IBR Unscripted

  Contact: May Young

IBR Unscripted gives biblical scholars a chance to present exciting research in a TED-talk style format, usually on Saturday morning of our annual meeting. Scholars speak without notes and are encouraged to use a variety of media to help the audience interact with their ideas, followed by a generous time for discussion.

9:00 to 11:30 am
11/18/2023
Salon H - Marriott Rivercenter

This session of the IBR Annual Meeting offers biblical scholars the opportunity to present their new and innovative ideas in an engaging forum inspired by the famous TED talks. Scholars will speak without notes and are encouraged to use a variety of media to help the audience interact with their ideas. A generous discussion time will follow each presentation. For more information, see Institute for Biblical Research (https://www.ibr-bbr.org/).

May Young, Taylor University, Presiding

Michelle Knight, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“On Prophets, Warriors, and Saviors: The Subversion of Expectations in Judges 4-5” (17 min)

Discussion (17 min)

Break (17 min)

Michael J. Rhodes, Carey Baptist College
"Seeking the Welfare of the City When the Empire’s Listening: Exploring Politics with Joseph and Daniel" (17 min)

Discussion (17 min)

Break (17 min)

Max J. Lee, North Park Theological Seminary
"Paul in His Ancient Pluralistic Environment: Rethinking Greco-Roman "Backgrounds" (17 min)

Discussion (17 min)

Roundtable Discussion (14 min)