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January 13, 2025 34 mins

In this episode of the Deconstructionist Podcast, host John Williamson sits down with Dr. Garrick Allen to delve into his groundbreaking book, Words Are Not Enough: Paratexts, Manuscripts, and the Real New Testament. Discover the fascinating journey of how early biblical texts evolved through centuries of meticulous manual transcription, revealing the rich history behind the Gospels.

Join us as Dr. Allen shares insights from his research, exploring topics such as the early Christian manuscripts, the influence of Eusebius of Caesarea, and the significance of paratexts in shaping how we read the Bible today. Gain a deeper understanding of the Bible's transformation from ancient manuscripts to the bound volumes we know today.

Don't miss this enlightening conversation about the intricate dynamics of textual transmission and the vibrant world of biblical manuscripts.

Garrick V. Allen is professor of divinity and biblical criticism at the University of Glasgow. He has written dozens of academic articles, popular pieces, and multiple award-winning monographs, including The Book of Revelation and Early Jewish Textual Culture, which won a Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise, and Manuscripts of the Book of Revelation, which won the Paul J. Achtemeier Award for New Testament Scholarship.

 

(Select) Publications: Manuscripts of the Book of Revelation: New Philology, Paratexts, Reception; Son of God: Divine Sonship in Jewish and Christian Antiquity; Words Are Not Enough: Paratexts, Manuscripts, and the Real New Testament. 

 

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Enjoy the music? Songs used on this episode were from the Recover EP You can find Clay’s music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music can be found!

 

This episode of The Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson

 

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