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The Bible: Gospel, Guide, or Garbage? | Dr. NT Wright & Dr. Sean Kelly

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The Bible: Gospel, Guide, or Garbage? | Dr. NT Wright & Dr. Sean Kelly

October 31, 2019
The Veritas Forum
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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