Wine, Vineyards, Hebrew, and Greek, with Gisela Kreglinger
Release Date: 04/07/2025
Crucified with Christ, with Michael Bird: Galatians 2:19-20
Exegetically Speaking
In this 300th episode of Exegetically Speaking, we hear once again from Dr. Michael Bird. This time he is highlighting how the knowledge of Greek enables us to understand alternative interpretations of a critical Pauline passage. What do Paul’s uses of the perfect tense and genitive case convey in speaking of participation in Christ’s crucifixion and the life of faith? Prof. Bird is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in New Testament at Ridley College (Melbourne, Australia). His many publications include , , and (with N. T. Wright) . Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in...
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Exegetically Speaking
The poem in Nahum 1 breaks its stride in 1:7, in terms of both the Hebrew poetic structure and thematic emphasis. In part by this means, it implicitly asks its Israelite readers, some of whom may have been collaborators with Assyria, whether they side with the Lord or the Lord’s enemies. Dr. Mario Tafferner is Assistant Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature at Tyndale Theological Seminary, in Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands. His two most recent publications deal with "The Question of Future Hope in 2 Kgs 25.27–30" in Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (2024)...
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Wine, Vineyards, Hebrew, and Greek, with Gisela Kreglinger
Exegetically Speaking
Dr. Gisela Kreglinger, who grew up on a family-owned winery in Franconia, Germany, is an independent researcher who long ago noticed the peculiar prominence of wine and vineyards in both the Old and New Testaments. In this episode she talks about learning the biblical languages in preparation for her work and their contribution to a sound understanding of the Bible’s topics. In doing so, she highlights some key lessons taught through the agricultural theme of wine and vineyards in the Bible. Dr. Kreglinger has published and , among other things. She also contributed articles to ....
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Biblical Languages for a Church Historian, with Jennifer Powell McNutt
Exegetically Speaking
, PhD, is the Franklin S. Dyrness Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, Professor of Theology and History of Christianity, Director of M.A. in History of Christianity, and Director of M.A. in Theology at . She talks about how the biblical languages played a part in her preparation for her work as a church historian, how these languages catalyzed other learning, how they have fueled her scholarship, and also the part that the biblical languages played in the Reformation itself. Some of Prof. McNutt’s recent research concentrates on the biblical personage, Mary Magdalene. Prof. McNutt...
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Biblical Languages for Pastoring, with Mike Woodruff
Exegetically Speaking
Mike Woodruff is the lead pastor at Christ Church (Chicago) and chairs the board for the . In this episode, he talks about taking Greek and Hebrew as a student preparing for ministry, and the continuing value of the languages for his teaching. Pastor Woodruff’s publications include, , , Broken and On the News. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): M.A. in Biblical Exegesis:
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A Hebrew Pun on Elevation, with Mark Lanier: 2 Chronicles 17:6
Exegetically Speaking
In 2 Chr. 17:3-6, remarkable things are said of King Jehoshaphat, culminating in a Hebrew word play that correlates the state of Jehoshaphat’s heart with the Asherim that he tears down while seeking to elevate the Lord. Mark Lanier is a practicing attorney, a teacher in his local church in Houston, Texas, and the founder of the (co-sponsor of this podcast) among other projects in service of the church. His publications include , and . He has contributed earlier episodes to this podcast, which you will find at our (scroll down there to find the searchable list). Check out related programs...
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Moses Sings Amazing Grace, with Lawson Younger: Exodus 34:6-7
Exegetically Speaking
Both Moses and God are popularly thought of as the opposite of grace as portrayed in the Old Testament. Exodus 34 tells the story of a God who does measure out justice to his creation, but magnifies his grace far beyond measure. The difference is that of the life-horizons of an individual contrasted with countless generations. Dr. K. Lawson Younger is Emeritus Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His publications include , which won the Biblical Archaeology Society 2017 Publication Award for Best Scholarly Book on Archaeology, and . He was...
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Who Has God’s Attention?, with Andrew Abernethy: Isaiah 66:2
Exegetically Speaking
In the laments of Isaiah 63 and 64, God is asked to look down at his people in salvation. In Isaiah 66 a response comes, declaring at whom the Lord will look: Those in Israel afflicted by this world, who tremble at his word. is Professor of Old Testament, Assistant Dean of Biblical and Theological Studies in the Litfin Divinity School, and Program Director of the M.A. in Biblical Exegesis at . Among other things, he has published, and . He is currently President of the Institute of Biblical Literature. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek,...
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Art and Truth in a Psalm, with Rico Villanueva: Psalm 1
Exegetically Speaking
Even in translation, Psalm 1, a favorite of many, can be appreciated for its art and truth. All the more in Hebrew, through which we can see and hear how the psalmist employs letters, repetition of words, sounds, and other devices to convey meaning. Dr. Frederico Villanueva is Regional Commissioning Editor for Langham Publishing and Scholar Care Coordinator of current Asian Langham scholars. His publications include , , and . He teaches at the Asia Graduate School of Theology and Loyola School of Theology in Manila. HEBREW Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical...
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Because He Was in the Form of God, with Michael Gorman: Philippians 2:6
Exegetically Speaking
Phil. 2:6-11 is and deserves to be one of the most studied passages on Christ in the biblical writings. One grammatical question concerns a participle in v. 6, which is usually understood as concessive (“although”). But might Paul intend a causal sense (“because”)? The implications are profound. Dr. Michael Gorman is Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University. He has published numerous works, including and (March, 2025) . Among his current projects, he is writing Philippians: A...
info_outlineDr. Gisela Kreglinger, who grew up on a family-owned winery in Franconia, Germany, is an independent researcher who long ago noticed the peculiar prominence of wine and vineyards in both the Old and New Testaments. In this episode she talks about learning the biblical languages in preparation for her work and their contribution to a sound understanding of the Bible’s topics. In doing so, she highlights some key lessons taught through the agricultural theme of wine and vineyards in the Bible. Dr. Kreglinger has published Cup Overflowing: Wine’s Place in Faith, Feasting, and Fellowship and The Spirituality of Wine, among other things. She also contributed articles to The Oxford Companion to Wine. In a different vein, she wrote, Storied Revelations: Parables, Imagination, and George MacDonald's Christian Fiction.
Check out related programs at Wheaton College:
B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4lg6oB2
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/3Yh1ud6