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Mar 2023
28m 25s

The Bible and Cultural Critique (with Ch...

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
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How does the Bible guide us in applying its truths to our culture? Of course the Bible applies to our individual lives, but the Bible is also a rich resource for critique of any culture. Join Scott and Sean with their guest, British philosopher Chris Watkin for a fascinating journey through the major theological emphases in Scripture and how they apply to ... Show More
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