301 Dr. John Bergsma Brings Catholic Faith Alive

AMDG. Author, speaker, and Franciscan University theology professor John Bergsma joins the Kolbecast for a discussion you won’t want to miss. From his conversion from Protestant pastor to Catholic theologian, to the stunning revelations that have emerged since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Dr. Bergsma brings the Catholic faith alive.   

We ask Dr. Bergsma about the new wave of Catholic scholarship, the Essene Jews, St. John the Baptist, the origins of the Jubilee Year, and so much more. Whether you have followed Dr. Bergsma’s work for years or are hearing his name for the first time, you are sure to learn something new about your faith in this episode!  

Links mentioned & relevant: 

• Dr. John Bergsma’s website, including a shop with his writings and talks 

• Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Revealing the Jewish Roots of Christianity 

• Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor 

• Bible Basics for Catholics 

• A Catholic Introduction to the Bible 

• The St. Paul Center 

• Dr. Brant Pitre  

Related Kolbecast episodes: 

• 251 A Year of the Lord’s Favor with Joan Watson 

• 287 Emily Stimpson Chapman See the World through Catholic Eyes 

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