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The Sotah Ritual and the Proto-Gospel of James
https://nygbspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/4-biblical-magic-the-sotah-ritual-and-proto-james-s01-e04 Ever wondered about the obscure "bitter water" ceremony in Numbers 5? Did you know that James has a Gospel? And did you know there's a connection between them? In this episode, Jill and Zac wade through the murky depths of a strange ritual in the Old Testament and how the Gospel of James makes … Continue reading The Sotah Ritual and the Proto-Gospel of James
Hannah and Prophecy
https://nygbspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/3-hannah-s01-e03 In this episode, Jill and Zac discuss Hannah and her song in 1 Sam 2:1-10, how scholars have interpreted the song, and why she should be considered a prophet.
Mary Magdalene
https://nygbspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/2-mary-magdalene-s01-e02 New episode for NYGBS! In this installment, we talk about Mary Magdalene. Who was she? Where did she get her name? Is Dan Brown the leading authority on her? (Spoiler: he's not) Important source text: Jane Schaberg – The Resurrection of Mary Magdalene: Legends, Apocrypha, and the Christian Testament. Continuum, 2004 Listen on either SoundCloud or the … Continue reading Mary Magdalene
Beheading of John the Baptist
https://nygbspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/1-john-the-baptist-s01-e01 In the inaugural episode, Jill and Zac discuss the beheading of John the Baptist from Mark 6:14-29. They discuss the role that honor and shame played in the ancient Mediterranean as well as the intersections of oath-making and power.
Jillian D. Nelson, PhD 