Season 3: Episode 105
Ancient Synagogues and the New Testament
Date Aired: 3/31/2025
Before it was called Christianity, the “Jesus movement” was born in first-century synagogues. In today’s episode, Anders Runneson joins Helen and Dave to talk about the important role of ancient synagogues of both civic and religious institutions and how a better understanding of synagogues can shape our reading of the New Testament.
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