Mob violence was a common issue in the ancient Roman Empire and a common theme in the New Testament. The issue of mob violence is of particular interest when examining the trial of Jesus and the ministry of Paul. In this episode, Nicholas Noyolas interviews Dr. Ben Browning to discuss Mob violence in the New Testament and its ancient context.  For the full video interview, check out Nicholas's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H2lzzR2Rw If you want to support the podcast, check Ben's new book.  https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mob-Benjamin-Browning/dp/1666706973 ..read more

In Acts 18, a group of Jews dragged Paul before the Judgement seat of a Roman Governor.  This incident ended with a violent and confusing case of mob violence. To make it even more confusing, The governor did seem to care; he simply ignored the violence playing out before his eyes. In this episode, Nicholas Noyolas interviews Dr. Ben Browning to discuss this topic.  For the full video interview, check out Nicholas's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H2lzzR2Rw If you want to support the podcast, check Ben's new book.  https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mob-Benjamin ..read more

The New Testament uses the Old Testament a lot, but in many cases, its use of the Old Testament can be confusing. In this final installment of my interview with Dr. Jonathan Patterson, an Old Testament scholar,  we grapple with these issues.  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 a ..read more

Do you understand the Old Testament sacrificial system? It can be quite confusing. Why was sacrifice important and what exactly did a sacrifice do?  Even more important, how does the Old Testament sacrificial system shed light on Jesus's Crucifixion and sacrifice?  In this podcast, I continue my interview with Dr. Jonathan Patterson, an Old Testament scholar,  in order to grapple with these issues.  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 outr ..read more

One of Jesus's favorite titles was "The Son of Man," but this title was originally used in the Old Testament. What Insights can the Old Testament provide into this title? Also, one of the topics that Jesus debated the most was the proper observance of the Sabbath. How can the Old Testament inform us about these debates? In this podcast, I interview Dr. Cory Barnes, an Old Testament scholar,  in order to grapple with these issues.  If you want to support the podcast, check Ben's new book.  https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Mob-Benjamin-Browning/dp/1666706973  Website: ntsettin ..read more

The New Testament writers used the Old Testament extensively, but what value and challenges does studying the Old Testament provide for readers of the New Testament? In this podcast, I interview Dr. Cory Barnes, an Old Testament scholar,  in order to grapple with this issue.  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 ..read more

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

Great news, I am changing the podcast to an interview-style format and increasing the regularity of episodes. From now on, you can listen to an episode twice a month (on the 1st and the 15th). I hope you enjoy the changes.  ..read more

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.  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 son ..read more

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. If you want to support the podcast, check Ben's new book.  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 is from ..read more