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Feb 2023
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[Bible] Episode 232: David Lambert - Is ...

PETER ENNS AND JARED BYAS
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In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with David Lambert about how scholars define “scripture,” how communities throughout history have changed the meaning and nature of biblical texts, and whether or not the Bible can ever be universally understood as scripture. Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice ... Show More
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