Open to Explore

Personal reading, and study, of scripture is valuable and important. Equally important is reading and discussing scripture together with others, including others who have different experiences, worldviews, and cultural backgrounds. This is the topic for this our 4th episode in the series Talking About the Bible. 

Books mentioned in the podcast
 
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien
 
Honor, Patronage, Kinship & Purity: Unlocking New Testament Culture, by David A. deSilva 
 
Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives, by Phyllis Trible and Gayle A. Yee
 
Unexpected News: Reading the Bible with Third World Eyes, by Robert McAfee Brown 
 
Reading the Bible with the Damned, by Bob Ekblad 

Creators and Guests

Host
C Franklin Granger
Frank is the Minister of Christian Community at First Baptist Church in Athens, GA.

What is Open to Explore?

The Open to Explore FBC Athens podcast features conversations exploring the intersection of faith and life.