
About this episode
Did Paul actually say that? In this week’s podcast episode, Tim and Jon talk about how to wisely read the New Testament letters by asking key questions about Paul’s context. This practice, known as mirror reading, can help us read and apply these letters to our lives responsibly.
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Timestamps
- Part one (0:00–14:00)
- Part two (14:00–25:00)
- Part three (25:00–39:30)
- Part four (39:30–59:30)
- Part five (59:30–end)
Additional Resources
- John M. G. Barclay, Obeying the Truth: Paul's Ethics in Galatians
- Scot McKnight, Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of Empire
- Nijay Gupta, “Mirror-Reading Moral Issues in Paul’s Letters,” in Journal for the Study of the New Testament, vol. 34 (2012), pp. 361-381.
- Robert Jewett, Romans: A Commentary, 59.
Show Music
- Defender Instrumental by Tents
- Playa by Mauro Somm
- Bubble by KV
- Pale Horses by Moby
- A Case for Shame by Moby
Show produced by Dan Gummel and Camden McAfee.
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