Episodes

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Nov. 18, 2016

2.27 The History of Canaan Pt. 5, Ebla & Aleppo

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 kilometers from the modern city of Aleppo, the epicenter of the Syrian Civil War. It was also the location where the Ebla tablets were found, a primary source for the history of Canaan. Next week, I begin again the history of Canaan. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Nov. 18, 2016

2.27 The History of Canaan Pt. 5, Ebla & Aleppo

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 kilometers from the modern city of Aleppo, the epicenter of the Syrian Civil War. It was also the location where the Ebla tablets were found, a primary source for the history of Canaan. Next week, I begin again the history of Canaan. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Nov. 18, 2016

2.27 The History of Canaan Pt. 5, Ebla & Aleppo

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 kilometers from the modern city of Aleppo, the epicenter of the Syrian Civil War. It was also the location where the Ebla tablets were found, a primary source for the history of Canaan. Next week, I begin again the history of Canaan. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Nov. 10, 2016

2.26 The History of Canaan Pt. 4 Ebla

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 walk from the modern city of Aleppo, the epicenter of the Syrian Civil War. It was also the location where the Ebla tablets were found, a primary source for the history of Canaan. Next week, I will wrap up the history of Elba and also provide a brief history of Aleppo. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Nov. 10, 2016

2.26 The History of Canaan Pt. 4 Ebla

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 walk from the modern city of Aleppo, the epicenter of the Syrian Civil War. It was also the location where the Ebla tablets were found, a primary source for the history of Canaan. Next week, I will wrap up the history of Elba and also provide a brief history of Aleppo. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Nov. 10, 2016

2.26 The History of Canaan Pt. 4 Ebla

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 walk from the modern city of Aleppo, the epicenter of the Syrian Civil War. It was also the location where the Ebla tablets were found, a primary source for the history of Canaan. Next week, I will wrap up the history of Elba and also provide a brief history of Aleppo. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Nov. 3, 2016

2.25 The History of Canaan Pt. 3

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 Canaanites. Also, the history of the documents and artifact from which the history of the Canaanites is determined is explored. Next week, I will pause the broad history of the Canaanites and instead focus on the city-state of Elba, primarily because it’s the forerunner of Aleppo, the epicenter of the cu...
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Nov. 3, 2016

2.25 The History of Canaan Pt. 3

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 Canaanites. Also, the history of the documents and artifact from which the history of the Canaanites is determined is explored. Next week, I will pause the broad history of the Canaanites and instead focus on the city-state of Elba, primarily because it’s the forerunner of Aleppo, the epicenter of the cu...
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Nov. 3, 2016

2.25 The History of Canaan Pt. 3

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 Canaanites. Also, the history of the documents and artifact from which the history of the Canaanites is determined is explored. Next week, I will pause the broad history of the Canaanites and instead focus on the city-state of Elba, primarily because it’s the forerunner of Aleppo, the epicenter of the cu...
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Oct. 27, 2016

2.24 The History of Canaan Pt. 2

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 will begin the history of the Canaanites from sources outside of the Bible as discovered by archaeologists. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Oct. 27, 2016

2.24 The History of Canaan Pt. 2

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 will begin the history of the Canaanites from sources outside of the Bible as discovered by archaeologists. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Oct. 27, 2016

2.24 The History of Canaan Pt. 2

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 will begin the history of the Canaanites from sources outside of the Bible as discovered by archaeologists. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Oct. 20, 2016

2.23 The History of Canaan Pt. 1

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 of Judaism, in the Old Testament. This episode walks through the interaction of these people with Abraham and his descendants in the Pentateuch. Next week, I will begin the wrap up the Canaanites of the Bible before covering their history as discovered by archaeologists.
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Oct. 20, 2016

2.23 The History of Canaan Pt. 1

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 of Judaism, in the Old Testament. This episode walks through the interaction of these people with Abraham and his descendants in the Pentateuch. Next week, I will begin the wrap up the Canaanites of the Bible before covering their history as discovered by archaeologists.
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Oct. 20, 2016

2.23 The History of Canaan Pt. 1

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 of Judaism, in the Old Testament. This episode walks through the interaction of these people with Abraham and his descendants in the Pentateuch. Next week, I will begin the wrap up the Canaanites of the Bible before covering their history as discovered by archaeologists.
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Oct. 12, 2016

2.22 The History of Elam Pt. 2

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 the aspects of what was, for a brief time, believed to be a matriarchal society. Next week, I will begin the history of the Canaanites.
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Oct. 12, 2016

2.22 The History of Elam Pt. 2

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 the aspects of what was, for a brief time, believed to be a matriarchal society. Next week, I will begin the history of the Canaanites.
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Oct. 12, 2016

2.22 The History of Elam Pt. 2

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 the aspects of what was, for a brief time, believed to be a matriarchal society. Next week, I will begin the history of the Canaanites.
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Oct. 6, 2016

2.21 The History of Elam Pt. 1

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, located in present day western Iran, was touched on several episodes ago during the many parts on Sumer. This episode provides that background and begins the early history of the Elamites. Next week, I will wrap up the Elamites. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Oct. 6, 2016

2.21 The History of Elam Pt. 1

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, located in present day western Iran, was touched on several episodes ago during the many parts on Sumer. This episode provides that background and begins the early history of the Elamites. Next week, I will wrap up the Elamites. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Oct. 6, 2016

2.21 The History of Elam Pt. 1

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, located in present day western Iran, was touched on several episodes ago during the many parts on Sumer. This episode provides that background and begins the early history of the Elamites. Next week, I will wrap up the Elamites. After listening, let me know what you think.
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Sept. 29, 2016

2.20 Abraham and Harran

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 attempts to answer the question of why he would make such a move. It also sets the stage for the upcoming exploration of the Elamites, Canaanites, and Egyptians. Next week, I will cover the Elamites, of ancient western Iran. After listening, let me know what you think
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Sept. 29, 2016

2.20 Abraham and Harran

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 attempts to answer the question of why he would make such a move. It also sets the stage for the upcoming exploration of the Elamites, Canaanites, and Egyptians. Next week, I will cover the Elamites, of ancient western Iran. After listening, let me know what you think
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Sept. 29, 2016

2.20 Abraham and Harran

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 attempts to answer the question of why he would make such a move. It also sets the stage for the upcoming exploration of the Elamites, Canaanites, and Egyptians. Next week, I will cover the Elamites, of ancient western Iran. After listening, let me know what you think