Human Flourishing: The Works of Jonathan T. Pennington

A sermon on Matthew 14:1-12 preached in February 2020 at Sojourn East.

Chapter Two, Verse Eight (2:8)

Hershael York is a beautiful soul who has served faithfully as a pastor, professor, husband, father, and mentor for many years. In this episode we have a wide-ranging conversation about theological education, rhetoric in the New Testament, and personal life. Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Here is a selection of Hershael’s books:

+ Hershael York, Preaching with Bold Assurance – https://amzn.to/2HHXhrq

+ Hershael York, Speaking with Bold Assurance – https://amzn.to/32clIq9

AND sermons of his from his church: https://www.buckrun.org/sermons/

ALSO check out Hershael’s great podcast, Pastor Well -- https://equip.sbts.edu/collections/pa...

SOME other books we mentioned:

+ George Kennedy, New Testament Interpretation through Rhetorical Criticism – https://amzn.to/2ukXnlK

+ Erasmus’s Paraphrases (examples) -- https://amzn.to/2SGXnpk (Matthew); https://amzn.to/2vOHnc4 (Mark)

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

A sermon on Matthew 13:24-43 preached in February 2020 at Sojourn East.

Chapter Two, Verse Seven (2:7)

Dru Johnson is not only a stimulating scholar and passionate teacher; he is also one of my favorite friends to hang around with. In this lively episode, we talk about his book Human Rites. Shout out to The Center for Hebraic Thought (www.hebraicthought.org) for sponsoring this episode. Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Here is a selection of Dru’s books:

+ Dru Johnson, Human Rites – https://amzn.to/3aTFFpV

+ Dru Johnson, Knowledge by Ritual – https://amzn.to/2U5ZzIg

+ Dru Johnson, Scripture’s Knowing – https://amzn.to/2vyxjUr

+ Dru Johnson, Biblical Knowing – https://amzn.to/2Ud8rvs

Some other reading we mention:

+ JKA Smith, Desiring the Kingdom (https://amzn.to/3aUN2x2) and Imagining the Kingdom (https://amzn.to/36DGv6O) and You Are What You Love (https://amzn.to/37D3NuH)

+ Yoram Hazony, The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture – https://amzn.to/38T2hoF

Also check out Dru’s previous “apocryphal” episode with our friend Erin Heim:    • Cars, Coffee, Theology (Apocrypha 1:1...   

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Chapter Two, Verse Six (2:6) What a joy and privilege to have theologian Fred Sanders on the show to talk about how to read Scripture in light of the Trinity. Lots of rich hermeneutical discussion. Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

Fred has written and edited a lot of books. Here is a selection:

+ Fred Sanders, The Triune God – https://amzn.to/2sWMV3d

+ Fred Sanders, The Deep Things of God – https://amzn.to/35Ay6Aw

+ Fred Sanders, Wesley on the Christian Life: The Heart Renewed in Love – https://amzn.to/37TIhSb

+ Dr. Doctrine (Fred Sanders) – Dr. Doctrine’s Christian Comix on the Trinity (Vol. 1:3) – https://amzn.to/2NfSwIK For more on prosopological reading:

+ Matthew Bates, The Hermeneutics of the Apostolic Proclamation – https://amzn.to/2sWNVV1

+ Matthew Bates, The Birth of the Trinity – https://amzn.to/36JBNVJ

We also mentioned:

+ Joshua Leim, Matthew’s Theological Grammar: The Father and the Son – https://amzn.to/2R7Wx2P

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Chapter Two, Verse Five (2:5)

In this double-length episode Chris Keith and I enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation about the Gospels, Historical Jesus Studies, social memory theory, and who would win a fight at SBL. Thanks for tuning in! 

RESOURCES:

Chris has written and edited a lot of books. Here is a selection:

+ Chris Keith, Jesus’ Literacy (T&T Clark) – https://amzn.to/2sG69tE

+ Chris Keith, Jesus Against the Scribal Elite (Baker) – https://amzn.to/2QGqG9f

+ Chris Keith & Anthony Le Donne, eds., Jesus, Criteria, and the Demise of Authenticity (T&T Clark) – https://amzn.to/35laTC6

+ Chris Keith & Larry Hurtado, eds., Jesus Among Friends and Enemies (Baker) – https://amzn.to/2FdwEtd

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington

Chapter Two, Verse Four (2:4)

What a delight to drive around Nashville with Dr. Matt McCullough, pastor of Trinity Church. We talked about his dissertation on civil religion as well as his book, Remember Death. Thanks for tuning in!

RESOURCES:

+ Matt McCullough, Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope (Crossway) – https://amzn.to/2Pj8G5n 

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Pennington and Mandy Pennington Video and Audio Engineering and Music: Mandy Pennington