#50 Breaking Down Barriers — Interview with Dr. Mark Strauss

Jan 27, 2022 | Episode Guest: Dr. Mark Strauss

Dr. Mark Strauss visits our podcast today. He describes how the scriptures are not just historical or theological, they’re both! We could use the term “narrative theology” or “theography”: the idea that geographical locations and features in scripture also have a theological meaning. Dr. Strauss’ brilliant overview draws on examples such as Samaria and the Jordan River to unpack this term and to prove that, ultimately, the Gospel breaks down barriers! He also shares some helpful resources for further study. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miletus

https://www.bibleplaces.com/capernaum/

https://www.zondervan.com/9780310528593/introducing-jesus/

Mark L. Strauss (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary San Diego. He is the author or coauthor of several books and numerous articles, including How to Read the Bible in Changing Times, Four Portraits, One Jesus: An Introduction to Jesus and the Gospels, How to Choose a Translation for All It's Worth (with Gordon D. Fee), The Essential Bible Companion (with John Walton), and commentaries on Mark's Gospel in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary Series and Expositors Bible Commentary, Vol. 9. He is New Testament editor of the Expanded Bible and the Teach the Text Commentary Series. He also serves as vice-chair of the Committee for Bible Translation for the New International Version and as an associate editor for the NIV Study Bible. Strauss has a heart for ministry and preaches and teaches regularly at churches, conferences, and college campuses. He is the weekly teacher at the Cove Bible Study at The Church at Rancho Bernardo. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Roxanne, and three kids.

Learn More at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miletus