Engaging Scripture: Conversations in Biblical Studies
Dr. Nijay K. Gupta engages with the latest biblical scholars and scholarship.
Thu, April 11, 2024
Ep15: Interview with David Capes (Matthew through OT Eyes)
Dr. David Capes joins the show to talk about his new book, Matthew Through OT Eyes, a great resource highlighting the Jewish background and context of the First Gospel.
Thu, February 29, 2024
Ep 14:Humility Illuminated with Dr. Dennis R. Edwards
Dr. Dennis Edwards (North Park Theological Seminary) sat down for an interview about his new book Humility Illuminated. Learn about what the Bible means and doesn't mean by humility, and how humility is more of a posture towards God than it is a certain set of actions. You'll love this insightful conversation, listen in and get the book to learn more.
Mon, February 19, 2024
Episode 13: "Writers on Writers" with Guest Dr. Matthew W. Bates
Engaging Scripture has a new series, "Writers on Writers," where I (Nijay) talk about respected writers in biblical studies about the art and science of writing, ups and downs, successes and failures, and everything in between.
Mon, February 19, 2024
Ep12: Getting to Know Dr. Matthew W. Bates
My podcast (formerly called Crux Sola) has been renamed Engaging Scripture. Same content: biblical teaching and biblical scholarship. I am excited to do this brief interview with Matt Bates, recently hired as Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary (fall 2024). This is a fun "get to know you" podcast short. A more serious discussion is coming up next!
Thu, October 20, 2022
Episode 11: Interview with Patrick Schreiner on the Theology of Acts and More!
In this episode, Dr. Patrick Schreiner shares about some of his new publications on Acts and his brand new book on "political discipleship" and NT theology.
Tue, September 27, 2022
Episode 10: Interview with Rebekah Eklund (Luke and Forgiveness)
Theological Themes of the New Testament Dr. Rebekah Eklund talks about the theology of Luke-Acts and Luke's perspective on repentance and forgiveness.
S1 E9 · Tue, September 20, 2022
Episode 9: Interview with F. Scott Spencer (Mark and the Good News)
We are continuing our series on Theological Themes in the New Testament. We have on the show today Dr. Scott Spencer, a Gospels expert, talking about the theology of Mark, and especially what Mark means by EUANGELION, "Good News."
S1 E8 · Tue, September 06, 2022
E8: Matthew and Righteousness (Conversation with Dr. David Capes)
With this episode we launch a new series related to my book 15 NT Words of Life. I interview expert scholars on various theological themes in the NT. First up, Dr. David Capes (Lanier Library) on the concept of righteousness in the Gospel of Matthew.
S1 E7 · Thu, May 26, 2022
E7: Interview with Dr. Jeannine Brown on Hermeneutics and Philippians
Nijay chats with Dr. Jeannine Brown (Bethel Seminary) about two of her newest books, one on hermeneutics (Scripture as Communication) and the other on Philippians (Tyndale New Testament Commentary).
S1 E6 · Sat, May 07, 2022
E6: Interview with Emerson Powery on Parable of the Good Samaritan
Nijay and Dr. Emerson Powery talk about his new book on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. They also discuss biblical hermeneutics, African-American interpretation, reception studies, and more.
S1 E5 · Wed, April 20, 2022
E5: Theological Interpretation of Romans with Dr. Michael Gorman
Dr. Michael Gorman published an excellent new commentary (Eerdmans, 2022). Nijay and Mike talk about theological interpretation of Romans, commentary research and writing, and Romans scholarship.
S1 E4 · Tue, March 01, 2022
E4: 1 Peter and More: Interview with Dr. Dennis R. Edwards
Nijay talks to Dr. Dennis R. Edwards (North Park Theological Seminary) about 1 Peter and other New Testament topics. Edwards is author of the 1 Peter volume in the Story of God Bible Commentary and is also has a forthcoming book on a theology of humility.
S1 E3 · Tue, February 22, 2022
E3: Hebrews, Revelation, and More: Interview with Dr. David deSilva
David deSilva (Ashland Theological Seminary) has written across the whole New Testament and has made major contributions on Hebrews, Galatians
S1 E1 · Tue, February 01, 2022
E1: Cruciformity: Interview with Dr. Michael J. Gorman
Nijay interviews Dr. Michael J. Gorman on 20+ years of scholarship on the subject of Paul, the cross, and the Christian life.
S1 E2 · Tue, February 01, 2022
E2: Studying Romans: Interview with Dr. Beverly R. Gaventa
Nijay interviews Dr. Beverly Gaventa on Romans scholarship.
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