Exploring Scripture Together

Hosted by two biblical scholars with diverse career backgrounds, Greg Camp (Sheffield University, Ph.D.) and Patrick Spencer (Durham University, Ph.D.), Scriptural Works focuses on a dynamic exploration of how to read and interpret scripture for greater meaning in today's postmodern world.

Whether you're a curious reader, a minister seeking fresh perspectives, or anyone interested in developing a deeper grasp of scripture, Scriptural Works provides the intellectual tools and practical approaches to make biblical texts more accessible and meaningful.

How Ancient Christian Writings Became Scripture

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This episode explores the fascinating evolution of early Christian writings from ordinary letters to sacred scripture. It examines how texts gained biblical authority through apostolic connections, community acceptance, and theological criteria. From Paul's earliest letters to contentious council debates and Marcion's heretical challenge, the journey reveals the remarkable intersection of divine guidance and human decision-making that shaped Christianity's authoritative canon and continues to influence scriptural interpretation and faith communities worldwide today.

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Sacred Words, Scribal Hands: Drama of New Testament Textual Criticism

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This episode rips open the hidden world of New Testament textual criticism, where the dramatic discovery of Codex Sinaiticus shattered traditional assumptions about biblical texts. Explore how thousands of competing manuscripts expose fierce theological battles and scribal manipulations while challenging simplistic views of biblical authority. From missing endings to inserted Trinitarian formulas, these textual variants reveal the messy human fingerprints all over our "divine" scriptures—forcing us to confront uncomfortable questions about what we really mean when we say "Bible."

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Who Are We

Greg (Ph.D, Sheffield) is a respected Matthean and rhetoric scholar whose research illuminates the persuasive literary techniques in biblical texts. For his doctoral studies at Sheffield, he studied under renowned biblical and classical scholar Loveday Alexander and brings a broad methodological approach to the interpretation of ancient texts. Dr. Camp served nearly 30 years at Fresno Pacific University, including roles as Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies and Associate Dean.

Now Professor Emeritus, he continues his scholarly work while serving as Interim Pastor at Kerman Bethany Lutheran Church, where he combines academic rigor with pastoral insight to make ancient texts accessible and relevant for contemporary faith communities. His background in both academic theology and practical ministry gives him a unique perspective on how biblical authority functions across different contexts.

Patrick E. Spencer

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Patrick (Ph.D., Durham) is focused on narrative, reader-response, cognitive, and rhetorical criticisms and their applicability to early Christian literature as well as the hermeneutical appropriation of biblical texts in the postmodern world. In addition to authoring Rhetorical Texture and Narrative Trajectories in the Lukan Galilean Speeches (LNTS), Patrick has published various articles in peer-reviewed publications that include JSNT, NovT, CBQ, CBR, SCJ, and others.

Beyond academia, Patrick is the VP of Corporate Marketing for a cybersecurity company in Silicon Valley and has served as the editor in chief for CIO Digest that won over 30 editorial and creative awards. Podcasting is not new to Patrick, who has founded and overseen several successful podcast shows—including the Symantec Podcast, Inside AppSec, and Kitecast. For more information, visit his Academia webpage.

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