Elisha and the Bears, Contextual Deep-Dives, and What’s the Deal with Hell?
In this latest Ask A Bible Scholar episode, Bible Scholars Erin and Evan explore listener questions about when/how to consider Biblical context, why Elisha made bears attack some kids, and so much more! You’ll hear a full breakdown of how to approach tough scripture, plenty of resources for thinking about Hell, and rapid-fire episode recommendations for topics we have previously covered!
In this latest Ask A Bible Scholar episode, Bible Scholars Erin and Evan explore listener questions about when/how to consider Biblical context, why Elisha made bears attack some kids, and so much more! You’ll hear a full breakdown of how to approach tough scripture, plenty of resources for thinking about Hell, and rapid-fire episode recommendations for topics we have previously covered!
Mentions
- Bible Scholar Resources: NET Bible | Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible | Bible Gateway Plus | Bible Hub | An Asian Introduction to the New Testament
- Context and the Bible: Listen to SWDGISS: How We Read the Bible
- Bible Verses referenced by Erin: Exodus 21 | Ephesians 6 | Colossians 3 | 1 Timothy 6 | Mark 9:1 | Matthew 10:23 | Deuteronomy 15:1 | Matthew 5:43
- English Bible Translation Deep-Dive: BSQTNA #13 on Patreon
- Elisha Resources: 2 Kings 2 | Here’s our episode on Elijah
- Curious about Hell? SWDGISS: Hell | BSQTNA # 12: The Harrowing of Hell
- Bible Verses referenced by Evan: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 | 2 Corinthians 5
- All about Daniel: Listen to our Daniel Season
- One is not better than the other: Listen to our episode on Mary and Martha
- Communion Deep-Dive: SWDGISS: Communion
- Innerancy: January Ask A Bible Scholar | Open House #2 on Patreon | The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr
- Can you tell me more about prayer? The Faith Adjacent Toolkit: Prayer | The NOs of Prayer
- Need a Taylor Swift Theological Breakdown? Listen to The Faith Adjacency of The Tortured Poets Department
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