What is a Covenant?  What significance did Covenant have for the people of Israel in the Old Testament? Does the Old Testament idea of Covenant shed light on the New Testament? In this podcast, I interview Dr. Jonathan Patterson, an Old Testament scholar,  in order to grapple with these issues. 

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 https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mob-Benjamin-Browning/dp/1666706973 

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Intro and outro music was written and performed by Ov Moi Omm and was made available by a creative commons copyright. The song has been edited to fit the needs of the podcast and the artist has in no way endorsed the content of the podcast. You can access the original song at the following web address:  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ov-moi-omm/single/i-was-different

Mark 1:1 appears to be a pretty straightforward and boring introduction, but if you understand the historical and literary context then you realize that it is much more.

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 https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mob-Benjamin-Browning/dp/1666706973 

Also, If you are reading this before July 14 and want to support Ben's mission trip,  you can donate by going to Gospelink (https://gospelink.org/tripshq) and entering "Benjamin Browning” in the "Trip Participant's Name" section.

Website: ntsetting.com


Intro and outro music was written and performed by Ov Moi Omm and was made available by a creative commons copyright. The song has been edited to fit the needs of the podcast and the artist has in no way endorsed the content of the podcast. You can access the original song at the following web address:  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ov-moi-omm/single/i-was-different

The New Testament was written and set in the first century Roman Empire; an empire that was filled with interesting ideas about religion and the supernatural. These Greco-Roman ideas about religion form an important background that many readers of the New Testament are unaware of. In this podcast, Dr. Benjamin Browning explores Greco-Roman religion and the insight it provides for readers of the New Testament. 

If you want to support the podcast, check Ben's new book. 
 https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mob-Benjamin-Browning/dp/1666706973  

Website: ntsetting.com


Intro and outro music was written and performed by Ov Moi Omm and was made available by a creative commons copyright. The song has been edited to fit the needs of the podcast and the artist has in no way endorsed the content of the podcast. You can access the original song at the following web address:  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ov-moi-omm/single/i-was-different

Who Ran the Roman Empire? Most people would answer, "Caesar" or "the Emperor." However, the trials of Jesus suggest a more complex picture of how the empire was run. Join Dr. Benjamin Browning as he explores this interesting topic. 

Also, check out Ben's new book, Facing the Mob: Rome, the Crowd, and the New Testament:
https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mob-Benjamin-Browning/dp/1666706973  


Intro and outro music was written and performed by Ov Moi Omm and was made available by a creative commons copyright. The song has been edited to fit the needs of the podcast and the artist has in no way endorsed the content of the podcast. You can access the original song at the following web address:  https://freemusicarchive.org/music/ov-moi-omm/single/i-was-different

Hello Everyone! 

I am back and ready to start podcasting again. Also, I have recently published a book. It is called Facing the Mob: Rome, the Crowd, and the New Testament. In the book, I explore the ways in which Roman governmental officials responded to civil unrest and how this can influence our understanding of the New Testament. Here is a link if you would like to buy it:

https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mob-Benjamin-Browning/dp/1666706973

The Essenes were one of the many groups that composed first-century Judaism. One interesting aspect of this group is that it may have had a connection with John the Baptist. Join Dr. Ben Browning as he discusses this group and their possible connection to John the Baptist. 


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The Sadducees are not as well known as the Pharisees, but they are just as important to the story of Jesus. Join Dr. Ben Browning as he explores the identity and beliefs of the Sadducees. 


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The Pharisees are one of the most recognizable groups in the New Testament. They are often viewed as simply a group of hypocrites or as the two dimensional villains who opposed Jesus at every turn. But is this a fair depiction? Were the Pharisees actually more complicated than many people think?  In this episode, Ben tackles this important question. 

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This podcast explores how a non-Jewish family ruled in Israel for nearly a century and made their way into the Bible. If you have ever wondered who the Herods were or how they influence our understanding of the New Testament,  you will find this episode interesting.  

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If you read the New Testament then you will notice that one name occurs frequently, Caesar. Who is Caesar, and which emperors are the New Testament writers referring to when they use this name? In this episode, Dr. Ben Browning helps you to answer these questions. 



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