Matthew’s gospel employs more than half of its Old Testament citations within the gospel’s prologue (Matt. 1-4). Although these texts lead Matthew’s story, many scholars have long assumed that the scriptural citations have nothing to do with their original OT context. Was Matthew a bumbling hermeneutist? Not so, says Nicholas Piotrowski. In his book, Matthew ... Show More
Apr 27
Susanna Elm and Kristina Sessa, "War and Community in Late Antiquity" (Cambridge UP, 2026)
Susanna Elm and Kristina Sessa, War and Community in Late Antiquity (Cambridge UP, 2026) Late Antiquity (ca. 250–600 CE) was a world at war: barbarian migrations, civil wars, raids, and increasingly porous frontiers affected millions of its inhabitants. While military and politic ... Show More
1h 51m
Apr 21
James Bultema, "Free Enough to Grow: The Turkish Protestant Movement, 1961-2016" (Springer, 2026)
In Free Enough to Grow: The Turkish Protestant Movement, 1961-2016 (Springer Nature, 2026), James Bultema identifies and investigates four central factors that gave rise to the Turkish Protestant movement in the latter half of the twentieth century and the early years of the twen ... Show More
1 h
Apr 11
Joanna Kline, "Narrative Analogy in the David Story" (Mohr Siebeck, 2024)
Have you ever heard echoes of the Genesis patriarchs in the story of David? If so, you're not alone! Join us as we speak with Joanna Kline about her monograph, Narrative Analogy in the David Story (Mohr Siebeck, 2024) where she brings out parallels between Genesis 22-50 and 1 Sa ... Show More
18m 52s
Mar 2025
The Tears of Things with Pete Enns
How can we find wisdom amidst outrage and connect with the divine in the face of suffering? In this episode, we're exploring the self-titled first chapter of Richard's latest book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, entitled "The Tears of Things." After ... Show More
1h 25m
Sep 2024
Mind-Blowing Bible Study (Dr. Scott Hahn) | Ep. 483
Dr. Scott Hahn is a renowned Catholic theologian, Christian apologist, and best-selling author. He is the founder and president of the St. Paul Center, an apostolate dedicated to teaching Catholics to read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Dr. Hahn holds the Fr. Michael Sca ... Show More
2h 34m
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<li>Date Preached: Nov 3, 2024</li>
<li>Passage: Colossians 2:8-10</li>
<li>For more information about this sermon, please visit <a href="https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/jesus-is-lord" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Village Church</a> ... Show More
