Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
Dr. Paul D. Weaver - DTS Professor and Biblical Scholar
175 episodes
6 days ago
The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
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The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
BTM 162 - The Ichthus and Other Early Christian Symbols
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
49 minutes
4 months ago
BTM 162 - The Ichthus and Other Early Christian Symbols
In this episode, Dr. Daniel Hayes talks about the meanings behind early church symbols, especially the ichthus. Understanding the significance of symbols like the Jesus fish symbol meaning helps us better understand early Christianity and their beliefs. This episode ends with a reminder of the importance of visual communication in early Christian communities and for Christians even today. Chapters
-00:01 Introduction -03:11 The Journey into Christian Iconography -06:06 The Significance of Ancient Graffiti -08:52 Understanding the Ichthus Symbol -12:10 The Widespread Use of Ichthus -15:11 The Eight-Spoked Wheel and Its Meaning -18:04 Reclaiming Pagan Spaces for Christianity -23:47 The Rise of Christian Symbols in Pagan Temples -36:25 Dating Early Christian Graffiti and Symbols -45:44 The Significance of the Cross and Early Christian Symbols
Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
