In this conversation I interview Peter Leithart, an American author, minister, and theologian, who serves as president of Theopolis Institute for Biblical, Liturgical, & Cultural Studies in Birmingham, Alabama. We discuss the origins, mission, and theological insights of Theopolis Institute and the influence of James B. Jordan, who wrote the influential book titled “Through New Eyes”. We further discuss the significance of biblical typology, and the transformative power of liturgy and sacraments in understanding scripture and shaping Christian life. We explore the interconnectedness of biblical narratives, the cultural shifts towards a deeper understanding of scripture, and the importance of sacramental life in recognizing Christ.

Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World, by James B. Jordan: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Through-New-Eyes-Developing-Biblical/dp/157910259X

The End of Protestantism: Pursuing Unity in a Fragmented Church, by Peter J. Leithart: https://www.amazon.com/End-Protestantism-Pursuing-Fragmented-Church/dp/158743377X

Revelation Explained: An Interpretation by James B. Jordan: Volume One: Dragon, by James B. Jordan (Author), Dean W. Arnold (Editor): https://www.amazon.com/Revelation-Explained-Interpretation-Jordan-Dragon/dp/1733335633

Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming up 00:50 - Intro music 01:15 - Introduction 02:19 - Theopolis Institute 05:28 - Initial influences 07:23 - Themes in Scripture 17:47 - Reality/history rhymes 20:33 - The Bible as a way of seeing 23:36 - Sacraments 31:53 - Creation 34:23 - How is this being received? 37:35 - Critical Biblical scholarship and references 46:15 - Fundamentalism 49:39 - Typology is the key 51:53 - Bringing it to experience 54:20 - The Fathers 01:00:56 - Hopes for the future

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Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming up 00:50 - Intro music 01:15 - Introduction 02:19 - Theopolis Institute 05:28 - Initial influences 07:23 - Themes in Scripture 17:47 - Reality/history rhymes 20:33 - The Bible as a way of seeing 23:36 - Sacraments 31:53 - Creation 34:23 - How is this being received? 37:35 - Critical Biblical scholarship and references 46:15 - Fundamentalism 49:39 - Typology is the key 51:53 - Bringing it to experience 54:20 - The Fathers 01:00:56 - Hopes for the future