To wrap up this season, we bring you an insightful conversation with Dan Reid, a cornerstone of IVP Academic and editor of the first edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (DPL1). This final episode of season one of Behind the Books promises a compelling exploration of the world of biblical scholarship and publishing, highlighting Reid's profound influence on the field.Join Scot McKnight and Lynn Cohick as they explore Reid’s editorial journey. Reid shares his experiences from the early days of academic publishing, recounting the challenges of working with physical manuscripts and the revolutionary shift brought by digital advancements. He discusses the origins and development of the DPL1, highlighting the collaborative efforts and scholarly contributions that made the project a landmark in biblical studies over 30 years ago.Reid’s reflections on the transition from the first edition to the DPL2 underscore the dynamic nature of academic scholarship. The new edition not only updates previous content but also incorporates fresh perspectives and contemporary research, reflecting the ongoing evolution of biblical studies. Listen to the full episode now and enrich your understanding of the impact of academic publishing on biblical studies.This episode highlights the following themes:Reid’s journey from academia to book editing and its long-term impact.Challenges and achievements in creating the first edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters.The importance of incorporating diverse scholarly perspectives and updated interpretations.Links from this episode:Get to know more about Dan Reid: https://www.ivpress.com/daniel-g-reidRead God is a Warrior by Tremper Longman III and Daniel Reid: https://amzn.to/45AuSh6Check out Dan Reid’s Substack: The China We Never KnewRead Into the Heart of Romans by N. T. Wright:https://amzn.to/3XsoMNzRead The Triumph of God by Christiaan Beker: https://amzn.to/45xSVwXRead The IVP Bible Dictionary Series: https://www.ivpress.com/the-ivp-bible-dictionary-seriesRead The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition by Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta: https://www.ivpress.com/dictionary-of-paul-and-his-letters As an Amazon Associate, this channel earns commissions from qualifying purchases when you use the links above.Links and Credits✅ Special offer: Visit ivpress.com and use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode.✅ Producers: Alexandra Horn and Travis Albritton✅ Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts✅ Production Assistants: Christine Pelliccio Melo and Jack Reece✅ Social Media Manager: Allie Noble✅ Podcast Art: Brad Joiner✅ Theme Song: "Trip Don't Fall" by Midnight DaydreamDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

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