Analyzing And Interpreting Ancient Religious Texts with Renowned Scholar And Teacher

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In this episode, we connect with Amy-Jill “AJ” Levine. AJ is an E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Department of Religious Studies, and Graduate Department of Religion. She is also the author of many notable books, including The Misunderstood Jew, Light of the World, and The Bible With and Without Jesus.

AJ joins us today to discuss her extensive research of ancient religious texts, and outline her journey as an internationally renowned scholar and teacher.

Tune in now to discover:

The difference between the Old Testament and the Tanakh.
What archeology can tell us about ancient religious texts.
How translations can alter the meaning of historical texts like the Tanakh.
Technological innovations associated with ancient texts.
The study of the Bible and books like it is constantly changing and revealing new things. Scholars like Amy-Jill Levine play an important role in the refinement of these texts so that our society can better understand what they mean…

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