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This episode discusses the importance of Greek and Hebrew for Christians and the implications of neglecting these original languages in understanding scripture.

The Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Greek, and a little Aramaic. But if we have so many good English translations today, do the original languages still matter? In this episode, we argue that Greek and Hebrew are not just academic extras for pastors and theologians. They are deeply connected to the health of the church, the clarity of Scripture, and the preservation of sound doctrine. We’ll look at why the Reformers cared so much about the biblical languages, especially Martin Luther and John Calvin. We’ll also consider what happens when churches, pastors, seminaries, and Christians begin to downplay the importance of returning to the original text of Scripture. Even if you never personally learn Greek or Hebrew, this episode explains why you should still care whether your pastors and teachers value them. Article mentioned: The Reformers and the Original Languages (https://petergoeman.com/papers/reformers_and_original_languages.pdf ) Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction 3:22 — When Christians downplay the biblical languages 5:15 — The dumbing down of theological education 6:27 — Biblical languages as a barometer of church health 8:20 — Before the Reformation: Latin and the…

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