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Five-Minute Debate

RM Smith

Five-Minute Debate, hosted by RM Smith, features mock debates between fictitious scholars on the intersection of Biblical scholarship, theology, and politics. Grounded in real research, each episode tackles key issues facing the church and society today in concise, thought-provoking discussions. Quick, insightful, and perfect for listeners on the go.

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  • 24 episodes
  • a few times a week
  • Avg 22 min
  • English

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  • May 13 · 11 min

    212. Bible - Should Genesis Be Read Through an Ancient Near Eastern Lens?

    How should we interpret Genesis 1–3—strict historical narrative or ancient theological literature shaped by its cultural world? In this episode, Old Testament scholar Dr. Arvind Menon argues that Genesis presents a unique, historically grounded account, while biblical theologian Dr. Caleb Whitfield contends that Genesis must be read through its Ancient Near Eastern framework to grasp its theological intent. Engaging the work of scholars like John Walton and N. T. Wright, this debate explores what’s truly at stake in how we read the Bible’s opening chapters.

  • April 20 · 8 min

    211. Bible - Genesis and Ancient Creation Myths

    How do the Genesis creation accounts relate to Ancient Near Eastern creation myths like the Enuma Elish? Dr. Arvind Subramanian, an Old Testament scholar, argues that Genesis functions primarily as a theological polemic against surrounding mythologies. Dr. Caleb Whitfield, a biblical theologian, contends that Genesis both reflects shared cultural concepts and transforms them, placing Israel’s Scripture in meaningful dialogue with its ancient world.

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