Podcasts by Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast

8.13 Gideon Pt. 2 from 2021-11-12T00:01

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 M...

8.12 Gideon Pt. 1 from 2021-11-05T00:01

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 Mi...

8.11 The Judges Shamgar and Deborah from 2021-10-29T00:01

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 ...

8.10 The Judges Othniel and Ehud from 2021-10-22T00:01

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 ...

8.9 Judges Timeline from 2021-10-15T00:01

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 a...

8.8 The Aleppo Codex from 2021-10-08T00:01

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 ...

8.7 Judges Introduction Pt. 7 from 2021-10-01T00:00

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 follo...

8.6 Judges Introduction Pt. 6 from 2021-09-24T00:00

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 beg...

8.5 Judges Introduction Pt. 5 from 2021-09-17T00:00

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....

8.4 Judges Introduction Pt. 4 from 2021-09-10T00:00

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 ...

8.3 Judges Introduction Pt. 3 from 2021-09-03T00:00

This third episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. I pick up with the remaining portion of the story of Gideon, followed by how his son proved to be a near opposite. Listen and let me ...

8.2 Judges Introduction Pt. 2 from 2021-08-27T00:00

This second episode continues the summary of the book of Judges. We’re told of the next judge Deborah and her compatriot Barak. Next up is Gideon, whom we’re given a great deal of background on. Li...

8.1 Judges Introduction Pt. 1 from 2021-08-20T00:00

This first episode begins the summary of the book of Judges. We’re told of how the Israelites capture what remained of Canaan, and the first three judges. In the middle of this, a short summary of ...

7.40 Joshua in 30 Minutes from 2021-08-13T00:00

This fortieth episode wraps up the history of the people, places, and things in the book of Joshua. In this final episode of the chapter, I provide a summary of the history found in the entire book...

7.39 Eleazar, Phinehas, Oak of Moreh from 2021-08-06T00:00

This thirty ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the father and son high priests of Eleazar and Phinehas. I wrap up the episode with the Oak of Mo...

7.38 Anathoth, Heshbon, Jazer from 2021-07-30T00:00

This thirty eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the cities of Anathoth, Heshbon, and Jazer. I wrap up the episode with Joshua’s charge to the ea...

7.37 The City of Gibeon from 2021-07-23T00:00

This thirty seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover city of Gibeon, named in Joshua as a Levitical city. It’s more known in the Old Testament for t...

7.36 Kedesh, Ramoth, Libnah, Juttah, More Lost Books from 2021-07-16T00:00

This thirty sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover cities of refuge Kedesh and Ramoth along with the Levitical cities of Libnah and Juttah. I also g...

7.35 Timnath-Serah, Golan, Daughters of Jacob Bridge from 2021-07-09T00:00

This thirty fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the allotted to Joshua, the city of Timnath-Serah. I also relay what is known about the city of G...

7.34 Dan Moves to Northern Israel from 2021-07-02T00:00

This thirty fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the relocation of the tribe of Dan to northern Israel, why it happened, and what happened after ...

7.33 Aijalon, Benebarak, Joffa (Jaffa) from 2021-06-25T00:00

This thirty third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places found in the territory of the tribes of Dan including how Joffa evolved into the moder...

7.32 Kanah (Cana), Achzib, Zaanannim, Adamah, Iron, Migdal-el, Zorah, Eshtaol from 2021-06-18T00:00

Today the 32nd episode of the 7th chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This thirty second episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode...

7.31 Dagan, Beth Dagan, Cabul from 2021-06-11T00:00

This thirty first episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Beth Dagan and Cabul along with the Canaanite deity of Dagan. Listen and let me kno...

7.30 Shunaam, Ebez, Beth-Shemesh from 2021-06-04T00:00

This thirtieth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Shunaam, Ebez, and Beth-Shemesh. Listen and let me know what you think.

7.29 Jezreel and the Jezreel Valley from 2021-05-28T00:00

This twenty-ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Jezreel and the valley with the same name, which includes the location of Armageddo...

7.28 Beth-Horon, En-Rogel, Ramah, Mt. Tabor from 2021-05-21T18:29:02

This twenty-eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Beth-Horon, En-Rogel, Ramah, Mt. Tabor. And even the connection between Ramah and ...

7.27 Shiloh, Janoah, En-Dor (Endor) from 2021-05-14T00:00

This twenty-seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Shiloh and Janoah, along with En-Dor, both with and without the hyphen. Listen an...

7.26 Archites, Wadi Kana, Electrum, Beth-shean (Scythopolis) from 2021-05-07T00:00

This twenty-sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the people known as the Archites, the stream known as the Wadi Kana, naturally occurring gold nam...

7.25 Mahanaim, Zaphon, Ba?al Zaphon, Akrabbim, Adummim from 2021-04-30T02:00

This twenty-fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the city of Mahanaim, which would serve as the capital of Israel when David was king of Judah. I ...

7.24 Gebal (Byblos) from 2021-04-23T00:00

This twenty-fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the city of Gebal, which is modernly known as Byblos, from its prehistoric beginnings through th...

7.23 Gath, Mearah, Sidon from 2021-04-16T00:00

This twenty-third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. I first cover the Philistine city of Gath. Next up is the little known about the place Mearah. Finally, the northern...

7.22 Baal-zebub & Ashkelon from 2021-04-09T00:00

This twenty-second episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. I first cover the Canaanite deity of Baal-zebub and how it morphed over the years. I also go over what is known about th...

7.21 Shihor & Ekron from 2021-04-02T00:00

This twenty-first episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Shihor and Ekron, both places the Israelites did not initially capture upon their...

7.20 Libnah and the Podcast’s 5th Anniversary from 2021-03-26T00:00

This twentieth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Libnah, the last remaining place that the Israelites conquered and found in Joshua 2...

7.19 Shimron-Meron, Hormah, Arad, Megiddo from 2021-03-20T11:24:58

This nineteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Shimron-Meron, Hormah, Arad, and Megiddo. Listen and let me know what...

7.18 Hepher, Taanach, Goiim (Guti), Tirzah from 2021-03-12T00:00

This eighteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Hepher, Taanach, and Tirzah. I also touch on Goiim, which may be...

7.17 Jokneam, Aphek, Lasharon from 2021-03-05T00:00

This seventeenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Jokneam, Aphek, and Lasharon. Little is known about the latter two. ...

7.16 Edrei, Salecah, Maacah (Maacathites), Geder, Tappuah, Adullam from 2021-02-26T00:00

This sixteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Edrei, Salecah, Geder, Tappuah, and Adullam. I also cover the Maacathi...

7.14 The Waters of Merom, Misrephoth-maim, Baal-Gad, Mt. Halak from 2021-02-12T00:00

This fourteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the Waters of Merom, where the armies of Northern Canaan encamped before facing the...

7.13 Mt. Carmel, Mizpah from 2021-02-05T00:00

This thirteenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Mt. Carmel. It was on the slopes of this mountain where Naphoth-dor was found. I al...

7.12 Madon, Shimron, Achshaph, Chinnereth, Naphoth-dor from 2021-01-29T00:00

This twelfth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of the places of Madon, Shimron, Achshaph, Chinnereth, Naphoth-dor, all located in northe...

7.11 The History of Hazor from 2021-01-22T00:00

This eleventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Hazor, located just north of the Sea of Galilee. King Jabin ruled from here and led a...

7.10 The History of Gezer from 2021-01-15T00:00

This tenth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the history of Gezer, both the city and region. This place was among the most prosperous, and archeolog...

7.9 Lachish, the Book of Jasher, Makkedah, Debir from 2021-01-08T00:00

 
This ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the city of Lachish, located to the southwest of Jerusalem and among the five cities that united ...

7.8 Bethel, Chephirah, Kiriath-jearim, Jarmuth, Eglon from 2021-01-01T00:00

This eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the city of Bethel, located a short walk from Ai. This historic city was known at least as far back as...

7.7 Jericho’s Wall and Battle, the city of Ai from 2020-12-25T00:00

This seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover the wall protecting Jericho, really the dozens of walls that have protected the city throughout its h...

Supplement 1: Who Were The Wisemen? from 2020-12-24T00:00

Today the 1st supplemental episode was published. When I left off last week, I teased that this week’s episode was the second part to Sodom and Gomorrah. But, then I came to the realization t...

7.6 Jordan Flooding, Cities of Adam & Zarethan, Gilgal, Flint Knives, Shofars from 2020-12-18T00:00

This sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I cover what the Jordan River was like when it flooded, the state the Israelites found it when they were told t...

7.5 Joshua Chapters 23 & 24, Shittim, Rahab from 2020-12-11T00:00

This fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I finish the summary of the book, wrapping up with chapters 23 and 24. Then, I circle back to begin covering th...

7.3 Joshua Chapters 10 – 12 from 2020-11-27T00:00

This third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I work through the second half of chapter 10 through chapter 12. This begins just after the Israelite’s victory...

7.2 Joshua Chapters 7 – 10 from 2020-11-20T00:00

This second episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode, I work through chapters 7 through the first half of chapter 10. This begins just after the Israelite’s fi...

7.1 Joshua Chapters 1 – 6 from 2020-11-13T00:00

This first episode of the 7th chapter begins the journey through the next several books of the Old Testament, the books of the Israelite history. In this episode, I work through the first six chapt...

6.38 The Pentateuch Narrative in 30 Minutes from 2020-11-06T00:00

This final episode of the 6th chapter is a half hour summary of the narrative found in the Pentateuch. From the beginning until just after Moses’ death, as Joshua takes charge, ready to lead the Is...

6.37 Wrapping up Deuteronomy from 2020-10-30T00:00

This episode wraps up the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy. In this episode I work through the remaining chapters in the book, touching on a few of the places mentioned and...

6.36 The Worst Sacrifice of All from 2020-10-23T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy. In this episode I cover the worst sacrifice of all, child sacrifice, and why Moses warned the Israelites about ...

6.35 Gilgal and Asherah Poles from 2020-10-16T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy, in this episode the place known as Gilgal. I also delve into what’s known about Asherah poles, the Canaanite id...

6.34 Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal from 2020-10-09T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy, covering two specific places found in chapter 11, mounts Gerizim and Ebal. These two mountains, while seemingly...

6.33 Lebanon, Phoenicia, The Oak of Moreh from 2020-10-02T00:00

This episode restarts the deep dive into the history around the book of Deuteronomy, picking up in chapter 8 and working through 11. I focus on a few of the lesser known wandering stopping points a...

6.32 The Philistines Part 10 from 2020-09-25T00:00

This episode wraps up the departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy tracing the history of the Philistines. This episode covers the remainder of the externally known history of t...

6.31 The Philistines Part 9 from 2020-09-18T00:00

This episode continues the departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy tracing the history of the Philistines. This episode covers most of the externally known history of the Phili...

6.30 The Philistines Part 8 from 2020-09-11T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy tracing the history of the Philistines. This episode covers the remaining mentions of the Philistines i...

6.29 The Philistines Part 7 from 2020-09-04T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy tracing the history of the Philistines. This episode is a deep dive into the city of Beth Shan, where t...

6.28 The Philistines Part 6 from 2020-08-28T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. Over the past several episodes, I’ve progressed from the Bronze Age Collapse to the Sea Peoples. Many ...

6.27 The Philistines Part 5 from 2020-08-21T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. Over the past several episodes, I’ve progressed from the Bronze Age Collapse to the Sea Peoples. Many ...

6.26 The Philistines Part 4 from 2020-08-14T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. Over the past several episodes, I’ve progressed from the Bronze Age Collapse to the Sea Peoples. Many ...

6.25 The Philistines Part 3 from 2020-08-07T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. Over the past several episodes, I’ve progressed from the Bronze Age Collapse to the Sea Peoples. Many ...

6.24 The Philistines Part 2 from 2020-07-31T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. Over the past several episodes, I’ve progressed from the Bronze Age Collapse to the Sea Peoples. Many ...

6.23 The Philistines Part 1 from 2020-07-24T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. Over the past several episodes, I’ve progressed from the Bronze Age Collapse to the Sea Peoples. Many ...

6.22 The Sea Peoples Part 3 from 2020-07-17T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. In chapter 8, Moses tells the people of the iron and copper they will find in Canaan. This is the last...

6.21 The Sea Peoples Part 2 from 2020-07-10T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. In chapter 8, Moses tells the people of the iron and copper they will find in Canaan. This is the seco...

6.20 The Sea Peoples Part 1 from 2020-07-03T00:15

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. In chapter 8, Moses tells the people of the iron and copper they will find in Canaan. In the past coup...

6.19 The Iron Age Part 3 from 2020-06-26T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. In chapter 8, Moses tells the people of the iron and copper they will find in Canaan. In the past coup...

6.18 The Iron Age Part 2 from 2020-06-19T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. In chapter 8, Moses tells the people of the iron and copper they will find in Canaan. In the past coup...

6.17 The Iron Age Part 1 from 2020-06-12T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. In chapter 8, Moses tells the people of the iron and copper they will find in Canaan. In the past coup...

6.16 The Bronze Age from 2020-06-05T00:00

This episode continues the short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. In chapter 8, Moses tells the people of the iron and copper they will find in Canaan. Last week, I cov...

6.15 The Copper Age and Metal Casting from 2020-05-29T00:00

This episode is a short departure from the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy. This book mentions the golden calf that was first seen in Exodus. But, this time, we’re told the calf was cast ...

6.14 The Jordan Valley from 2020-05-22T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy, focusing primarily the history of the Jordan Valley and River south of the Sea of Galilee and flowing to the Dead Sea. Listen a...

6.13 Pestilence, Israelite Houses, Jordan River from 2020-05-15T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy, focusing primarily on a new mention of pestilence, this time with the alternate translation of hornets. Also, I cover what is k...

6.12 The Hivites and the city of Gibeon from 2020-05-08T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy, focusing primarily on the lesser known people and places mentioned in the text of Deuteronomy chapter 7. Listen and let me know...

6.11 Bezer, Ramoth-Gilead, Golan (Heights), the Girgashites, Perizzites from 2020-05-01T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy, focusing primarily on the lesser known people and places mentioned in the text of Deuteronomy chapters 4 through 7. Listen and ...

6.10 Mt. Hermon, Salecah, the Geshurites, Maacathites, Machir, Kinneret from 2020-04-24T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy, focusing primarily on the lesser known people and places mentioned in the text of Deuteronomy 3. Listen and let me know what yo...

6.9 Kedemoth, Ar, Jahaz, Aroer, Gilead, Jabbok River, Argob from 2020-04-17T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy, focusing primarily on the lesser known places mentioned in the text of Deuteronomy 2 and 3. Listen and let me know what you think.

6.8 The History of Gaza from 2020-04-10T00:00

This episode is the deep dive into the history of Gaza, briefly mentioned in Genesis and Deuteronomy. In our modern society, it’s usually referred to as the Gaza Strip, and has been a region in dis...

6.7 Suph, Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, Dizabah, Edrei, Arabah, Shephelah, Seir, Elath, Ezion-Geber, Avvim, the Caphorites from 2020-04-03T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the history in Deuteronomy, focusing primarily of the less known places mentioned in the text of Deuteronomy 1 and 2. I tell what’s known about the Avvim a...

6.6 Biblical Plagues and the Podcast’s 4th Anniversary from 2020-03-27T00:00

This episode is the first of the deeper history in Deuteronomy, focusing on the timely related topics of disease and plagues. Deuteronomy 28 mentions that God will send a list of horrible symptoms ...

6.5 Deuteronomy Summary Part 5 from 2020-03-20T00:00

This episode continues 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 histo...

6.4 Deuteronomy Summary Part 4 from 2020-03-13T00:00

This episode continues 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 histo...

6.3 Deuteronomy Summary Part 3 from 2020-03-06T00:00

This episode continues 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 histo...

6.2 Deuteronomy Summary Part 2 from 2020-02-28T00:00

This episode continues 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 histo...

6.1 Deuteronomy Summary Part 1 from 2020-02-21T00:00

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 ...

5.22 Jericho from 2020-02-14T00:00

This episode wraps up the deep dive into the Book of Numbers, focusing on the history of the Biblical city of Jericho, first mentioned in Numbers. I avoid the Battle of Jericho, and will discuss th...

5.21 Leprosy from 2020-02-07T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the Book of Numbers, again focusing on a few of the people, places, and things uncovered in the text. This week I work through the affliction called lepros...

5.20 Nazarites and the Sanhedrin from 2020-01-31T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the Book of Numbers, again focusing on a few of the people and things uncovered in the text. This week I work through the group known as the Nazarites, ess...

5.19 Caleb, Zimri, Cozbi, Baal, Beelzebub from 2020-01-24T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the Book of Numbers, again focusing on a few of the people and things uncovered in the text. This week, I cover Caleb, one of the two spies sent into Canaa...

5.18 Eleazar, Korah, Dathan, Abiram from 2020-01-17T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers, again focusing on a few of the people uncovered in the text. This week, I cover Aaron’s son, ...

5.17 Aaron, Miriam, Zipporah from 2020-01-10T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers, again focusing on a few of the people uncovered in the text. This week, I cover Moses’ wife Z...

5.16 King Sihon, King Og, Rephaim, Chemosh from 2020-01-03T00:00

Today the 16th episode of the 5th chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This episode continues the deep dive into the places uncovered in the summaries of the Book ...

5.15 Transjordan, Beth-Nimrah, Havoth-Jair, Kiriathaim, Aroer, Ataroth, Bethharan, Sibmah, Baal-meon from 2019-12-27T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers, again focusing on several geographic places uncovered in the text. This week, I cover the reg...

5.14 Petra, Jazer, Kenath from 2019-12-20T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the things uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers, again focusing on several geographic places uncovered in the text. This week, I cover the leg...

5.13 Nebo, Pisgah, Dibon, Zered, Beer, Mat'tanah, Nahaliel, Jahaz, Kadesh from 2019-12-13T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the things uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers, focusing on several geographic places uncovered in the text. These include better known place...

5.12 The Book of the Wars of the Lord, Aaron’s Rod, Bronze Serpent from 2019-12-06T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the things uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. The first is a lost book quoted in Numbers, the Book of the Wars of the Lord. I also cover th...

5.11 Cedars and Hyssop from 2019-11-29T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers, concentrating on two of the additions to the sacrifice of the red heifer. The...

5.10 Hebron, Eshcol, Heshbon from 2019-11-22T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the places known as Hebron, both the mountain and the city. The city was...

5.9 The Nephilim, the Anakites, the Red Heifer from 2019-11-15T00:00

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 ...

5.8 The Amorites, Rehob, Lebo-hamath from 2019-11-08T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the Amorites, covering their pre-history, migration to Mesopotamia, and ...

5.7 Jebus and the Jebusites, Kibroth Hattaavah, Taberah, Hazeroth from 2019-11-01T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. First are the Jebusites and their region known as Jebus. The general thought is th...

5.6 Moses’ Father-in-Law, Arad, Atharim, Oboth, Iye Abarim, the Arnon, Paran from 2019-10-25T00:00

This episode continues the deep dive into the geographic places uncovered in the summaries of the Book of Numbers. I also explore the identity of Moses’ father-in-law, pertinent because of the...

5.5 The Negeb, Hormah, Mt. Hor, and the King’s Highway from 2019-10-18T00:00

This episode begins the deep dive into the topics uncovered in the summarizes of the Book of Numbers, with the episode focusing on the geographic places. First is the Negeb, which is more recently ...

5.4 Book of Numbers Summary Part 4 from 2019-10-11T00:00

This episode summarizes the chapters 25 through the end of the Book of Numbers. These chapters focus on much of the history of the Israelite people during their wanderings. Including their continue...

5.3 Book of Numbers Summary Part 3 from 2019-10-04T00:00

This episode summarizes the chapters 21 through 24 of the Book of Numbers. These chapters focus on the continued wandering and eventual settling of the Israelites to the west and south of the Jorda...

5.2 Book of Numbers Summary Part 2 from 2019-09-27T00:00

In this episode, I summarize the chapters 14 through 20 of the Book of Numbers. These chapters focus on the continued rebellion of the Israelites against God, Moses, and Aaron. Of course, with each...

5.1 Book of Numbers Summary Part 1 from 2019-09-20T00:00

In this episode, I summarize the first 13 chapters of the Book of Numbers. The narrative begins with the Israelites packing up to leave Sinai, includes the sending of spies into Canaan, and conclud...

4.6 The Festival of Trumpets and Blasphemy from 2019-09-13T00:00

In this episode, I wrap up the history of the book of Leviticus covering the final two topics presented in the text. First, there is the Festival of Trumpets which has morphed into the celebration ...

4.5 The Hoopoe and the Canaanite Deity Molech from 2019-09-06T00:00

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, ...

4.4 Suzerain Vassal Treaties and Cormorants from 2019-08-30T00:00

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 inter...

4.3 Leviticus Summary: Chapters 22 through 27; Rock Badgers from 2019-08-23T00:00

In this episode, I summarize the last few chapters of Leviticus. Most of these are either repetitions or expansions of God’s instructions to Moses on Sinai. Two concepts are introduced that will wa...

4.2 Leviticus Summary: Chapters 11 through 21 from 2019-08-16T08:24:23

In this episode, I summarize the second third or so of the book of Leviticus. Essentially, instructions God gives Moses and he then relays to the people concerning dietary restrictions, cleanliness...

4.1 Leviticus Summary: Chapters 1 through 10 from 2019-08-09T00:00

In this episode, summarize the first third or so of the book of Leviticus. Essentially, instructions God gives Moses and he then relays to the people concerning sacrifices, offerings, and cleanline...

3.91 Exodus Summary from 2019-08-02T00:00

 
In this episode, I wrap up this the 3rd chapter of the podcast with a summary of the book of Exodus. After over 300,000 words, more than ten times that found in the book itself.
After lis...

3.90 Bezalel and Oholiab; the Tablets; the Golden Calf from 2019-07-26T00:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus, the two men tasked with building the Tent of Meeting, and everything in it, specifica...

3.89 The Census and Tax; Anointing Oil from 2019-07-19T00:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus, specifically covering the first census along with the associated head tax. A tax that...

3.88 The Consecration of the 1st Priests, The 1st Sacrifices, The Bronze Basin from 2019-07-12T00:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. After finishing the priestly vestments in the last episode, I cover the consecration ...

3.87 The Priestly Vestments Pt. 2: The Ephod, Robe, Diadem, Turban, Sash from 2019-07-05T00:15

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. In the last episode, I began the history of the priestly vestments with the breastpie...

3.86 The Altar of Incense and Priestly Vestments: The Breastpiece from 2019-06-28T00:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. Since I covered the Altar of Burnt Offering in the last episode, I skip ahead a bit t...

3.85 The Altar of Burnt Offering from 2019-06-21T00:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. In Chapter 27, just after the Tabernacle, is the Altar of Burnt Offering. You will so...

3.84 The Tabernacle aka The Tent of Meeting from 2019-06-14T00:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. In Chapter 25, just after the golden Lampstand, it the Tabernacle. You will sometimes...

3.83 The Golden Lampstand aka The Menorah from 2019-06-06T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. In Chapter 25, just after the Table of the Bread of the Presence, is the golden Lamps...

3.82 The Table of the Bread of the Presence and the Showbread from 2019-05-30T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. In Chapter 25, Just after the Ark of the Covenant, is the Table of the Bread of the P...

3.81 The Mercy Seat, Cherubim, Day of Atonement from 2019-05-23T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. Which gets me to two specific features of the Ark of the Covenant, the Mercy Seat and...

3.80 The Ark of the Covenant Pt. 2 from 2019-05-16T20:00

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 h...

3.79 The Ark of the Covenant Pt. 1 from 2019-05-09T20:00

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 d...

3.78 Acacia Wood and Onyx Stone from 2019-05-02T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. And in this episode, I cover acacia wood. According to Exodus, the Tabernacle, Ark of...

3.77 The Festival Ingathering (Feast of Tabernacles, Sukkot, Harvest Festival, Festival of Booths) from 2019-04-25T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. And in this episode, I cover the Festival of Ingathering mandated by God in Exodus ch...

3.76 The Festival Harvest (Feast of Weeks, Shavuot, Jewish Pentecost) from 2019-04-18T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. And in this episode, I cover the Festival of Harvest mandated by God in Exodus cha...

3.75 The Festival of Unleavened Bread and FAQs from 2019-04-11T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. I spend most of the episode covering the first of three festivals mandated in Exodus ...

3.74 Biblical Sabbaticals and the Podcast’s 3rd Anniversary from 2019-04-04T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. I spend most of the episode covering the concept of a biblical sabbatical, essentiall...

3.73 The 10 Commandments, Servitude and Slavery from 2019-03-28T00:00

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...

3.72 Mt. Sinai and the Position of Judge from 2019-03-21T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. Which gets me to perhaps the most well-known mountain in the Old Testament, Mt. Sinai...

3.71 The Amalekites, Rephidim, Meribah, and Massah from 2019-03-14T20:00

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 people the Israelites would come to view as their prototypical e...

3.70 Manna from Heaven from 2019-03-07T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and things found in the book of Exodus. Which brings me to the topic of manna. What is this food? Is it bread, or something e...

3.69 Date Palms, Oases, Reeds, Omers, and the Sinai Peninsula from 2019-02-28T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the peoples, places, and in this episode, the things found in the book of Exodus. Like I promised last week, in this episode I circle back to both...

3.68 Migdol, Baal-zephon, The Red Sea, The Sea of Reeds, Marah, Elim, Wildernesses of Sin & Shur from 2019-02-21T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the people and places found in the book of Exodus. I cover the stations of Migdol, Marah, and Elim, along with Baal-zephon, The Red Sea, The Sea o...

3.67 The Tribe of Levi; Shiphrah, Puah, Midian, Horeb, Goshen, Etham, Pi-Hahiroth from 2019-02-14T20:00

In this episode, I continue my circle back wrapping up the tribes of Israel with Levi. Then, I continue working through Exodus covering the midwives Shiphrah and Puah, the Midianites, Mt. Horeb,...

3.67 The Tribe of Levi; Shiphrah, Puah, Midian, Horeb, Goshen, Etham, Pi-Hahiroth from 2019-02-14T20:00

In this episode, I continue my circle back wrapping up the tribes of Israel with Levi. Then, I continue working through Exodus covering the midwives Shiphrah and Puah, the Midianites, Mt. Horeb,...

3.66 The Tribes of Dan, Judah, Benjamin, and Simeon from 2019-02-07T20:00

In this episode, I continue my circle back to the beginning of Exodus to cover the people and places in the book. Picking up where I left off last, I cover the Tribes of Dan, Judah, Benjamin, and S...

3.65 The Tribes of Ephraim, Zebulun, Asher, Naphtali, and the House of Joseph from 2019-01-31T20:00

In this episode, I continue my circle back to the beginning of Exodus to cover the people and places in the book. Picking up where I left off last, I cover the Tribes of Ephraim, Zebulun, Asher, Na...

3.64 The Tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh from 2019-01-24T20:00

In this episode, I circle back to the beginning of Exodus to cover the people and places in the book. Well, those other than the Egyptians. And I begin in the beginning of the book, Chapter 1, Vers...

3.63 Egyptian History Summary Pt. 2: The Middle Kingdom through the Romans from 2019-01-17T20:00

After over a year, I’ve finally finished the history of Egypt, and summarized over 10,000 years into two episodes. A survey of the history indeed. In this 2nd part of two, I cover the history from ...

3.62 Egyptian History Summary Pt. 1: Prehistory through the Middle Kingdom from 2019-01-10T20:00

 
Today the 62nd episode of the 3rd chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. After over a year, I’ve finally almost finished the history of Egypt. Now just to summarize...

3.61 Roman Culture Instituted in Egypt from 2019-01-03T20:00

After over a year, this is the last of the deep dives into ancient Egyptian history. In this episode, I cover how Rome instituted their culture in Egypt including their military, path to citizenshi...

3.60 Antony and Cleopatra Depart While Rome Takes Full Control Over Egypt from 2018-12-27T20:00

In this last part of several episodes, I wrap up the history of Cleopatra the 7th, Marc Antony, and their on-going conflict with Antony’s fellow Roman leader, Octavian. In the end, Octavian wins ou...

S1.1 Who Were The Wisemen? from 2018-12-22T06:58

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 i...

3.59 Cleopatra, Marc Antony, Octavian: Roman Rule over Egypt Part 3 from 2018-12-20T20:00

In this third part of four episodes, I cover the history of Cleopatra the 7th, and her interactions with Marc Antony, and their on-going conflict with Antony’s fellow ruler, and member of the trium...

3.58 Cleopatra, Marc Antony, Octavian: Roman Rule over Egypt Part 2 from 2018-12-13T20:00

In this second part of three episodes, I cover the history of Cleopatra the 7th, and her interactions with Marc Antony. Embedded in this was the continued power struggle between Antony and Octavian...

3.57.1 Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Roman Rule over Egypt from 2018-12-13T17:56:13

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 wh...

3.57 Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Roman Rule over Egypt from 2018-12-13T12:42

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...

3.56 Competing Egyptian Greek Rulers Invite the Romans to Egypt from 2018-11-29T20:00

In this episode, I cover the histories of Ptolemy the 8th, 7th,9th, all the way to the 12th. In that order. This also includes a few iterations of Cleopatras and Berenices. So, the time period betw...

3.55 Greek Rule in Egypt: Ptolemy the 3rd through Ptolemy the 6th from 2018-11-22T20:00

In this episode, I cover the history of Ptolemaic Egypt between Ptolemy the 3rd Euergetes and Ptolemy the 6th Philometor. So, the time period between 245 and 145 BC. In this period were several war...

3.54 Greek Rule in Egypt: The Library at Alexandria Pt. 2 and Ptolemy the 2nd from 2018-11-15T20:00

In this episode, I finish the history of the Library at Alexandria, covering it until it disappears from history sometime before the turn of the 4th century AD. I also restart on the history of the...

3.53 Greek Rule in Egypt: The Library at Alexandria and Euclid from 2018-11-08T20:00

In this episode, I cover the father of Geometry, Euclid, who lived in Alexandria while Ptolemy the 1st ruled. I also discuss the first half of the history of the legendary Library at Alexandria. It...

3.52 Greek Rule in Egypt: Alexander and Ptolemy from 2018-11-01T20:00

In this episode, I cover the period when Alexander expanded the Greek kingdom to its largest extent, from Europe to North Africa, and as far east as parts of India. And then, quite unexpectedly and...

3.51 The 3rd Intermediate Period Part 9: Alexander the Great takes over Egypt from 2018-10-25T20:00

In this episode, I cover the defeat of the Persians by the Macedonians, led by Alexander the Great. At the time, Persia was ruled by Darius the 3rd. The Persians and the Greeks would fight several ...

3.50 The 3rd Intermediate Period Part 8: Egypt Ruled by Persia Part 3 from 2018-10-18T20:00

In this episode, I continue to work my way through the period when Egypt was ruled by the Persians, then were briefly independent, only to be subjugated by the Persians again. This period included ...

3.49 The 3rd Intermediate Period Part 7: Egypt Ruled by Persia Part 2 from 2018-10-11T20:00

In this episode, I continue to work my way through the period when Egypt was ruled by the Persians. Beginning at the end of Artaxerxes’s reign with his successor Xerxes the 2nd, through a progressi...

3.48 The 3rd Intermediate Period Part 6: Egypt Ruled by Persia from 2018-10-04T20:00

In this episode, I work my way through the period when Egypt was ruled by the Persians. Beginning at the end of Darius’s reign, through Xerxes, including a summary of the war with Greece, the assas...

3.47 The 3rd Intermediate Period Part 5: The 26th and 27th Dynasties from 2018-09-27T20:00

In this episode, I finish the history of the 26th Dynasty, the last native rulers for a bit. I then start on the reign of the Persians, which are considered the 27th Dynasty. Both of these factor i...

3.46 The 3rd Intermediate Period Part 4: The 25th and 26th Dynasties from 2018-09-20T20:00

In this episode, I wrap up the 25th and make significant progress through the 26th Dynasties of the 3rd Intermediate Period. And, in the transition from the 25th to 26th, I have to backtrack, so th...

3.45 The 3rd Intermediate Period Part 3: The 23rd, 24th, and 25th Dynasties from 2018-09-13T20:00

In this episode, I make my way through the 23rd, 24th, and partially through the 25th Dynasties of the 3rd Intermediate Period. Essentially ancient Egypt from 837 to 664 BC. During this period, pow...

3.44 The 3rd Intermediate Period Part 2: The 22nd Dynasty from 2018-09-06T20:00

In this episode, I cover the 22nd Dynasty’s reign during the 3rd Intermediate Period. This is the period from about 945 to 720 BC. There were sporadic interactions with the Hebrews in Canaan during...

3.43 The Transition from the New Kingdom to the 3rd Intermediate Period from 2018-08-30T20:00

In this episode, I wrap up the New Kingdom, covering Ramses 10 and 11. And when 11 died, so did the New Kingdom, plunging the declining country into the 3rd Intermediate Period. This period begins...

3.42 The New Kingdom Part 11: Setnakhte, Ramses 3-9 from 2018-08-23T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom, beginning in the 20th Dynasty. And, I make it from Pharaoh Setnakhte then Ramses the 3rd through Ramses the 9th....

3.41 The New Kingdom Part 10: Merneptah, Seti II, Siptah, Queen Twosret from 2018-08-16T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom, the remaining Pharaohs of the 19th Dynasty: Merneptah, Seti II, Amenmesse, Siptah, and Queen Twosret. So, the pe...

3.40 The New Kingdom Part 9: Ramesses II from 2018-08-09T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom, covering the domestic policy and accomplishments of Ramesses the 2nd. Ramesses the Great ruled between 1279 and ...

3.39 The New Kingdom Part 8: Seti the 1st and Ramesses the 2nd from 2018-08-02T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom, covering Pharaohs Seti the 1st and Ramesses the 2nd. This father and son duo ruled between 1290 and 1213 BC. Whi...

3.38 The New Kingdom Part 7 from 2018-07-26T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom, covering Pharaohs Ay, Horemheb, and Ramesses the 1st, spanning the years 1323 through 1290 BC. Which also marks ...

3.37 The New Kingdom Part 6 from 2018-07-19T20:00

In this episode, I continue working my way through the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom, covering Pharaohs Smenkhkare, Neferneferuaten, and one of the most famous Kings, and that is Tut. Which is ironi...

3.36 The New Kingdom Part 5 from 2018-07-12T20:00

In this episode, I continue the journey through the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom, covering Pharaohs Akhenaten and Smenkhkare. They reigned between 1353 and 1334 BC. Depending on the Exodus date you...

3.35 The New Kingdom Part 4 from 2018-07-05T20:00

In this episode, I pick up where I left off a few episodes ago with the history of the New Kingdom, covering Pharaoh Amenhotep the 2nd, Thutmose the 4th, and Amenhotep the 4th. Their reigns spanned...

3.34 When was the Exodus? Part 2 from 2018-06-28T20:00

In this episode, the second of two, I dive deeper into the theories that attempt to date the Exodus. First, I take a look at the archaeological evidence that researchers have offered in an attempt ...

3.33 When was the Exodus? Part 1 from 2018-06-21T20:00

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 Exod...

3.32 The New Kingdom Part 3; Thutmose III from 2018-06-14T20:00

In this episode, I cover Thutmose the 3rd, whole ruled ancient Egypt in from about 1479 to 1425 BC. According to Rabbinical Judaism, this is the period when the Exodus occurred. Most historians con...

3.31 The New Kingdom Part 2 from 2018-06-07T20:00

In this episode, I cover the first next three rulers of the New Kingdom, Thutmose the 1st and 2nd, as well as Queen Hatshepsut. But, Thutmose the 3rd was also on the throne at the time, but he was ...

3.30 The New Kingdom Part 1 from 2018-05-31T20:00

In this episode, I cover the last couple of rulers from both the Hyksos and the Egyptian 17th Dynasties. Knowledge of the life and times of both groups are necessary to understand the New Kingdom. ...

3.29 The Hyksos from 2018-05-24T20:00

In this episode, I cover what is known about the Hyksos. A people originally from Canaan who would rule part of Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period. What do they have in common with the Bib...

3.28 Egyptian Second Intermediate Period from 2018-05-17T20:00

In this episode, I walk through the history of the Middle Kingdom from about 1806 to 1550 BC. This was the most probable period when the Israelites lived in exile in Egypt. I also touch on the seve...

3.27 Egyptian Middle Kingdom Pt. 2 from 2018-05-10T20:00

In this episode, I walk through the history of the Middle Kingdom from about 1914 to 1806 BC. It was sometime during this period where Joseph was sold into Egyptian slavery, sent to prison, release...

3.26 Egyptian Middle Kingdom Pt. 1 from 2018-05-03T20:00

In this episode, I cover the first 120 years of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom. It was during this time that Abram and his family probably journey to the land of the Pharaohs and Pyramids. I talk thro...

3.25 Egyptian First Intermediate Period from 2018-04-26T20:00

In this episode, I cover the entire 1st Intermediate period. In the episode, you’ll learn why we know so little of the history of this time. Also, I cover how the previously powerful kingdom w...

3.24 Egyptian Old Kingdom Pt. 3 from 2018-04-19T20:00

In this episode, I wrap up the Egyptian Old Kingdom by working through the 5th and 6th Dynasties. The reigns of the Pharaohs Neferefre, Shepseskare, Menkauhor, Djedkare, Unas, Teti, and the two ...

3.23 Egyptian Old Kingdom Pt. 2 from 2018-04-12T20:00

In this episode, I wrap up the Egyptian 4th Dynasty and work about a third of the way through the 5th. Pharaohs such as Djedefre, Khafre, Menkaure, Shepseskaf, Userkaf, Sahure, and Neferirkare are ...

3.22 Egyptian 2nd Dynasty Pt 3, 3rd Dynasty, Old Kingdom Pt 1 from 2018-04-06T21:43

Today the 22nd episode of the 3rd chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. In this episode, I wrap up the Egyptian 2nd Dynasty, work all the way through the 3rd, and beg...

3.22 Egyptian 2nd Dynasty Pt 3, 3rd Dynasty, Old Kingdom Pt 1 from 2018-04-06T21:43

Today the 22nd episode of the 3rd chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. In this episode, I wrap up the Egyptian 2nd Dynasty, work all the way through the 3rd, and beg...

3.21 Egyptian 2nd Dynasty Pt. 2 and The Palermo Stone from 2018-03-29T20:00

This episode marks the 2nd anniversary of the podcast, and I take a few minutes and give a peek behind the curtain. I also walk through the Pharaohs of the middle part of the 2nd Dynasty, around...

3.20 Egyptian 1st Dynasty Pt. 2&2nd Dynasty Pt. 1 from 2018-03-22T20:00

This episode covers the end of the 1st Dynast and the beginning of the 2nd. Pharaohs Anedjib, Semerkhet, and Qa’a wrap up the 1st Dynasty. Then, there’s a few lesser known Pharaohs: Hotepsekhemw...

3.19 Egyptian 1st Dynasty Pt. 1 from 2018-03-15T20:00

This episode covers the several Pharaohs after Narmer, which include Hor-Aha, Djer, Djet, and Den all of the 1st Dynasty and midway through the 30th century BC. There’s also Merneith, possibly t...

3.18 Pre-Dynastic Egypt: Menes&Narmer from 2018-03-08T20:00

This episode covers what is known about the reign of the 1st Pharaoh, is it Menes or Narmer? Or one in the same? Listen to learn of the legendary Menes and the animal he rode while uniting Egypt...

3.17 Ancient Egyptian Religion Part 3 and Egyptian Prehistory from 2018-03-01T20:00

In this episode, I finish the summary of the ancient Egyptians’ religion. In this episode, I’m discussing how magic was important to their religion and talk through its mention in Exodus. Also, ...

3.16 Ancient Egyptian Religion Part 2 from 2018-02-22T20:00

This is also the 100th episode of the podcast. In this episode, I continue the summary of the ancient Egyptians religion. In this episode, I’m delving into the evolution of the religion, how the...

3.15 Ancient Egyptian Religion Part 1 from 2018-02-15T20:00

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 ...

3.14 Egypt: The Rosetta Stone from 2018-02-08T20:00

In this episode, I cover the history of the Rosetta Stone and how it led to a greater understanding of Egyptian History. Napoleon, King George III, World War I, Julius Caesar, and many others al...

3.13 Egypt: The History of the Language from 2018-02-01T20:00

In this episode, I cover the development of the three Egyptian written languages: hieroglyphics, hieratic, and demotic. I detail how we know about the languages and where each was used.  I wrap ...

3.12 Egypt: The New Kingdom through the Greeks; The Nile River from 2018-01-25T20:00

Today the 12th episode of the 3rd chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. In this episode, I summarize the history of the ancient Egyptians from the fall of the New Kin...

3.11 Egyptian History: Prehistoric to Middle Kingdom from 2018-01-18T20:00

In this episode, I cover what is known about the pre-history of Egypt up through the Middle Kingdom. Embedded in this, I discuss the factors that led to the settlement of the a...

3.10 Egypt in the Old Testament from 2018-01-11T20:11

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 als...

3.09 Who Wrote Exodus? from 2018-01-04T20:00

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 Mose...

3.08 Exodus Summary Part 8 from 2017-12-28T20:00

This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 35 through 40. These chapters recount the building of the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and all the f...

3.07 Exodus Summary Part 7 from 2017-12-21T20:00

Chapter 29 and 30 begin with God continuing to tell Moses how he is to be worshiped. Moses is told how offerings and sacrifices are to be rendered, how the altar is to be built...

3.06 Exodus Summary Part 6 from 2017-12-14T20:00

This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 21 through 28. Chapter 21 through 23 details many of the laws given by God to Moses. Laws concerning slavery...

3.05 Exodus Summary Part 5 from 2017-12-07T20:00

This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 18 through 20. Chapter 18 sees the reappearance of Moses’s father-in-law, Jethro who brings Moses’s wife Zip...

3.04 Exodus Summary Part 4 from 2017-11-30T20:00

This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 14 through 17. These chapters begin with the Israelites on the run from the pursuing Egyptians. They then cr...

3.03 Exodus Summary Part 3 from 2017-11-23T08:00

In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 10 through 13. These chapters correspond with the last three plagues God wrought on Pharaoh and Egypt. Also,...

3.02 Exodus Summary Part 2 from 2017-11-16T20:00

In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 6 through 9. These chapters correspond with the first seven plagues God wrought on Pharaoh and Egypt. How do...

3.01 Exodus Summary Part 1 from 2017-11-09T20:00

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...

2.76 Genesis Summary Part 3 from 2017-11-02T20:00

In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Genesis Chapters 46 through 50. In these chapters are found the stories of Jacob, Joseph, their sons, and all of the adventu...

2.75 Genesis Summary Part 2 from 2017-10-26T20:00

In this episode, I summarize the narrative found in Genesis Chapters 29 through 45. In these chapters are found the stories of Jacob, Rachel, their sons, and all of the adventu...

2.74 Genesis 50 Part 2 and Genesis Summary Part 1 from 2017-10-19T20:00

In this episode, I wrap up the summary of Genesis Chapter 50, covering the on-going relationship between Joseph and his brothers, as well as Joseph’s final years. Then, I circl...

2.73 Genesis 50 and Egyptian Mummification from 2017-10-12T20:00

I start out the episode summarizing the first two thirds of Genesis 50. In this chapter a few new places and concepts are mentioned. Specifically, threshing floors, a man or pl...

2.72 The History of Sidon from 2017-10-05T20:00

This episode covers the history of Sidon, the town that Jacob promised to his son Zebulun. Well, not really, he promises his son that the border of his territory will be at Sid...

2.71 Goshen and Genesis Chapters 46 - 49 from 2017-09-28T21:15:44

This episode dives into the history of the Land of Goshen, the place where Jacob and his sons’ families relocated. Also, I summarize Genesis Chapters 46 through 49. In Chapter ...

2.70 Summaries of Genesis 42, 43, 44, and 45 from 2017-09-21T20:00

This episode provides a summary of Genesis Chapters 42 through 45. These chapters tell the story of the two trips taken by Joseph’s brothers to Egypt in search of food. In the narrative, no new ...

2.69 The History of Viziers, Joseph’s New Name, Genesis 38 from 2017-09-14T20:00

This episode covers the concept of a vizier, essentially the position to which Pharaoh appoint Joseph. Also, at the same time, Pharaoh changes Joseph’s name to Zaphnath...

2.68 The History of Sheol, Potiphar, and the Cupbearer from 2017-09-07T20:00

What is Sheol, who was the man known as Potiphar, and what is a Cupbearer? Listen and find the answers to these questions. Next week, I’ll cover the history of the Genesis Chapter 38. After liste...

2.67 The Midianites from 2017-08-31T20:00

This episode covers the Midianites, a group referenced in Genesis Chapter 37 as the traders who sold the young Joseph to Egypt. In the episode, I cover their history as found in the Old Testament a...

2.66 The History of Dothan, the Ishmaelites, and Sheaves of Grain from 2017-08-24T20:00

This episode covers the Ishmaelites, the people to whom Joseph was sold by his brothers. Also, they were the decedents of Ishmael, Abraham’s son. I’ll cover their history as found in the Bible, as ...

2.65 The Extra-Biblical History of Edom, Mt. Hor, and the Horites from 2017-08-17T20:00

Today the 65th episode of the second chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This episode covers the history of Edom as found outside of the Bible. Also, I cover Mt. Hor a...

2.64 The History of Eder, Paddan-aram, Kiriath-arba, and Edom from 2017-08-10T20:00

This episode covers the history of the people and places found in Genesis Chapters 35 and 36. Specifically, the tower of Eder, Paddan-aram, and Kiriath-arba. Also, I get started on the history of E...

2.63 The History of Bethlehem from 2017-08-03T20:00

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 an...

2.62 The History of Ugarit from 2017-07-27T20:00

This week I cover the history of Ugarit, the port city located on the western shore of the Mediterranean, in the modern country of Syria. While Ugarit was not mentioned directly in the Old Testamen...

2.61 The History of Bethel and Ephrath from 2017-07-20T20:00

This week I cover the history of two places found in Genesis Chapter 35, specifically Bethel and Ephrath. Bethel would play an important role in the Kingdom of Isreal. And Ephrath, it is commonly ...

2.60 The History of the Genesis 33 through 35 from 2017-07-13T20:00

This week I cover the history of the people and places in Genesis chapters 33 through 35. In this episode, I cover the history of the towns of Peniel, Succoth, and Luz. I also work through the mou...

2.59 The History of the Genesis 32&33 from 2017-07-06T20:00

This week I cover the history of the people and places in Genesis chapters 32 and 33. In this episode, I cover the history of the Seir Mountains and the town of Shechem. Next week, I’ll pick up in...

2.58 The History of the Genesis 29 through 32 from 2017-06-29T20:00

This week I work my way through several chapters of Genesis, specifically 29 through the middle of 32. In this episode, I cover the history of Haran, both the place and the man. Also, the region o...

2.57 The History of the Arameans Pt. 2 from 2017-06-22T20:00

This week I finish the history of the Arameans, the second of two episodes. In this episode, I cover their history from the beginnings as nomadic herders, through their on-going conflicts with the...

2.56 The History of the Arameans Pt. 1 from 2017-06-15T20:00

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...

2.55 The History of Genesis 24 - 28 from 2017-06-08T20:00

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...

2.54 The History of the Hittites Pt 4 from 2017-06-01T20:00

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 centuri...

2.53 The History of the Hittites Pt 3 from 2017-05-25T20:00

This week I continue the history of the Hittites, with the 3rd of 4 parts. This episode focuses on the several centuries of the Old Kingdom as well as the 100 or so years of their dark age, which h...

2.52 The History of the Hittites Pt 2 from 2017-05-18T20:00

This week I continued the history of the Hittites, a series that will last a few episodes. This week, I cover the archaeological history, the process of translating the documents, and their prehist...

2.51 The History of the Hittites Pt 1 from 2017-05-11T20:00

This week I began the history of the Hittites, a series that will last a few episodes. This week, I cover who they were in the Bible, their language, and three theories on their origins. Next week,...

2.50 The History of Hebron Pt 2 from 2017-05-04T20:00

This week I wrap up the history of Hebron. This week covering from the ouster of the Crusaders in the 12th century AD through the modern era. In doing so, I spend a great deal of time on both the I...

2.49 The History of Hebron Pt 1 from 2017-04-27T08:00

This week I covered the history of Hebron. Well, the first part, through the middle of the Islamic era. Hebron, like many of the other cities I’ve covered recently, was first mentioned in the story...

2.48 The History of Beersheba from 2017-04-20T20:00

This week I covered the history of Beersheba. Beersheba was first mentioned in the story of Abraham, and appeared throughout the Old Testament narrative. It was an oasis in the desert and experienc...

2.47 The History of The Philistines from 2017-04-13T20:00

This week I covered the history of the Philistines. The Philistines were first mentioned in the Table of Nations, but are best known as the persistent antagonists of the Israelites. Who were they r...

2.46 The History of Ammon and Kadesh from 2017-04-06T20:00

This week I covered the history of both Ammon and Kadesh. Ammon would eventually become Amman, the capital of the modern country of Jordan. The Ammonites always had an adversarial relationship with...

2.45 The History of Moab; Part 2 from 2017-03-30T20:00

This week I wrapped up the history of Moab. I cover the geography of the area and how that led to its development. Also, the parallels between its known history and that found in the Old Testament....

2.44 The History of Moab; The Mesha Stele from 2017-03-23T20:00

This week I begin the history of Moab. Well actually, almost the entire episode is on the Mesha Stele and its parallels to 2nd Kings Chapter 3. The exploits of the King of Moab against the allied I...

2.43 The Late and Post Islamic History of Damascus from 2017-03-16T20:00

This week I cover the latter portion of the Syrian Islamic history of Damascus, essentially covering the period from about the year 1000 AD to the present day. I also touch on the geography and cli...

2.42 The Islamic History of Damascus from 2017-03-09T20:00

This week I cover the Islamic history of Damascus, essentially covering the period from the end of the Roman era until about the year 1000 AD. I also dive into the Islamic Caliph al-Walid and how s...

2.41 The Ancient History of Damascus from 2017-03-02T20:00

This week I cover the ancient history of Damascus, journeying from pre-history to the end of the Roman era. I also touch on radiocarbon dating and Greek city design. Next week, I’ll cover the histo...

2.40 The Modern History of Syria from 2017-02-23T20:00

This week I cover the modern history of Syria, focusing exclusively on the events of the 20th century. While this may seem like a departure from the mission of the podcast, this period continues to...

2.39 The Recorded History of Syria from 2017-02-16T20:00

This week I cover what is essentially the recorded history of Syria from about 3000 BC to the 20th Century AD. Syria is mentioned throughout the Old and New Testaments and I’m working it in here be...

2.38 The Prehistory of Syria from 2017-02-09T20:00

This week I cover the Prehistoric History of Syria. Syria is mentioned throughout the Old and New Testaments and I’m working it in here because it was part of the Battle of Sid...

2.37 The Battle of Siddim from 2017-02-02T20:00

This week I cover the Battle of Siddim, as found I Genesis 14. This is the story of how Abraham and over 300 of his armed men rescued his Nephew Lot from the grasps of King Che...

2.36 The History of the Dead Sea from 2017-01-26T20:00

This week I cover the history and modern condition of the Dead Sea. Also, I go over many examples of where the Eastern Sea is found in the Old Testament. Finally a proposed pip...

2.35 The Geography of the Dead Sea from 2017-01-19T20:17:46

This week I cover the geography of the Dead Sea. From the somewhat trivial, such as its size, to how it’s thought to have formed, are explored. Also, is it really dead? Yes there is some life. A...

2.34 The Sea of Galilee from 2017-01-12T20:00

This week I cover the geography and history of the Sea of Galilee. Its size, location, and fauna are explored, along with what sets it apart from other bodies of water. Also, t...

2.33 The History of Zoar from 2017-01-05T20:00

This week I cover the succinct history of Zoar, the city that Lot pleaded with God to save from the fire and brimstone destruction that befell Sodom and Gomorrah. Actually, most of the episode i...

2.32 Sodom and Gomorrah Part 2; Archaeology&Outside References from 2016-12-29T20:00

This week is the second and last episode concerning Sodom and Gomorrah. The episode covers the account of the twin cities from sources outside of Genesis, which include both th...

S1 Who Were The Wisemen? from 2016-12-22T20:38:10

When I left off last week, I teased that this week’s episode was the second part to Sodom and Gomorrah. But, then I came to the realization that this episode would be released ...

2.31 Sodom&Gomorrah; Biblical Story&Natural Theories from 2016-12-15T20:15

This week is the first episode of what I expect to be three concerning Sodom and Gomorrah. The episode covers the account of the twin cities from Genesis. Also, two theories th...

2.30 The History of Canaan Pt. 8; Climate, History Cycles, and Summary from 2016-12-11T11:57:04

This week is the eighth and final episode concern Canaan. This episode walks through the impact of the climate and the general historical cycles of the area. Also, and recogniz...

2.29 The History of Canaan Pt. 7; The Late Bronze and Iron Ages from 2016-12-01T20:00

The History of Canaan Part 7

This week is the seventh of several concerning the Canaanites. This episode walks through the late Bronze and Iron Ages of the land of Canaa...

2.28 The History of Canaan Pt. 6; The Early&Middle Bronze Age from 2016-11-24T20:00

This week is the sixth of several concerning the Canaanites. This episode gives an overview of the history of Canaan before diving into the early and middle Bronze Ages. Influe...

2.27 The History of Canaan Pt. 5, Ebla&Aleppo from 2016-11-18T06:56

This week is the fifth of several concerning the Canaanites. It’s also the second part on Ebla and covers the history of Aleppo. Ebla was located about 34 miles or 55 kilometer...

2.26 The History of Canaan Pt. 4 Ebla from 2016-11-10T08:45

This week is the fourth of several concerning the Canaanites. But, it’s also a bit of a journey into a rabbit hole about one specific city, Ebla. Ebla was located about a day’s...

2.25 The History of Canaan Pt. 3 from 2016-11-03T21:01:33

This week is the third of several concerning the Canaan and therefore the Canaanites. This episode begins with the history, as best can be determined, of the people in the Levant who predate the...

2.24 The History of Canaan Pt. 2 from 2016-10-27T20:00

This week is the second of several concerning the Canaan and therefore the Canaanites. This episode explores the Canaanites of both the Old and New Testaments.  Next week, I wi...

2.23 The History of Canaan Pt. 1 from 2016-10-20T20:00

This week is the first of several concerning the Canaan and therefore the Canaanites of the Old Testament. Canaan, the region, and its people are perhaps the most mentioned ethnic group, outside...

2.22 The History of Elam Pt. 2 from 2016-10-13T00:00

Last week I covered the early history of the Elamites and tied them in with Abraham. This week is the conclusion of Elam and neatly interlaces with the history of the Sumerians. I also explore t...

2.21 The History of Elam Pt. 1 from 2016-10-06T20:00

Skipping ahead a little from last week, in Genesis 14, Abraham rescues Lot from Chedorlaomer, King of the Elamites, after a battle between himself and several other kings from Mesopotamia. Elam,...

2.20 Abraham and Harran from 2016-09-29T20:00

After wrapping up the Sumerians, the society Abraham called his own. In Genesis 11, Abraham, along with his father Terah, wife Sarai, and nephew Lot, relocated from Ur to Harran. This episode at...

2.19 The Sumerians Pt. 7 from 2016-09-22T20:00

The Sumerians Part 7

Today the nineteenth episode of the second chapter will be published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This episode is the seventh that explores the history...

2.18 The Sumerians Pt. 6 from 2016-09-15T20:00

This episode is the sixth that explores the history of Sumer, as referenced in Genesis Chapter 10 via the city-state of Uruk. The covers the government, language, society, people, and military o...

2.17 The Sumerians Pt. 5 from 2016-09-08T20:00

This episode is the fifth of six that will explore the history of Sumer, as referenced in Genesis Chapter 10 via the city-state of Uruk. The episode picks up where the Gutians are driven out of ...

2.16 The Sumerians Pt. 4 from 2016-09-02T00:47

This episode is the fourth of a few that will explore the history of Sumer, as referenced in Genesis Chapter 10 via the city-state of Uruk. Well actually, the episode is primar...

2.15 The Sumerians Pt. 3 from 2016-08-25T20:00

This episode is the third of a few that will explore the history of Sumer, as referenced in Genesis Chapter 10 via the city-state of Uruk. The episode takes a look at what is known as the Early ...

2.14 The Sumerians Pt. 2 from 2016-08-18T20:00

This episode is the second of a few that will explore the history of Sumer. The episode investigates the first people that would settle in the area that would later become known as Sumer. First,...

2.13 The Sumerians Pt. 1 from 2016-08-11T20:00

This episode is the first of a few that will explore the history of Sumer. This episode avoids most dates and really does not go into depth of the leaders and culture. Instead, I explore how the...

2.12 The Tower at Babel Pt. 2, Languages from 2016-08-04T20:15

Today the twelfth episode of the second chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This episode is the second of two about the tower at Babel, and specifically concentrate...

2.11 The Tower at Babel Pt. 1 from 2016-07-28T20:00

This episode is the first of two about the tower at Babel and the confusing of tongues as found in Genesis Chapter 11. I also formulate answers to a few questions. Where was the tower? How tall ...

2.10 The Table of Nations from 2016-07-21T20:00

This episode explores what is probably the most historically dense chapter in the Bible, namely Genesis 10. Specifically, the sons and grandsons of Shem, Ham, and Japeth are explored.  The theor...

2.9 Mt. Ararat and Global Flood Stories from 2016-07-14T20:00

This episode completes the dive into the Biblical flood story with an exploration of Mt. Ararat. Why is this mountain considered by many to be the resting place of the ark? Also, where are the o...

2.8 The Biblical Flood Story from 2016-07-07T20:00

This episode dives into the Biblical flood story as presented in the book of Genesis. In it, the traditional misunderstandings of the story and a common misinterpretation are discussed. Also cov...

2.7 Old Testament Civilizations from 2016-06-30T20:00

This episode explores the ancient civilizations in the area on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea. I walk, in a fair amount of detail, through the histories of the Sumerians, Persians, Eg...

2.6 The Fertile Crescent and Climatology from 2016-06-23T20:00

The Fertile Crescent, also known as the Cradle of Civilization, is explained and explored. This episode also walks through a few theories relating to the climate of that region in the time perio...

2.5 Eden’s Rivers and Mesopotamian Geography from 2016-06-16T20:00

Eden’s Rivers and Mesopotamian Geography

The four rivers of Genesis, namely the Pishon, Gihon, Tigris, and Euphrates are explored. This episode also gives an overview into the geography o...

2.4 The Christian Creation Story from 2016-06-09T20:00

This episodes recounts the Christian creation story found in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis.  I conduct a shallow dive into whether there is a singular creation story or two sep...

2.3 Creation Stories From Around The World from 2016-06-07T19:57:36

This episodes recounts the Christian creation story found in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis.  I conduct a shallow dive into whether there is a singular creation story or two sep...

2.2 The Tablet Theory of Genesis from 2016-05-26T20:00

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...

2.1 The Pentateuch, An Introduction from 2016-05-19T20:00

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 b...

1.8 Bible Versions Summary from 2016-05-12T20:04

Bible Versions Summary

This episode is the last episode of the first chapter. In it, I provide a summary of the making of the three Bible versions that will be utilized ...

1.7 The New International Version Part 2 from 2016-05-05T20:00

The New International Version Part 2

This episode is the second of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the ...

1.6 The New International Version Part 1 from 2016-04-28T20:00

This episode is the first of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener through who formulated the idea for this version and t...

1.5 The New Revised Standard Version Part 2 from 2016-04-21T20:00

This episode is the second of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. I finish up the Revised Standard Version then cover the New Revise...

1.4 The New Revised Standard Version Part 1 from 2016-04-15T08:41:47

This episode is the first of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Actually, in this first part, I cover the history and details of th...

1.3 The King James Version Part 2 from 2016-04-07T20:00

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...

1.2 The King James Version Part 1 from 2016-03-31T17:33:53

Today the second episode of the first chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This episode is the first of two where we explore the history of the Kin...

1.1 An Introduction from 2016-03-21T21:28:39

How did the religion that was founded on the Son of Man evolve into so many churches? This podcast begins in the beginning, in Genesis and traces through history the cultural f...