Gideon pt

This thirteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the remainder of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, after he defeats the Midianites the gets his revenge and heads home. This is also the last episode of the first volume, so there’s an important programming note. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the remainder of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, after he defeats the Midianites the gets his revenge and heads home. This is also the last episode of the first volume, so there’s an important programming note. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.13 Gideon Pt. 2

This twelfth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover most of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, up through when he defeated the Midianites, among others. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twelfth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover most of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, up through when he defeated the Midianites, among others. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.12 Gideon Pt. 1

This eleventh episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the next two Judges found in the book, Shamgar and Deborah. Listen and let me know what you think.

This eleventh episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the next two Judges found in the book, Shamgar and Deborah. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.11 The Judges Shamgar and Deborah

This tenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first two Judges found in the book, Othniel and Ehud. Listen and let me know what you think.

This tenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first two Judges found in the book, Othniel and Ehud. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.10 The Judges Othniel and Ehud

This ninth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover a rough timeline for the events found in the book of Judges along with a few trivial aspects of the book. Listen and let me know what you think.

This ninth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover a rough timeline for the events found in the book of Judges along with a few trivial aspects of the book. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.9 Judges Timeline

This eighth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I begin the history of the source documents for the book, in this case the history of what’s become known as the Aleppo Codex. Listen and let me know what you think.

This eighth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I begin the history of the source documents for the book, in this case the history of what’s become known as the Aleppo Codex. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.8 The Aleppo Codex

This seventh episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the second half of the story about what happened to a Levite’s wife, and the intertribal war that followed. A war between the Bejaminites and all of the other tribes. When everyone was doing what was right in their own eyes. Listen and let me know what you think.

This seventh episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the second half of the story about what happened to a Levite’s wife, and the intertribal war that followed. A war between the Bejaminites and all of the other tribes. When everyone was doing what was right in their own eyes. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.7 Judges Introduction Pt. 7

This sixth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover Micah, the Levite who became his priest, and the migrating Danites. Towards the end of the podcast, I begin the story about what happened to a Levite’s wife, which leads to an intertribal war. Listen and let me know what you think.

This sixth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover Micah, the Levite who became his priest, and the migrating Danites. Towards the end of the podcast, I begin the story about what happened to a Levite’s wife, which leads to an intertribal war. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.6 Judges Introduction Pt. 6

This fifth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. Last week, I covered what happened to Samson’s parents before he was born. This week, I cover the story of his life, good and bad. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. Last week, I covered what happened to Samson’s parents before he was born. This week, I cover the story of his life, good and bad. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.5 Judges Introduction Pt. 5

This fourth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. I pick up with the judges Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. I also get started on the story of Samson, covering how his parents were informed that he was on the way. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fourth episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. I pick up with the judges Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. I also get started on the story of Samson, covering how his parents were informed that he was on the way. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.4 Judges Introduction Pt. 4

The continuation of the history of the people, places, and things found in the biblical text.

I have listened to all the episodes so far and I am actually working my way through them again.

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Awesome job. Definitely worth the listen.

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Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast

Julius Caesar

In this first part of three episodes, I cover the history of Cleopatra the 7th, certainly the most famous Cleopatra of them all. This history includes her exile with her father, Ptolemy the 12th when her older sister foricibly took the throne. Then she and her father returned, taking power back. She would co-rule with her brother and have a child with Julius Caesar. All of this in this episode, with enough left over for next week. After listening, let me know what you think.

In this first part of three episodes, I cover the history of Cleopatra the 7th, certainly the most famous Cleopatra of them all. This history includes her exile with her father, Ptolemy the 12th when her older sister foricibly took the throne. Then she and her father returned, taking power back. She would co-rule with her brother and have a child with Julius Caesar. All of this in this episode, with enough left over for next week. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.57 Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Roman Rule over Egypt

In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 1 through 5. These chapters bridge the narrative from Joseph to Moses. We learn of Moses’s birth and reasons for his exile. He spends 40 years with the Midians before God calls him to return to his people. What happens next? Listen and learn. Next week, I’ll continue the summary of Exodus, starting in Chapter 6.    After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 1 through 5. These chapters bridge the narrative from Joseph to Moses. We learn of Moses’s birth and reasons for his exile. He spends 40 years with the Midians before God calls him to return to his people. What happens next? Listen and learn. Next week, I’ll continue the summary of Exodus, starting in Chapter 6. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.01 Exodus Summary Part 1

In this episode, I continue working through the few new topics presented in the book of Leviticus. After covering in the last episode one of the birds whose consumption was forbidden in Leviticus, the cormorant, I pick up with the other lesser known one, the hoopoe. I also work through what is known about the Canaanite deity of Molech, traditionally connected with child sacrifice and specifically addressed by God in the text. After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, I continue working through the few new topics presented in the book of Leviticus. After covering in the last episode one of the birds whose consumption was forbidden in Leviticus, the cormorant, I pick up with the other lesser known one, the hoopoe. I also work through what is known about the Canaanite deity of Molech, traditionally connected with child sacrifice and specifically addressed by God in the text. After listening, let me know what you think.

4.5 The Hoopoe and the Canaanite Deity Molech

This is a rebraodcast of an episode from 2 years ago, and certainly does not fit with the point in history where the podcast finds itself today. But, pertinent for the Christmas holiday. Sometime in the future, when the historical chronology of the bible warrants it, I’ll work this episode into its proper sequence. This week is more than you may have ever wanted to know about the three wisemen.  After listening, let me know what you think.

This is a rebraodcast of an episode from 2 years ago, and certainly does not fit with the point in history where the podcast finds itself today. But, pertinent for the Christmas holiday. Sometime in the future, when the historical chronology of the bible warrants it, I’ll work this episode into its proper sequence. This week is more than you may have ever wanted to know about the three wisemen. After listening, let me know what you think.

S1.1 Who Were The Wisemen?

This begins the history found in the book of Deuteronomy. Much of the text is redundant with the previous three books as it represents Moses reminding the Israelite people of their history and how they should obey and be faithful to God. The book contains three addresses from Moses to the people and this episode is a summary of his first address, found in chapters one through four. Listen and let me know what you think.

This begins the history found in the book of Deuteronomy. Much of the text is redundant with the previous three books as it represents Moses reminding the Israelite people of their history and how they should obey and be faithful to God. The book contains three addresses from Moses to the people and this episode is a summary of his first address, found in chapters one through four. Listen and let me know what you think.

6.1 Deuteronomy Summary Part 1

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. Which gets me to the history of the Ark of the Covenant. The episode focuses on the direction from God concerning its construction, the desert wanderings, crossing the Jordan into Canaan, all the way through King Josiah. Which includes the time it was seized by the Philistines, during the period of the Judges. After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. Which gets me to the history of the Ark of the Covenant. The episode focuses on the direction from God concerning its construction, the desert wanderings, crossing the Jordan into Canaan, all the way through King Josiah. Which includes the time it was seized by the Philistines, during the period of the Judges. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.79 The Ark of the Covenant Pt. 1

This week I cover the peoples and places found in Genesis Chapters 24 through 28. Specifically, Aram Naharaim, Nahor, Havilah, Shur, Gerar, Abimelech, Esek, Sitnah, Rehoboth, Shiba, and Paddan Aram. Next week, I’ll begin the first of probably two parts on the Arameans. You don’t want to miss it.  After listening, let me know what you think.

This week I cover the peoples and places found in Genesis Chapters 24 through 28. Specifically, Aram Naharaim, Nahor, Havilah, Shur, Gerar, Abimelech, Esek, Sitnah, Rehoboth, Shiba, and Paddan Aram. Next week, I’ll begin the first of probably two parts on the Arameans. You don’t want to miss it. After listening, let me know what you think.

2.55 The History of Genesis 24 - 28

In this episode, the first part of two, I cover a couple of the theories attempting to date the Exodus event. In most of these, historians attempt to align the events found in the Book of Exodus with historical evidence. I also explore the 1450 date I’ve been referring to. Next week, I’ll wrap up the theories around the date of the Exodus. After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, the first part of two, I cover a couple of the theories attempting to date the Exodus event. In most of these, historians attempt to align the events found in the Book of Exodus with historical evidence. I also explore the 1450 date I’ve been referring to. Next week, I’ll wrap up the theories around the date of the Exodus. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.33 When was the Exodus? Part 1

This episode is the second of two where we explore the history of the King James Version of the Bible. In it, I discuss the translation process and how the original was printed. Also, I examine why and when the version was revised. I wrap up the episode with an exploration of the influence of Shakespeare on the translation.    After listening, let me know what you think.

This episode is the second of two where we explore the history of the King James Version of the Bible. In it, I discuss the translation process and how the original was printed. Also, I examine why and when the version was revised. I wrap up the episode with an exploration of the influence of Shakespeare on the translation. After listening, let me know what you think.

1.3 The King James Version Part 2

This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the Nephilim. These are generally thought to have been giants living in Canaan, but their name may have been misinterpreted. I also touch on Anak, and the Anakites, a group of people named after him. Finally, I discuss the importance and rarity of the legendary red heifer. After listening, let me know what you think

This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the Nephilim. These are generally thought to have been giants living in Canaan, but their name may have been misinterpreted. I also touch on Anak, and the Anakites, a group of people named after him. Finally, I discuss the importance and rarity of the legendary red heifer. After listening, let me know what you think

5.9 The Nephilim, the Anakites, the Red Heifer

In this episode, I begin a summary concerning the religion of the ancient Egyptians. I dive into their gods, the deistic view of the pharaoh, and the workings of the temples. I also cover their view of the afterlife and the two parts of the soul. Finally, I touch on their brief foray into monotheism, or is it monolatry? Listen and find out. Next week, I’ll cover wrap up their religion in what will be the 100th episode. After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, I begin a summary concerning the religion of the ancient Egyptians. I dive into their gods, the deistic view of the pharaoh, and the workings of the temples. I also cover their view of the afterlife and the two parts of the soul. Finally, I touch on their brief foray into monotheism, or is it monolatry? Listen and find out. Next week, I’ll cover wrap up their religion in what will be the 100th episode. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.15 Ancient Egyptian Religion Part 1

Before beginning the history of the Egyptians, I need to ground their history as found in the Old Testament. Of course, they are mentioned in the Table of Nations, but they also played a part in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, and so many others. What was their influence, listen and find out. Next week, I’ll provide a summary history of the Egyptians, up through about 50 BC.    After listening, let me know what you think.

Before beginning the history of the Egyptians, I need to ground their history as found in the Old Testament. Of course, they are mentioned in the Table of Nations, but they also played a part in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, and so many others. What was their influence, listen and find out. Next week, I’ll provide a summary history of the Egyptians, up through about 50 BC. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.10 Egypt in the Old Testament

This episode provides an overview of the Pentateuch, known more commonly as the first five books of the Old Testament. I also dive into the theories surrounding who wrote the books including the documentary hypothesis. This will all serve as a background for the deeper dive into that time and region, which will be the focus of this chapter. Join me next week when I’ll start with the history of the book of Genesis, including tablet theory.   After listening, let me know what you think.

This episode provides an overview of the Pentateuch, known more commonly as the first five books of the Old Testament. I also dive into the theories surrounding who wrote the books including the documentary hypothesis. This will all serve as a background for the deeper dive into that time and region, which will be the focus of this chapter. Join me next week when I’ll start with the history of the book of Genesis, including tablet theory. After listening, let me know what you think.

2.1 The Pentateuch, An Introduction

This week I begin the history of the Arameans, the first of two episodes.  In this episode, I cover their history as presented in the Old Testament as well as their language and religion. Next week, I’ll wrap up their history. You don’t want to miss it.  After listening, let me know what you think.

This week I begin the history of the Arameans, the first of two episodes. In this episode, I cover their history as presented in the Old Testament as well as their language and religion. Next week, I’ll wrap up their history. You don’t want to miss it. After listening, let me know what you think.

2.56 The History of the Arameans Pt. 1

So, who wrote Exodus? The traditional Jewish, and therefore Christian, view is that Exodus, along with the vast majority of the remainder of the Pentateuch, was written by Moses. One religious father went as far as to say that portions were dictated by God to Moses, who wrote it with his own tears. Religious academics, at least some of them, have proposed many different theories, several of which are discussed in this episode. Who, and more importantly what are their theories? Listen and find out. Next week, I’ll begin the history of the Egyptians.    After listening, let me know what you think.

So, who wrote Exodus? The traditional Jewish, and therefore Christian, view is that Exodus, along with the vast majority of the remainder of the Pentateuch, was written by Moses. One religious father went as far as to say that portions were dictated by God to Moses, who wrote it with his own tears. Religious academics, at least some of them, have proposed many different theories, several of which are discussed in this episode. Who, and more importantly what are their theories? Listen and find out. Next week, I’ll begin the history of the Egyptians. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.09 Who Wrote Exodus?

So you think you know the history of Bethlehem? Well, there’s little doubt you’re familiar with the events of two millennia ago, but what about a thousand years before that? Or the events during and following the Islamic conquest and the Crusades? Give up a few minutes of your time and listen, I’m sure you’ll learn something you didn’t know. Next week, I’ll cover the history of the remaining places in Genesis 35, including Hebron. You don’t want to miss it.  After listening, let me know what you think.

So you think you know the history of Bethlehem? Well, there’s little doubt you’re familiar with the events of two millennia ago, but what about a thousand years before that? Or the events during and following the Islamic conquest and the Crusades? Give up a few minutes of your time and listen, I’m sure you’ll learn something you didn’t know. Next week, I’ll cover the history of the remaining places in Genesis 35, including Hebron. You don’t want to miss it. After listening, let me know what you think.

2.63 The History of Bethlehem

In this episode, I begin working through the few new topics presented in the book of Leviticus. First, there are Suzerain Vassal treaties, a concept almost as old as society itself. Many such international arrangements have been in place all over the globe, through our modern era. I also cover cormorants, one of the lesser known birds the ancient Israelites were prohibited from eating. After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, I begin working through the few new topics presented in the book of Leviticus. First, there are Suzerain Vassal treaties, a concept almost as old as society itself. Many such international arrangements have been in place all over the globe, through our modern era. I also cover cormorants, one of the lesser known birds the ancient Israelites were prohibited from eating. After listening, let me know what you think.

4.4 Suzerain Vassal Treaties and Cormorants

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. I spend a small amount of time on the 10 Commandments, but there is little mention of people, places, or things in the list, so I quickly move on. Next is perhaps one of the most contentious subjects in the Bible, servitude and slavery. IN the episode is a deep dive into how these people were treated at the time and in the later years. After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. I spend a small amount of time on the 10 Commandments, but there is little mention of people, places, or things in the list, so I quickly move on. Next is perhaps one of the most contentious subjects in the Bible, servitude and slavery. IN the episode is a deep dive into how these people were treated at the time and in the later years. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.73 The 10 Commandments, Servitude and Slavery

This week I wrap up the history of the Hittites, with the 4th part of the miniseries. This episode focuses on what has become known as the New Kingdom of the Hittites as well as the several centuries following its collapse. Next week, I’ll cover several smaller places found in the middle of Genesis. You don’t want to miss it.  After listening, let me know what you think.

This week I wrap up the history of the Hittites, with the 4th part of the miniseries. This episode focuses on what has become known as the New Kingdom of the Hittites as well as the several centuries following its collapse. Next week, I’ll cover several smaller places found in the middle of Genesis. You don’t want to miss it. After listening, let me know what you think.

2.54 The History of the Hittites Pt 4

In this episode, I explore the tablet theory, sometimes referred to as the Wiseman hypothesis concerning the authorship of Genesis. And no, it’s not the wisemen from the gospels, but a couple of Wisemen from a little later. I explore the basis of the theory as well as its limitations. I’ll also let you know where these tablets can be found today. After listening, you can impress your friends with the three theories on how Genesis was written, including this one, the Moses authorship, and the Documentary Theory.   Join me next week when I dive into creation stories from around the globe.   After listening, let me know what you think.

In this episode, I explore the tablet theory, sometimes referred to as the Wiseman hypothesis concerning the authorship of Genesis. And no, it’s not the wisemen from the gospels, but a couple of Wisemen from a little later. I explore the basis of the theory as well as its limitations. I’ll also let you know where these tablets can be found today. After listening, you can impress your friends with the three theories on how Genesis was written, including this one, the Moses authorship, and the Documentary Theory.   Join me next week when I dive into creation stories from around the globe. After listening, let me know what you think.

2.2 The Tablet Theory of Genesis

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