Why should Christians still care about biblical languages today—and what does that have to do with Chinese, Aramaic, and Navy chaplaincy?

In this episode of the ProveText Podcast, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb talks with Dr. Scott Callaham, biblical language scholar, author, missionary, and Navy chaplain, about a life devoted to Scripture, languages, and the service of the global church.

We discuss:

- Why biblical Aramaic is often neglected—and why it matters

- How learning Chinese reshaped the way Scripture is read and taught

- The value of modern languages for biblical interpretation

- Dr. Callaham’s books Biblical Aramaic for Biblical Interpreters and Sacred Characters- Targums, Targumic Aramaic, and how ancient translations interpret Scripture

- Ministry at the intersection of academia, missions, and military chaplaincy

This conversation highlights how language learning isn’t just academic—it’s pastoral, missional, and deeply formative for reading the Bible faithfully.

📘 Explore Dr. Callaham’s work:

Biblical Aramaic for Biblical Interpreters – https://glossahouse.com/products/biblical-aramaic-for-biblical-interpreters

Sacred Characters: Daily Readings from the Chinese Bible – https://glossahouse.com/products/sacred-characters-daily-readings-from-the-chinese-bible

👉Connect with Dr. Callaham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-callaham-7740487/

https://dailydoseofaramaic.com/

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