episode 257: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins 1 Kings

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10/09/23 • 61 min

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, our resident destroyer Pete is on a mission to ruin the book of 1 Kings by delving into the historical context and narrative themes of this ancient text which marks the beginning of the end of Israel’s monarchy.

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[Bible] Episode 234: Meredith J. C. Warren - Meredith Warren Ruins John 6

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02/27/23 • 41 min

Hold onto your communion wafers, folks! In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Meredith J. C. Warren guides Pete and Jared through eight weird verses in John 6:51-58, exploring whether or not the passage refers to the Eucharist, and how Hellenistic hero literature could have influenced John’s storytelling arc.

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[Bible] Episode 246: Amy Kalmanofsky - Dangerous Sisters in the Hebrew Bible

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05/22/23 • 46 min

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Jared and Pete are joined by Amy Kalmanofsky to reveal the narrative role of sisters in the Hebrew Bible, explain three categories of sister relationships, and identify “ideal” and “dangerous” sisters in the text.

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[Bible] Episode 253: Rev. Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams - The Book of Ruth

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08/14/23 • 43 min

We’re uncovering more than Boaz’s feet in this episode of The Bible for Normal People as Judy Fentress-Williams joins Pete and Jared to take a historical-critical look at the symbolism, cultural context, and subversive embrace of the other within the book of Ruth.

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[Bible] Episode 254: Richard Kalmin - The Talmud

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08/28/23 • 36 min

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Richard Kalmin about the origins and history of the Talmud, why it was written, and how the text has functioned not just within Jewish history, but also in various modern denominations of Judaism.

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Episode 178: Pete Enns - Pete Ruins Isaiah

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09/13/21 • 74 min

In this episode of the Bible for Normal People, Pete Enns continues his habit of ruining things for everyone. Today’s topic is the book of Isaiah, and Pete shares five fun facts that biblical scholars like to talk about that will ruin your life—probably not. We’ll see.

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Episode 229: Joel Marcus - Parting of the Ways Between Judaism & Christianity

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12/05/22 • 51 min

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Joel Marcus breaks down the history and intricacies of how, when, and why the Christian religion broke away from Judaism, and how that turn toward independence shaped the New Testament.

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[Bible] Episode 245: Elizabeth Schrader Polczer - Resurrecting Mary the Tower

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05/15/23 • 44 min

Everything you thought you knew about Mary Magdalene is questioned in this episode of The Bible for Normal People, in which Elizabeth Schrader Polczer joins Pete and Jared to discuss textual criticism, the meaning of Magdalene, and why John 11 might not be as straightforward as we think.

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[Bible] Episode 258: Marc Brettler & Alan Lenzi - The Problem of Evil (Part 1)

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10/23/23 • 55 min

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Marc Brettler and Alan Lenzi join Pete and Jared to discuss the context of evil in the Bible and other ancient Mesopotamian texts, giving insight into how people thousands of years ago wrestled with divine sovereignty and human suffering. This is the first of two episodes on the problem of evil—don’t miss part two on Faith for Normal People as Pete and Jared discuss theological frameworks with Tom Oord.

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How many episodes does The Bible For Normal People have?

The Bible For Normal People currently has 340 episodes available.

What topics does The Bible For Normal People cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Bible For Normal People?

The episode title '[Bible] Episode 247: Jared Byas - What It Means to Take the Bible Literally' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Bible For Normal People?

The average episode length on The Bible For Normal People is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Bible For Normal People released?

Episodes of The Bible For Normal People are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Bible For Normal People?

The first episode of The Bible For Normal People was released on Mar 13, 2017.

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Peter Enns and Jared Byas

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