#12749 Are Any Parts of the Bible From Other Cultures? Nicodemus, 2 Peter - Jimmy Akin

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June 5, 2026

About this episode

The episode explores the cultural influences on the Bible, discussing Nicodemus and the dating of 2 Peter.

“Are any parts of the Bible taken from other cultures?” This question opens a discussion on the influences surrounding biblical texts, while also addressing intriguing topics such as the possibility of ensouled humans mating with un-ensouled humans and the role of Nicodemus in the burial of Jesus. Additionally, the dating of 2 Peter is examined, providing a rich exploration of scriptural context. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Are any parts of the Bible taken from other cultures? 16:16 – In the beginning of humanity, could ensouled humans have mated with un-ensouled humans? If so, would it have been sinful for them to do so? 34:28 – When I was a kid I was told that Nicodemus helped take Jesus’ body off the cross. But it doesn’t mention him specifically in John 19:39. Is there any truth to this? 45:00 – When do you think 2 Peter was written? A lot of scholars place it after 70 AD and I am wondering if you would place it earlier.

People in this episode

Guest: Jimmy Akin

Topics covered

biblical influences
Nicodemus
2 Peter dating
ensouled humans
cultural context

Keywords

Bible
Nicodemus
2 Peter
ensouled humans
cultural influences

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Books & works: 2 Peter, Bible