{"podcast":{"title":"Modern Mind, Ancient Book","slug":"modern-mind-ancient-book-4095676","podcast_index_feed_id":4095676,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/1x8tH5Ol.rss","website_url":"https://modernmindancientbook.buzzsprout.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/eba3ebd2-9258-4626-9e4d-68bd88eee36f/u779xrk3uzjk800uwu3gr0mvvs6c.jpg","author":"Roger Ferguson, Host and Biblical Scholar","episode_count":176,"summary":"Modern Mind, Ancient Book helps curious people understand Scripture in its ancient Jewish and historical world so they can know Jesus and walk His Way. Interesting ideas. Ancient stories. Better questions. Start with short discoveries. Explore real human questions through Scripture, covenant wisdom, and Jewish context. Study whole biblical books through careful, book-by-book teaching. Along the way, we distinguish what the text says from historical background, interpretation, and application. For seekers, new believers, longtime students, and anyone who senses there is more depth and coherence in the Bible than they were taught. Topics include Bible study, the Jewish context of Jesus, biblical history, Torah, Prophets and Writings, Christian discipleship, topical teaching, and book studies. Find the Way—Meet Rabbi Jesus. Walk the Way — Modern Mind, Ancient Book. New teaching weekly. https://modernmindancientbook.org","last_synced_at":"2026-09-10T06:20:40.361315+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-mind-ancient-book-4095676"},"episode":{"title":"Rome, Persecution, and Urgency: The World Behind the Gospel of Mark","slug":"rome-persecution-and-urgency-the-world-behind-the-gospel-of-mark","published_at":"2026-02-23T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-mind-ancient-book-4095676/rome-persecution-and-urgency-the-world-behind-the-gospel-of-mark","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-mind-ancient-book-4095676","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4d0873af45e1f0c3649aad1f9811b43e0e6646d066574783400da2ecd6b08671/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxYTAzNTg0Zi1jMTQ3LTQzZTctOTI3MC04NWIyYzgxNmI2NDMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlYmEzZWJkMi05MjU4LTQ2MjYtOWU0ZC02OGJkODhlZWUzNmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTA5MDc3MTk5ZWYxODlmOTJkNzQ2N2QiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9lYmEzZWJkMi05MjU4LTQ2MjYtOWU0ZC02OGJkODhlZWUzNmYvZXBpc29kZXMvMWEwMzU4NGYtYzE0Ny00M2U3LTkyNzAtODViMmM4MTZiNjQzLzE4NTI3OTc1LXJvbWUtcGVyc2VjdXRpb24tYW5kLXVyZ2VuY3ktdGhlLXdvcmxkLWJlaGluZC10aGUtZ29zcGVsLW9mLW1hcmsubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail The Gospel of Mark didn’t emerge in a vacuum. In this episode, we examine the historical setting and place of authorship —likely Rome during a time of persecution. We explore how suffering, fear, and loyalty shaped Mark’s portrayal of Jesus as the Son of Man who suffers faithfully. This episode is for the Christian seeker who wants to understand how real historical pressures shaped the message of the Gospel. 🎯 What you’ll learn: • Key historical context • What the text meant then • What it means now The Bible was written within a living Jewish tradition, preserved through community practice before institutional authority. Modern Mind, Ancient Book explores the Bible through its Jewish roots, ancient manuscripts, and historical context—helping Christian seekers understand Scripture as it was originally written and lived. We’re going back to move forward. We’re finding a love for the law, prophets, and writings. 📩 Subscribe for weekly biblical teaching Start here 👉 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvkMUoPCfh24rGO6heo31g-Erw-ChC9-&si=zw51nkbXGx4H1YJS 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe 🌐 Visit: https://modernmindancientbook.org 👉 Partner with Modern Mind, Ancient Book: https://ko-fi.com/modernmindancientbook","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail The Gospel of Mark didn’t emerge in a vacuum. 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