Oct 8, 2024
Pontius Pilate is a relatively minor figure in the gospels of the New Testament, but one who plays a vital role as the Roman official in charge of Jesus’ sentencing.
Given that he’s the face of Rome in the New Testament Gospels, he’s presented in a surprisingly positive light! The same is true for his appearances...
Oct 1, 2024
The phrase "synoptic gospels" is thrown around a lot in Biblical scholarship, but what does it mean, and why are they important?
Are they as similar as people seem to think, and what do non-academics get wrong about them? Today, Megan is joined by Dr. Mark Goodacre, professor of Religious Studies and expert in all...
Sep 24, 2024
Many people in the modern western world view reincarnation as a belief predominately from eastern religions - especially buddhism and hinduism.
Believe it or not, reincarnation was also a theological concept for some early Christians! How does what early Christians taught about reincarnation differ from what...
Sep 17, 2024
Welcome everyone to a very special episode of Misquoting Jesus - our 100th episode!
In keeping with our centesimal celebration (hey, it's a word!), we’re going to be exploring the world of Christianity 100 years after Jesus’ death.
Was Christianity still a small, persecuted offshoot of apocalyptic Judaism, or had it...
Sep 10, 2024
The Bible is frequently invoked in the ongoing national debates about abortion, almost always to show that abortion is murder and strictly forbidden. Is that true?
This episode is not meant to resolve the issue about whether abortion should ever be considered a legitimate procedure or not.
The focus is on what the...