A Biblical Scholar's HONEST Take on Deconstruction (w/ Prof. James McGrath)

Can faith survive academic biblical study? Professor James McGrath and Chris Cornthwaite explore how to keep faith as bible scholars. Prof. James McGrath is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University.

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Dr. McGrath's upcoming book "Beyond Deconstruction" (February 2025) offers a roadmap for maintaining faith through scholarly inquiry.


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0:00 - Introduction: The Deconstruction Question
2:30 - Dr. McGrath's New Book: "Beyond Deconstruction"
5:15 - Academic Biblical Study vs Faith: The Real Relationship
8:45 - Beyond the Fundamentalist/Atheist Binary
12:20 - Paul's Example: Faith as Trust vs Doctrine
16:10 - The "Second Naivety": Critical Faith That Works
20:25 - Finding Your Community: Where to Explore Safely
25:30 - Seminary Professors' Hidden Fears About Congregations
30:15 - Practical Advice for Questioning Believers
34:20 - Conclusion: Faith, Humility, and Academic Honesty