Episodes

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 covered is the approximate date of the flood. In addition, a few possible scientific theories as to what would have caused such a great flood are examined. Finally, a brief explanation is given for a few of the items between the Creation Story and Flood Story that are not covered, such as the Land of Nod, En...

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 covered is the approximate date of the flood. In addition, a few possible scientific theories as to what would have caused such a great flood are examined. Finally, a brief explanation is given for a few of the items between the Creation Story and Flood Story that are not covered, such as the Land of Nod, En...

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, Egyptians, Akkadians, Greeks, Parthians, Aramaeans, and Chaldeans. All of this is in preparation for the forthcoming more extensive histories. Next week, dive into the biblical flood story. After listening, let me know what you think.

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, Egyptians, Akkadians, Greeks, Parthians, Aramaeans, and Chaldeans. All of this is in preparation for the forthcoming more extensive histories. Next week, dive into the biblical flood story. After listening, let me know what you think.

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 period of the Old Testament. But, before this is done, the methods used by researchers in deducing their theories is explained. Finally, I delve into the history of the ancient city of Kish, which many believe is the region of Cush, as mentioned in Genesis. Next week, I’ll give a general outline of the human hi...

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 period of the Old Testament. But, before this is done, the methods used by researchers in deducing their theories is explained. Finally, I delve into the history of the ancient city of Kish, which many believe is the region of Cush, as mentioned in Genesis. Next week, I’ll give a general outline of the human hi...

The four rivers of Genesis, namely the Pishon, Gihon, Tigris, and Euphrates are explored. This episode also gives an overview into the geography of Mesopotamia. Next week, I’ll expand out geographically and give an overview into the Fertile Crescent as well as the climate of the time. I’ll also give a general outline into the human history of the region that will serve as a basis for the forthcoming deep dives. After listening, let me know what you think.

The four rivers of Genesis, namely the Pishon, Gihon, Tigris, and Euphrates are explored. This episode also gives an overview into the geography of Mesopotamia. Next week, I’ll expand out geographically and give an overview into the Fertile Crescent as well as the climate of the time. I’ll also give a general outline into the human history of the region that will serve as a basis for the forthcoming deep dives. After listening, let me know what you think.

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 separate stories. Next week, I’ll explore the geography of the region known as Mesopotamia, where the creation story is thought to have taken place.

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 separate stories. Next week, I’ll explore the geography of the region known as Mesopotamia, where the creation story is thought to have taken place.

This episodes the creation myths from Mesopotamia, Samaria, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, India, Islam, and several Native American tribes. Why do I do this? So that is becomes apparent that the ones that should be similar to the story in Genesis, due to their geographic proximity and shared cultures, are not. Indeed, the story in Genesis bears more resemblance to stories from the other side of the world. Next week, I’ll do a shallow dive into the creation story of Genesis.

This episodes the creation myths from Mesopotamia, Samaria, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, India, Islam, and several Native American tribes. Why do I do this? So that is becomes apparent that the ones that should be similar to the story in Genesis, due to their geographic proximity and shared cultures, are not. Indeed, the story in Genesis bears more resemblance to stories from the other side of the world. Next week, I’ll do a shallow dive into the creation story of Genesis.

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 Wisemen from a little later. I explore the basis of the theory as well as its limitations. I’ll also let you know where these tablets can be found today. After listening, you can impress your friends with the three theories on how Genesis was written, including this one, the Moses authorship, and the Doc...

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 Wisemen from a little later. I explore the basis of the theory as well as its limitations. I’ll also let you know where these tablets can be found today. After listening, you can impress your friends with the three theories on how Genesis was written, including this one, the Moses authorship, and the Doc...

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 books and begin to touch on the societies and geographies of the Old Testament world. This will all serve as a background for the deeper dive into that time and region, which will be the focus of this chapter. After listening, let me know what you think.

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 books and begin to touch on the societies and geographies of the Old Testament world. This will all serve as a background for the deeper dive into that time and region, which will be the focus of this chapter. After listening, let me know what you think.

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 in the podcast. This summary, of course, has less detail than the six previous episodes, and helps to wrap up the chapter. I also provide an analogy that explains why I use three different versions instead of one.

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 in the podcast. This summary, of course, has less detail than the six previous episodes, and helps to wrap up the chapter. I also provide an analogy that explains why I use three different versions instead of one.

This episode is the second of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener the criticisms of the so-called dynamic equivalence translations methodology, generally referred to as a paraphrase. I also dive a little deeper into the use of gender neutral language.

This episode is the second of two where the history of the New International Version of the Bible is studied. The episode walks the listener the criticisms of the so-called dynamic equivalence translations methodology, generally referred to as a paraphrase. I also dive a little deeper into the use of gender neutral language.

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 the translation process that followed. I offer my own opinion on the use of gender neutral language. Also, the revisions and other versions that were published after the initial release are touched on.

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 the translation process that followed. I offer my own opinion on the use of gender neutral language. Also, the revisions and other versions that were published after the initial release are touched on.

This episode is the second of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. The episode picks up in the middle of the history of the Revised Standard Version and then culminates with the New Revised Standard Version. I wrap it up with some of the controversies stemming from the decisions of the translation panel and draw a parallel to the King James Version.

This episode is the second of two where I cover the history of the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. The episode picks up in the middle of the history of the Revised Standard Version and then culminates with the New Revised Standard Version. I wrap it up with some of the controversies stemming from the decisions of the translation panel and draw a parallel to the King James Version.