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Episode 102: Interview with Charles Randall Paul Hosted by Brian Whitney In this episode, Charles Randall Paul discusses his forthcoming book, Converting the Saints: A Study of Religious Rivalry in America, as well as the interfaith organization he founded, the Foundation for Religious Diplomacy, and offers a few suggestions for dealing with religious, political, and ideological conflict. Be sure to check out his recent article, "Contesting Truth through Mutual Openness." Converting the Saints: A Study of Religious Rivalry in America By Charles Randall Paul Available August 7, 2018 Pre-order your copy   Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 101: Interview with Blake Ostler Hosted by Brian Whitney Blake T. Ostler is an independent scholar residing in Salt Lake City, Utah,and the author of the multi-volume Exploring Mormon Thought series. Volume 1: The Attributes of God has recently been re-issued in paperback. In this interview, Blake discusses his background, the series, some of the key philosophocal discussions in The Attributes of God, such as the nature of free will, God's existence within time, and Mormon Christology. “These books are the most important works on Mormon theology ever written. There is nothing currently available that is even close to the rigor and sophistication of these volumes.” — FARMS Review, Neal A. Maxwell Institute, Brigham Young University Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 100: Gospel Doctrine with David Bokovoy (1 & 2 Samuel) (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) It's our 100th episode! In this episode, David discusses both 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, covering the stories of King Saul and King David.  David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both part of the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series. “This book should be basic reading for serious LDS students of the Bible.” — Eric D. Huntsman, Coordinator of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Brigham Young University Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 82: David Bokovoy, an intro to the Old Testament Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We chat with David Bokovoy about his recent article, 5 Things to Know Before Studying the Old Testament, which has gained quite a bit of attention. We discuss the nature of the Hebrew Bible, the various viewpoints that this scripture contains, as well as approaches to Old Testament study that can add meaning to this sacred record. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. David is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both part of the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series. Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 83: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 3 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover lesson three from the Gospel Doctrine manual, "The Creation," covering the creation accounts in Genesis, Book of Moses, and Book of Abraham, as well as the creation of mankind in the image of God. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both part of the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series. Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 84: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 4 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover lesson four from the Gospel Doctrine manual, “Because of My Transgression My Eyes Are Opened,” covering the life of Adam & Even in the Garden of Eden, the Fall, and expulsion from the Garden. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both part of the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series. Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 86: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 5 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover the story of Cain and Abel as well as the legends surrounding Enoch and Zion. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both part of the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series. Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 87: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 6 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover the story of Noah as well as the Tower of Babel. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both part of the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series. Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 88: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 7 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover the story of Abraham and the Abrahamic Covenant. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both part of the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series. “This book should be basic reading for serious LDS students of the Bible.” — Eric D. Huntsman, Coordinator of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Brigham Young University Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts

Episode 89: Gospel Doctrine Lesson 8 with David Bokovoy Hosted by Brian Whitney (See the full list of Gospel Doctrine episodes here.) Topics Discussed: We cover the story of Lot and his family and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. David Bokovoy holds a PhD in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East and an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies both from Brandeis University. He is the author of Authoring the Old Testament: Genesis–Deuteronomy and the forthcoming Authoring the Old Testament: The Prophets, both part of the Contemporary Studies in Scripture series. “This book should be basic reading for serious LDS students of the Bible.” — Eric D. Huntsman, Coordinator of Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Brigham Young University Download Subscribe in Pocket Casts