About this episode

This episode explores the use of historical recital in biblical texts to engage audiences and convey theological messages.

People in this episode

Host: The Gospel Coalition

Topics covered

• historical recital
• theological perspectives
• identity and national history
• New Testament sermons
• Messiah
• audience engagement

Keywords

• historical psalms
• Israelites
• Exodus
• Jesus
• Christian martyr
• Jewish audience
• world-view shift

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Acts, Jeremiah, Mark, Judges, 1 and 2 Chronicles, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings

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