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There’s More to Paul

From traveling teacher to revered saint, Paul the Apostle is one of the Bible’s most controversial characters. But how much do we actually know about his life, culture, journeys, teachings, and motivations? Join historian Matthew Larsen as he journeys through the iconic locations of the Ancient world to follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul.

Ancient Rome awaits in Season 2! Explore the historical context of the time and places in which Paul lived and traveled. Discover the dynamic social, political, and economic climate that Paul navigated as he preached and was imprisoned. New episodes every Tuesday.

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Season 2

Episodes

1 | Delivering Paul's Letter to Rome

Available now!

To Paul, the world is ending, and he must spread the Gospel to the farthest corners of the earth which, in his mind, means Spain.

2 | Listening to Paul's Letter to Rome

Coming 9/10/24

In our 21st century context, there are very few barriers to contacting someone. But in Paul’s world, his various letters to churches required much preparation and forethought

3 | Ostia - "Our Daily Bread" in Ancient Rome

Coming 9/17/24

In this episode, Matthew Larsen explores what community would have looked like in ancient Rome– where life was lived and bread was broken.

4 | Pompeii - Life in a Roman City

Coming 9/24/24

What was a Roman city like, and how would this have impacted Paul’s writing? Pompeii, left preserved by Mount Vesuvius, offers us true historical context to how a Roman city may have operated.

5 | Were There Christians in Pompeii?

Coming 10/1/24

Where is the earliest material evidence for Christianity found? Could it be that there is a case for Christians having been in Pompeii?

6 | Neighborhoods and the Churches of Rome

Coming 10/8/24

Romans 16 gives us an important clue as to when Christianity may have arrived in Rome. At least one theory suggests that Christianity may have been in Rome even in the early 40’s.

7 | Christianity After Paul

Coming 10/15/24

 In the first century, the Colosseum was staggering in its size and scope. We still consider it a wonder today which means that thousands of years ago it would have been even harder to comprehend and take in.

Meet Matthew

Matthew is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in using archaeology to study the social world of the first Christians. Prior to Copenhagen, Matthew taught at Yale University and Princeton University. He is the author of the award-winning book, Gospels before the Book (Oxford University Press, 2018), which has been translated into Italian (Editrice Queriniana, 2022). His research is published in top academic journals and his scholarship has been featured in The Daily Beast, CHOICE, and Christian Century. 

Articles

Who was Paul the Apostle?

Why is The Apostle Paul Controversial?

How Did Paul the Apostle Become a Christian?

What Did Paul the Apostle Look Like?

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