Old Testament
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The Historical David: The Real Life of an Invented Hero
“Dr Baden, Yale University, offers a controversial look at the history of King David. The Historical David exposes an ambitious,… Read More
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Origins of the Israelites
This episode examines the material remains of Late Bronze Age Israel. The evidence suggests that, rather than a mass Exodous,… Read More
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How Bad Was Old Testament Slavery?
The topic of slavery in the Old Testament is a touchy one. No one wants to think that their Bible… Read More
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When was Daniel Written?
Nice high-level intro to the historical basis pointing to Daniel being a late (Maccabean) forgery. “It is generally accepted that… Read More
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Yahweh had a Wife?
“YHWH is the God of the Israelites in the Hebrew Bible, and you shall have no other gods before him”… Read More
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The Bible Among Ruins: Time, Material Remains, and the World of the Biblical Writers
“Biblical writers lived in a world that was already ancient. The lands familiar to them were populated throughout by the… Read More
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How Much is History?
In this lecture, Episcopalian Bishop Spong looks at some biblical “facts” and addressing their validity. “I am one priest and… Read More
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Interview with Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou
Cambridge Professor Tim Whitmarsh talks to Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou from the University of Exeter about monotheism and disbelief in the… Read More
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OT Violence Merely Hyperbole?
“God commands or commits violent acts in the Old Testament. Should we just think of these acts as hyperbole? Dr… Read More
Deconstructing Inerrancy 