Episodes

2
Sept. 22, 2016

2.19 The Sumerians Pt. 7

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 of Sumer, as referenced in Genesis Chapter 10 via the city-state of Uruk. The episode covers the military innovations of the Sumerians. Next week, I will begin the history of the Elamites. After listening, let me know what you think.
2
Sept. 22, 2016

2.19 The Sumerians Pt. 7

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 of Sumer, as referenced in Genesis Chapter 10 via the city-state of Uruk. The episode covers the military innovations of the Sumerians. Next week, I will begin the history of the Elamites. After listening, let me know what you think.
2
Sept. 22, 2016

2.19 The Sumerians Pt. 7

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 of Sumer, as referenced in Genesis Chapter 10 via the city-state of Uruk. The episode covers the military innovations of the Sumerians. Next week, I will begin the history of the Elamites. After listening, let me know what you think.
2
Sept. 15, 2016

2.18 The Sumerians Pt. 6

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 of the 2,000 years of Sumer. Next week, I will wrap up the Sumerians with a look into their military innovations. After listening, let me know what you think.
2
Sept. 15, 2016

2.18 The Sumerians Pt. 6

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 of the 2,000 years of Sumer. Next week, I will wrap up the Sumerians with a look into their military innovations. After listening, let me know what you think.
2
Sept. 15, 2016

2.18 The Sumerians Pt. 6

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 of the 2,000 years of Sumer. Next week, I will wrap up the Sumerians with a look into their military innovations. After listening, let me know what you think.
2
Sept. 8, 2016

2.17 The Sumerians Pt. 5

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 Mesopotamia and the establishment of the Third Dynasty of Ur. I chronicle the rulers of the so-called Sumerian Renaissance from the reestablishment of the kingdom through to their downfall. In two weeks I plan on wrapping up the Sumerians with an overview of their culture, language, military, and governme...
2
Sept. 8, 2016

2.17 The Sumerians Pt. 5

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 Mesopotamia and the establishment of the Third Dynasty of Ur. I chronicle the rulers of the so-called Sumerian Renaissance from the reestablishment of the kingdom through to their downfall. In two weeks I plan on wrapping up the Sumerians with an overview of their culture, language, military, and governme...
2
Sept. 8, 2016

2.17 The Sumerians Pt. 5

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 Mesopotamia and the establishment of the Third Dynasty of Ur. I chronicle the rulers of the so-called Sumerian Renaissance from the reestablishment of the kingdom through to their downfall. In two weeks I plan on wrapping up the Sumerians with an overview of their culture, language, military, and governme...
2
Sept. 1, 2016

2.16 The Sumerians Pt. 4

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 primarily about the Akkadians and the Gutians who ruled the same geographic area as the Sumerians between the second and third dynasties of Sumer. The Akkadians were also referenced in Genesis 10, and were ruled initially by Sargon the Great. Like the last episode, I spend a little time with the legal code from the period, this ...
2
Sept. 1, 2016

2.16 The Sumerians Pt. 4

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 primarily about the Akkadians and the Gutians who ruled the same geographic area as the Sumerians between the second and third dynasties of Sumer. The Akkadians were also referenced in Genesis 10, and were ruled initially by Sargon the Great. Like the last episode, I spend a little time with the legal code from the period, this ...
2
Sept. 1, 2016

2.16 The Sumerians Pt. 4

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 primarily about the Akkadians and the Gutians who ruled the same geographic area as the Sumerians between the second and third dynasties of Sumer. The Akkadians were also referenced in Genesis 10, and were ruled initially by Sargon the Great. Like the last episode, I spend a little time with the legal code from the period, this ...
2
Aug. 25, 2016

2.15 The Sumerians Pt. 3

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 Dynastic period of Sumer. I start with the Sumerian King list and walk through the different leaders of the numerous city states. Also, I spend a little time with the first known legal code, that of Urukagina. The episode wraps up as when Sargon of Acadia shows up. Next week, I will pause the discussion o...
2
Aug. 25, 2016

2.15 The Sumerians Pt. 3

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 Dynastic period of Sumer. I start with the Sumerian King list and walk through the different leaders of the numerous city states. Also, I spend a little time with the first known legal code, that of Urukagina. The episode wraps up as when Sargon of Acadia shows up. Next week, I will pause the discussion o...
2
Aug. 25, 2016

2.15 The Sumerians Pt. 3

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 Dynastic period of Sumer. I start with the Sumerian King list and walk through the different leaders of the numerous city states. Also, I spend a little time with the first known legal code, that of Urukagina. The episode wraps up as when Sargon of Acadia shows up. Next week, I will pause the discussion o...
2
Aug. 18, 2016

2.14 The Sumerians Pt. 2

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, I touch on the modern archaeologist that discovered the once thought mythical city of Uruk. Next, I discuss the Ubaid period and the people who lived there at the time. Finally, the Uruk period is examined. Also, I give a review of the Sumerian King list. The discussion of the Sumerians will continue nex...
2
Aug. 18, 2016

2.14 The Sumerians Pt. 2

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, I touch on the modern archaeologist that discovered the once thought mythical city of Uruk. Next, I discuss the Ubaid period and the people who lived there at the time. Finally, the Uruk period is examined. Also, I give a review of the Sumerian King list. The discussion of the Sumerians will continue nex...
2
Aug. 18, 2016

2.14 The Sumerians Pt. 2

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, I touch on the modern archaeologist that discovered the once thought mythical city of Uruk. Next, I discuss the Ubaid period and the people who lived there at the time. Finally, the Uruk period is examined. Also, I give a review of the Sumerian King list. The discussion of the Sumerians will continue nex...
2
Aug. 11, 2016

2.13 The Sumerians Pt. 1

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 language, both written and oral developed. Also the numeric system is investigated, along with the impact that system continues to have to this day. I take a little side trip into the Bronze Age and explain what this term actually means. Finally, the development of agriculture is looked at. Next week, I...
2
Aug. 11, 2016

2.13 The Sumerians Pt. 1

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 language, both written and oral developed. Also the numeric system is investigated, along with the impact that system continues to have to this day. I take a little side trip into the Bronze Age and explain what this term actually means. Finally, the development of agriculture is looked at. Next week, I...
2
Aug. 11, 2016

2.13 The Sumerians Pt. 1

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 language, both written and oral developed. Also the numeric system is investigated, along with the impact that system continues to have to this day. I take a little side trip into the Bronze Age and explain what this term actually means. Finally, the development of agriculture is looked at. Next week, I...
2
Aug. 4, 2016

2.12 The Tower at Babel Pt. 2, Languages

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 concentrates on the confusing of tongues as found in Genesis Chapter 11. The episode explores several stories from around the world concerning the origin of the many diverse languages. Then, I look at the views of the scientific community regarding the same subject. I pull in some contemporary examples of language d...
2
Aug. 4, 2016

2.12 The Tower at Babel Pt. 2, Languages

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 concentrates on the confusing of tongues as found in Genesis Chapter 11. The episode explores several stories from around the world concerning the origin of the many diverse languages. Then, I look at the views of the scientific community regarding the same subject. I pull in some contemporary examples of language d...
2
Aug. 4, 2016

2.12 The Tower at Babel Pt. 2, Languages

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 concentrates on the confusing of tongues as found in Genesis Chapter 11. The episode explores several stories from around the world concerning the origin of the many diverse languages. Then, I look at the views of the scientific community regarding the same subject. I pull in some contemporary examples of language d...