{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60e73cc688b69a001452e911/6925947fcaf6efa7034f42a9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 128 - Dr. Chance Bonar","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60e73cc688b69a001452e911/1764070459479-3f85a9c5-b2e4-4072-a719-713cdc9cd881.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Dr. Chance Bonar, an Advising Fellow at the University of Virginia, joins Lexie to discuss how his interest in early Christianity led to critical inquiries into texts outside the New Testament and broader socio-political-religious contexts, the complex legacy of slavery in ancient texts, and the modern implications and interpretations of religious and cultural history. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/TheOzymandiasP1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theozymandiasproject\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theozymandiasproject/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or visit our website <a href=\"http://www.theozymandiasproject.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.theozymandiasproject.com</a>!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Originally recorded April 24, 2025. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Dr. Bonar: <a href=\"https://chancebonar.hcommons.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://chancebonar.hcommons.org/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Check out his publications: <a href=\"https://chancebonar.hcommons.org/books/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://chancebonar.hcommons.org/books/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow him on Bluesky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/chancebonar.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/chancebonar.bsky.social</a></p><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon: <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Want a transcript of the episode? Email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we can provide one.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Lexie Henning"}