The Bible and the English Major

By: Maren Jo Schneider
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  • The beauty in the Bible can be challenging to appreciate, and that's where I, an enthusiastic English Major, come in. Together, we explore the dang good drama, bizarre ancient context, and creative artistry in the Bible. Taking a different angle every two weeks, we approach a Bible story through a series of fun and accessible 20-minute episodes. Then, because the best part of any good story is getting to talk about it with friends, I invite a guest to come and chat about it. If you're looking for a fresh take on familiar stories or are curious about how Biblical authors used irony, symbolism, and humor to make a point, listen and follow The Bible and the English Major today!

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Episodes
  • Walking with the Bleeding Woman: A Personal Connection

    Walking with the Bleeding Woman: A Personal Connection
    Apr 4 2022

    Welcome to this new series on Mark 5:21-34! This mini-episode is a personal introduction to one of the bravest women in the Bible: the bleeding woman found in the Gospel of Mark. Why not start with blood and suffering?

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    4 mins
  • The Bleeding Woman: Rebel with a Cause

    The Bleeding Woman: Rebel with a Cause
    Apr 5 2022

    What could women in the Bible have to say to the ancient historian Pliny the Elder? Probably quite a lot, as long as they aren't bleeding. Here's some historical context, on Mark 5:21-34, to help us understand the immense faith required of a desperate woman who must ask the question, 'What do I do when my religion is killing me?'

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    17 mins
  • The Bleeding Woman & The Genius of Mark's Sandwich

    The Bleeding Woman & The Genius of Mark's Sandwich
    Apr 19 2022

    Mark, the best cook among the Gospel writers, turns Mark 5:21-43 into a yummy literary sandwich full of plot twists, juxtaposition, and faith. Taste the beauty of a Markan Sandwich and consider: Can art reveal things that science cannot?

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    18 mins

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