Scot, thanks for this recommendation, I look forward to reading it! I have been performing the book of Romans (unabridged) for the past 5 years as a stage play with multiple actors; the process has been transformative. The performance has become an exegetical tool and has opened up the rhetoric of Paul's most famous letter to me. Highly recommend.
Clocks in at about 90 min, which includes an intro and outro. I've posted a video of my performance from last May to YouTube if you're interested. Fair warning: I am not a trained actor, just an aspiring biblical scholar... https://youtu.be/gDSvuxhSTIw (link to the first 2 chapters; once you're on the channel, you can see the segments as well as a single video of the whole play w/ the intro and outro)
It’s exciting to see more sharing of the good news of the oral tradition of scripture. I was blessed to study under Tom Boomershine, at seminary during the mid ‘90’s. Hearing “The Stories of scripture being told is a wonderful experience. It’s also quite another experience to study and learn a story to tell. Thanks!
I love this! I have found this to be true in my own life, that as I memorize Scripture and then say it, to myself or others, that it’s a different experience than reading it. I think reading and study are important, and I came to know God through reading the Bible, but it is not sufficient on its own. Thanks for sharing!
Scot, thanks for this recommendation, I look forward to reading it! I have been performing the book of Romans (unabridged) for the past 5 years as a stage play with multiple actors; the process has been transformative. The performance has become an exegetical tool and has opened up the rhetoric of Paul's most famous letter to me. Highly recommend.
How long does it last?
Clocks in at about 90 min, which includes an intro and outro. I've posted a video of my performance from last May to YouTube if you're interested. Fair warning: I am not a trained actor, just an aspiring biblical scholar... https://youtu.be/gDSvuxhSTIw (link to the first 2 chapters; once you're on the channel, you can see the segments as well as a single video of the whole play w/ the intro and outro)
Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for sharing the video, Dennis.
Kathleen, you're welcome! I hope it is edifying in some way.
It’s exciting to see more sharing of the good news of the oral tradition of scripture. I was blessed to study under Tom Boomershine, at seminary during the mid ‘90’s. Hearing “The Stories of scripture being told is a wonderful experience. It’s also quite another experience to study and learn a story to tell. Thanks!
Thank you Scott
The books is available for preorder for $13 at Logos. https://www.logos.com/product/252190/hear-ye-the-word-of-the-lord-what-we-miss-if-we-only-read-the-bible
I love this! I have found this to be true in my own life, that as I memorize Scripture and then say it, to myself or others, that it’s a different experience than reading it. I think reading and study are important, and I came to know God through reading the Bible, but it is not sufficient on its own. Thanks for sharing!
Wow!! This is so fascinating. Thank you!