Studying the Old Testament & Dealing with Difficult Passages - Dr. John Goldingay

Outline of discussion: 00:00 Loving the Old Testament 02:13 Ecclesiastes During Difficult Times 03:00 Writing a Commentary on Joshua 05:20 Reading the Bible Academically & Spiritual 07:22 Historical & Fictional Biblical Texts 09:45 Dealing with Difficult Texts of God’s Judgement 11:54 Origen’s Commentary on Joshua (Allegorize) 13:07 John Calvin’s Thoughts on Joshua 13:51 Religion & War 15:00 Canaanites are not wicked 16:30 Nobody lived in Jericho & Ai when Joshua invaded 17:36 Criticism of Joshua 18:54 Post Colonial Interpretation 21:11 2 Timothy 3 23:07 Bible Reading Plan Dr. John Goldingay is a leading Christian Old Testament scholar who currently teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an ordained priest in the Church of England and studied at Oxford University and at the University of Nottingham. He is the author of over 25 books relating to Old Testament studies.