Hello everyone, my name is Matt and my goal is to make creative and stimulating content for thinking about the Bible, theology, faith and science. The Bible is inarguably the most famous and infamous printed book in history. Let's read, study, and challen
Ancient Science in the Bible (pt 2) There seems to be a serious conflict between the modern science in our world and the ancient science in the Bible. Do modern scientific findings threaten the Christian faith? Does modern science "disprove" the Judeo-Christian God of the Bible? Do the skeptics have a legitimate reason to dismiss the faith on the basis of modern science? There are valid questions that need to be considered. Unfortunately, most people in our modern American society have a flawed view about the nature of science and the nature of Scripture. Let's explore the question as to whether the Bible teaches modern science or not.
Ancient Science in the Bible (pt 1) How did ancient Israelites understand the cosmos? They used their physical senses and imagination to make sense of the world around them. Nowadays, we would consider this “old science” because they lacked modern scientific instruments to help them understand nature. However, this "old science" gives us a lens into great hermeneutics (ways of interpreting Scripture) and theology. Adopting the historical and cultural context of the ancient writings are key to understanding and appreciating the Bible. I invite you to join me as we enter into a whole new world of ancient science in the Bible. Let's begin our journey into a whole new universe of ancient Near East cosmology!
The Bible is the most famous book in history, yet most modern Americans do not know a lot about it! There also seems to be a clash between modern science and Holy Scripture. My goal is to bring clarity to these important issues that most people seem to ignore. In this podcast I go over a general introduction covering the Bible, theology, faith, and science. Enjoy!