Tyson Putthoff is the author of multiple academic works, including Gods and Humans in the Ancient Near East (Cambridge, 2020), Ontological Aspects of Early Jewish Anthropology (Brill, 2017), and Jesus: The Strategic Life and Mission of the Messiah and His Movement, 3 Volumes (Hekhal, 2025). He is also the host of the What the Bible Actually Says podcast. A scholar of the Bible and its world and a lifelong student of ancient languages and texts, Tyson writes to bring fresh, honest insights to readers who want more than surface answers.He holds four degrees in Biblical, Theological, and Religious Studies, including a PhD from Durham University (Durham, UK), and he has spent decades teaching, researching, and speaking on the Bible, Jesus, and ancient traditions. Known for his bold but pastoral tone, Tyson writes like a scholar who genuinely cares what happens after the facts are in. His goal is not simply to write or teach for academic audiences, but to bring scholarship to those who don't otherwise have access.You can listen to Tyson wherever you get your favorite podcasts.