The Bible: Gospel, Guide, or Garbage? | Dr. NT Wright & Dr. Sean Kelly
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October 31, 2019
The Veritas Forum
How should we view the Bible? New Testament scholar and theologian NT Wright and Harvard philosopher Sean Kelly discuss one of history’s most influential books at The Veritas Forum at Harvard University. Moderated by Dr. Jay Harris. Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you! [this is a throwback episode from 2013]
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