Welcome! I'm Daniel Mikkelsen (BA, MPhil (Cantab), Cand.theol.), a PhD candidate in New Testament at the University of Edinburgh. Our podcast exists to make gems from biblical studies accessible to everyday Christians, bridging the gap between scholarly discourse and everyday understanding to enrich your personal walk with God and deepen your love for Him and His Word. We aim to demonstrate how the biblical languages help open up Scripture, fostering a desire to learn these languages to deep ...
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Why Are the Dragon & Woman in Revelation 12? | Ian Paul
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1:01:55In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture on Revelation, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Ian Paul—Anglican minister, New Testament scholar, and author of the Tyndale Commentary on Revelation—for a wide-ranging conversation on the meaning and message of Revelation 12. From the strange imagery of the pregnant woman and the dragon to the ce…
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Colossians Explained: Why It Matters Who Christ Is | Paul Foster
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1:17:03In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture on Colossians, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Professor Paul Foster—New Testament scholar and Daniel’s PhD supervisor—for an in-depth conversation on the theology and message of Colossians, and why it matters who Christ is. From the Christological poem in chapter 1 to warnings against false teac…
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How Can Paul Say ‘Don’t Curse’—Yet Do It? | Filip Sylwestrowicz
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1:17:21In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Filip Sylwestrowicz—a pastor and New Testament scholar—for a rich and thought-provoking conversation on blessings and curses in Paul’s letters, their ancient background, and their relevance for the Church today. Drawing on passages like Galatians 1, 1 Corinthians …
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Early Bible Copies: Why You Should Care | Michael Dormandy
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1:13:39In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Michael Dormandy—a minister, New Testament scholar, and specialist in early Christian manuscripts—for a rich and engaging conversation on the transmission of Scripture, the power of the original languages, and the first complete Bibles. Drawing from his work on th…
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Does Luke Compare to Ancient Historians? | James Morgan
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1:17:37In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by James Morgan—a deacon, educator, and biblical scholar—for a wide-ranging conversation on how Luke’s Gospel and the Book of Acts compare to ancient Greek historians like Herodotus. Drawing on years of experience teaching biblical languages across Europe and Africa,…
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Why Paul Links Peace to Blood in Colossians? | Diego dy Carlos
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1:08:11In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Diego Dy Carlos—a researcher in New Testament at Martin Bucer Seminary in Brazil—for a theologically rich conversation on Colossians 1:20 and Paul’s language of peace-making through blood. Drawing on Roman political context, Paul’s Old Testament categories, and a …
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Why Jesus Spoke in Metaphors? Matthew, Mission, and Meaning | Robert Lane
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1:09:04In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen is joined by Robert Lane—a missionary, linguist, and PhD candidate in New Testament at the University of Edinburgh—for a deep dive into why Jesus spoke in metaphors and how understanding them helps us read Matthew’s Gospel more faithfully. Drawing on years of cross-cultural mi…
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Does the Law of Moses Reveal the Messiah? | Part 2 | Seth Postell
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1:09:25In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen welcomes back Seth Postell—a Messianic Jew, Academic Dean at Israel College of the Bible, and biblical scholar—for a deeper exploration of how the Torah’s eschatology points forward to the Messiah. Building on their earlier conversation, they dive into the Torah’s structure, I…
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Acts Explained: Was the Early Church a Migrant Church? | Paul Wilson
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1:03:12In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Paul Wilson—PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh and associate lecturer at the Scottish Baptist College—to explore how the Book of Acts comes alive when viewed through the lens of migration. As both a migrant himself and a scholar of ancient texts, Paul …
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In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Seth Postell—a dedicated scholar, Academic Dean at Israel College of the Bible, and Messianic Jew—to explore how a careful reading of the Torah and the Hebrew Bible transforms our understanding of the Law of Moses and its role in God's plan of salvation through …
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Bible Translation, Fallacies & Greek Lectionaries | Denis Salgado
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1:04:25In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Denis Salgado—a research fellow at the Center for the Study of NT Manuscripts—to delve into the intricate world of Bible translation, common fallacies, and the overlooked realm of Greek lectionaries. Denis shares his journey from theology to textual criticism an…
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New Creation: A Key to John’s Gospel | Paulus de Jong
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1:00:29In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Paulus de Jong to explore how John’s Gospel reimagines the creation narrative and introduces the theme of new creation. Together, they reveal how Jesus’ ministry—through his healing miracles, the crown of thorns that echoes Genesis’ account of disobedience, and …
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In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Daniel K. Eng, Associate Professor of New Testament at Western Seminary, to explore eschatological approval in James and what it means for faith, works, and final judgement. Together, they discuss how James 1:12 serves as the key to the letter, how James and Pau…
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Greek in the Old Testament and 1 Peter: More Important Than You Think | Ed Glenny
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1:02:06In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Ed Glenny, Professor of New Testament and Greek at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, to explore the significance of the Greek Old Testament (Septuagint) and how Greek grammar in 1 Peter deepens our understanding of Scripture. Together, they discuss how t…
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Comfort for Hard Times: What Paul Teaches Us with Alex Muir
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1:05:07In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Alex Muir, Departmental Lecturer in New Testament at Mansfield College, Oxford, and author of Paul and Seneca within the Ancient Consolation Tradition, to uncover how Paul’s teachings on comfort and joy give hope in life’s hardest moments. Together, they explore…
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In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with George H. Guthrie, a leading New Testament scholar and Professor at Regent College, Vancouver, to uncover the profound significance of the Book of Hebrews for believers today. Together, they explore how Hebrews presents Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, bridgin…
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In this special Christmas episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen takes listeners on a journey through Paul’s unique perspective on the nativity story. Unpacking a profound and often-overlooked narrative, Daniel presents four key points that reveal Paul’s deep theological reflections on the significance of Christ’s birth. J…
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In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with Zac McNeal, a New Testament PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh, to delve into the timeless message of 1 Thessalonians. Together, they uncover profound insights from the Greek text, explore Paul’s message to a Greco-Roman audience, and examine cultural …
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In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen speaks with Andy Abernethy, professor of Old Testament (Wheaton College, Chicago) and expert on Isaiah, to uncover the deep riches of Isaiah’s vision. From the cultural connection of learning biblical languages to Isaiah’s profound message of God’s kingdom and His unexpected inclusion of outsiders, this episode off…
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How Greek and Deep Study Can Transform Your Faith and Your Pastor's Ministry with Tim Murray
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In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen sits down with pastor-scholar Tim Murray to delve into the transformative impact of learning biblical languages—especially Greek—on both personal faith and ministry. Tim shares his journey of studying Greek and Hebrew and discusses how these languages deepen our engagement wit…
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In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen and New Testament scholar Nick Moore (Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham) delve into the significance of the temple in early Christian thought as presented in the New Testament. Together, they discuss the temple's importance in the ancient world and to early Christians, exploring …
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Decoding the Book of Revelation: Overcoming Fear and Misunderstanding with Ian Paul
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1:00:00In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen and New Testament scholar Ian Paul tackle the complexities of the Book of Revelation, addressing common fears and misunderstandings about this often daunting text. They explore how understanding biblical Greek and Hebrew, alongside the cultural context of scripture, can transf…
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In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, host Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Craig Blomberg, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary, renowned for his work in New Testament scholarship and biblical theology. Together, they explore why non-Pauline letters, like James, are often overlooked in the Protestant world. The conve…
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In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen, founder of NT Greek Tutoring, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Conrad Elmelund, a PhD candidate at Lund University. They delve into the significance of textual criticism and its role beyond mere apologetics. Conrad sheds light on the distinction between textua…
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Living Out Christ's Mindset: Expounding Philippians 2 and Life in Ethiopia with Andreas Bruun
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In this compelling episode, Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Andreas Bruun, a Lecturer at Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Andreas shares his experiences and insights on teaching Greek in a culturally diverse environment and the profound impact of understanding the Bible in its original language. Andreas discusses the challenges of making…
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In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen and Kendall Davis (PhD candidate at University of Edinburgh) discuss the importance of understanding the biblical languages, particularly Greek, in studying the New Testament. They emphasise that Greek is not a magical language, but rather a language spoken by people, just like English. They explain how reading the…
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Talking Continuity Between the Old and New Testament: The New Covenant’s Freedom and Grace with Kaspars Ozolins
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In this episode, Daniel Mikkelsen interviews Kaspars Ozolins, an Old Testament scholar, about the study of biblical languages and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. They discuss the importance of teaching biblical languages effectively and the misconception that learning languages is difficult. They also explore the concept of cov…
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