Biblical Archeology: What It Can (and Can't) Tell Us
For more than 100 years, archeologists have been scouring the Holy Land for tangible proof that the Bible and its accounts are historically true, but they've largely come up empty handed. Still, moder...
14 Kesä 202342min
All About Our Pal Josephus
Finally, an episode about Josephus! Josephus is not only our best source for life in Roman-ruled Judaea, but also our only source. (Much like Dave is his parents' favorite, and only, son.) Josephus w...
5 Kesä 202342min
Music in Ancient Israel 🎵
The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament lists dozens of musical instruments, and we know that the Song of Songs was... well... a song, so what role did music play in Ancient Israel? A big one! Special guest Jo...
25 Touko 202342min
How the Babylonian Exile Changed EVERYTHING
As much as 80% of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament was written during and immediately after the Babylonian Exile in the 6th century BC. As our guest Anja Klein explains in this fascinating episode, the ...
15 Touko 202335min
Was Early Christianity a "Cult of the Dead"?
Stephen was stoned to death. Peter was crucified (upside down). For early Christians, the highest form of devotion was to suffer and die like Jesus. Those martyrs became the first saints, and their bo...
8 Touko 202335min
Coronation Special: Kingship in Ancient Israel
When Charles III is anointed with Holy Oil and enthroned as the God-appointed King of the UK, he'll take part of a tradition that dates back to Old Testament times. Ancient Israelite kings weren't go...
28 Huhti 202347min
David, Bathsheba & Harem Politics
Ancient harems were about much more than sex. They were the powerful realms of royal women — wives, consorts and concubines — where favored sons were positioned as future kings. What can the biblical ...
20 Huhti 202343min
Easter: The Curious Case of Judas Iscariot
For our final Easter episode, Helen and Dave tackle the biggest Easter "baddie" of them all, Judas Iscariot. Everyone knows that Judas betrayed Jesus, but... did he? The gospels, as usual, each put th...
11 Huhti 202341min
