About this episode
Joel takes over the podcast for a Biblical Studies-themed discussion with two fantastic scholars. They discuss their scholarly work, but also consider the challenges and blessings of writing for both academic and popular-level audiences.Michael J. Gorman is the Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, where he has taught since 1991. He is a New Testament scholar who specializes especially in the letters, theology, and spirituality of the apostle Paul. He is the author of many articles on biblical interpretation and on ethics, and nearly 20 books, most recently Romans: A Theological and Pastoral Commentary from Eerdmans.Nijay Gupta is a second-time guest on the ERB podcast! He is currently professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, and has also written much on the Apostle Paul including Worship That Makes Sense to Paul and Paul and the Language of Faith. He has also written numerous academic articles for journals such as Journal for the Study of the New Testament and The Catholic Biblical Quarterly and is co-editor of the planned second edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (InterVarsity Press). His most recent book is "15 New Testament Words of Life" from Zondervan.Books/Writing Mentioned in this Episode:If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Romans: A Theological and Pastoral Commentary by Michael GormanWorship That Makes Sense to Paul by Nijay GuptaPaul and the Language of Faith by Nijay Gupta15 New Testament Words of Life: A New Testament Theology for Real Life by Nijay GuptaCruciformity: Paull's Narrative Theology of the Cross by Michael GormanApostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul and His Letters by Michael GormanA Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies: Understanding Key Debates by Nijay GuptaPaul and the Gift by John BarclayPaul and the Power of Grace by John Barclay"The This-Worldiness of the New Testament's Otherworldly Spirituality" (Essay) by Michael GormanColossians (Commentary) by Nijay GuptaReading Revelation Responsibly: Uncivil Worship and Witness - Following the Lamb into the New Creation by Michael GormanThe Roman Guide to Slave Management: A Treatise by Nobleman Marcus Sidonius Falx by Jerry TonerPolitical Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World by Patrick SchreinerThe Lost Letters of Pergamum: A Story From the New Testament World by Bruce LongeneckerForetaste of the Future: Reading Revelation in Light of God's Mission by Dean Flemmingfiftywordstorie