19. Dr. Sonya Cronin: The Story of Sarah (not Abraham) and Reading Fantasy to Understand the Bible

Hebrew Bible Insights

Dr. Sonya Cronin has a PhD in Religions of Western Antiquity, focusing on Biblical Studies. She is also a huge fan of fantasy literature. Sonya taught one of the most popular courses at Florida State University: Religion and 20th Century Fantasy Literature. A truer lover of stories, Sonya brings everything from Tolkien to the Bible to life. In our conversation Sonya talks about:

1. How she grew up as a Hindu before encountering the Bible.
2. Why and how engaging great fantasy stories helps us be better Bible readers
3. The overlooked and misunderstood story of Sarah. Sonya shares insights on the complex and rich character of Sarah.

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