BQ38-MC: "What are the Apocrypha?" - with Dr Tony Burke

In this rich and thought-provoking conversation, Kevin Hohe sits down with scholar and author Dr Tony Burke to explore the tension between belief, evidence, and the search for truth. What begins as a simple question about apocryphal texts unfolds into a deeper exploration of faith, doubt, and the human need to understand what lies beyond the accepted canon.

Dr Burke shares how his early fascination with biblical literature led him to study the Apocrypha, the hidden or “forbidden” books left outside the Bible, and how that journey reshaped his views on faith, history, and the nature of God. Together, Kevin and Tony trace the evolution of Christianity, from the Council of Nicaea to the rise of Gnosticism, uncovering how power, politics, and fear of difference have shaped the modern church.

This episode doesn’t seek to convert or convince, instead, it invites listeners to approach faith with fresh eyes, curiosity, and courage.

In this episode

• What the Apocrypha reveals about early Christian belief

• Why some texts were excluded from the Bible

• How the Council of Nicaea defined “orthodox” faith

• The difference between Gnostic and traditional Christianity

• What it means to question belief without abandoning it

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