In this conversation, Nicholas Elder discusses his book Gospel Media: Reading, Writing, and Circulating Jesus Traditions, which covers the complexity of reading, writing, and circulating texts in the ancient world. He dispels myths about these practices and highlights the influence of other fields on biblical studies. He explores the relationship between ancient and modern media and emphasizes the sociality of media. He challenges assumptions about early Christian reading practices and the influence of anti-Judaism. He discusses the importance of orality in the ancient world and the transition from orality to textuality. He also examines the oral characteristics of the Gospel of Mark and the similarities between ancient and modern media practices. Recommendations include: Helen K Bond, William A Johnson, Loeb Classical Library, and Amanda H Podany. Click here to find out where you can follow and support the podcast.