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A Podcast of Biblical Proportions

The stories, songs, and laws of the Hebrew Bible have shaped our world, and people wrote them. Regular people, like you and me. Once we understand that the biblical authors were just people, we can learn a lot of new things about these texts. Join Hebrew-speaking writer and editor Gil Kidron on a journey of biblical proportions, going over the biblical books in order, and leaving no stone unturned

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00:57:41

71 - Moses the Natural Born Leader

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/07/07

The depiction of Moses and his leadership style in the parallel populist Exodus narrative is a rare ancient story written by and for the people.Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary HypothesisThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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00:59:52

70 - Who Wrote The Song of the Sea?

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/06/23

Most scholars see the Song of the Sea poem as one of the oldest in the Bible. But in the past, they all agreed it was actually one of the newest texts in the Bible. So which one it is?Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary HypothesisThe podcast is written, edited

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01:08:00

69 - Let The Complaining Begin

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/06/09

After centuries of oppression, Yahweh takes the Hebrews out of Egypt. And the first thing they do is complain about being taken out of Egypt. Why?Desert Battle Story / Ezekiel (Exodus 14, verses:)4 When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, the Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about them and said, "What have we done? We have let the Israelites go and have lost their labor!"5 So he had his chariot made ready and took his army with him.10 As Pharaoh drew near, the

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01:02:32

538 BCE: A Giant Leap for Mankind

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/05/26

The period known as the Axial Age began right after the establishment of the Persian empire. Gil and Dr. Rutger Vos, an evolutionary biologist and history buff, see it as a direct result of Persia's rise.Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary HypothesisThe podcast

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00:56:37

68 - The Crossing of the Red Sea

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/05/11

This is the most epic story in the Bible. Since most scholars agree it was written in Persian times, what could have inspired the writer of this story? Was there an epic crossing of water in Persian times?To read the Crossing of the Red Sea story as it was written, click here Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenClick here to see Exodus

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00:48:36

67 - The Hebrew Odyssey

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/04/28

The first thing God does after finally freeing the Hebrews from their Egyptian captivity is to send them the wrong way. Why? And why are they carrying with them the bones of Joseph?Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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01:02:18

66 - The Passover Backlash

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/04/14

The Hebrew priests had used Passover to make themselves rich and powerful, and their enemies added new rules meant to persecute the priests into oblivion.Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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00:51:49

Exodus Recap: The Layers of Passover

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/04/07

In our mini-series into the origins of Passover, we have learned that it has two layers of rules: a universalist seasonal layer, and a nationalistic layer. Let's refresh our memories on how the Passover rules in Exodus, chapters 12-13, were written.Celebrate with us the Barley Chapati Festival of our ancestors!Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled

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00:52:11

Exodus Recap: The Writers

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/03/31

Before we get back to Exodus, we need to refresh our memories about who are the people who wrote and edited Exodus.To join our tribal Barley Chapati Festival, click hereJoin our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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01:03:41

Collab: Intelligence in the Ancient World

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/03/24

After learning in our Revisiting Genesis episodes that Jeremiah was working for the Babylonians to undermine Jerusalem, we host Bernie from the Fan of History podcast to dive into how rulers used intelligence to further their ambitionsJoin our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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01:27:06

Revisiting Genesis 7 - The Promised Land

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/03/17

In our Revisiting Genesis series finale (for now): While in prison, Jeremiah gets a very suspicious visit from his "cousin" - fateful visit that would change the course of historyJoin our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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01:07:17

Revisiting Genesis 6 - Sodom, part 2

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/03/03

In Genesis 19 we can find an action-packed thriller story about an extraction operation of a righteous man from an evil city. We just need to forget about Sodom.Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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00:50:28

REPOSTING: 15 - Operation Sodom and Gomorrah

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/02/25

This episode was posted three years, before we knew that the Sodom story was actually about the destruction of Jerusalem. And still, we nailed it anyway. Enjoy this prophetic/nostalgia/cringe episode!Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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01:15:05

Revisiting Genesis 5 - Sodom, part 1

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/02/18

The second Genesis story about the destruction of Jerusalem is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, evil cities that Yahweh had to destroy for their sins. Exactly what Yahweh told Jeremiah he would do to Jerusalem. But what does the story reveal about the destruction of Jerusalem? Click here to read more about the next course: six divine comedies from the books of Samuel. Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and

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01:05:07

Revisiting Genesis 4 - The Flood

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/02/04

When we read the tale of Noah and the flood in its own context and in the original Hebrew, we meet an ancient sci-fi story with an incredible twist. To read Baruch's flood tale as it was written click hereTo download the Suffering Servant special click here Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced

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00:57:59

Collab: The History of Judges vs Priests

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/01/21

The conflict between judges and priests is at the core of Hebrew history, and that of human civilization as a whole. And its started as a feud between herders and farmers. Evolutionary biologist Dr. Rutger Vos joins Gil to look at the BIG historical picture and how it connects to Hebrew history. Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe

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01:22:59

Revisiting Genesis 3 - Cain and Abel

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2024/01/07

Where did the writer of the most famous murder story of the Bible get his inspiration? Probably from the second most famous murder in Bible, which he himself wrote. A tragic political assassination. Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron

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00:40:56

Collab: Looking for Political Jesus

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2023/12/17

Garry Stevens from the History in the Bible podcast joins Gil to talk about the possible inspirations for the political stories of Jesus: the overthrowing of the corrupt temple priests, the betrayal by a friend and ally following a last supper and more. To join our tribe, click here. To get more details about our Suffering Servant course, click here. Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to

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00:53:54

Revisiting Genesis 2 - The Garden of Eden

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2023/12/10

The story of the Garden of Eden is about two people who broke the law and have to stand trial in front of a God judge. What kind of people view their God as a judge? For more information about the Suffering Servant course, click here. To join the tribe, click here. Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow maps to see which empire ruled what and whenThe podcast is written, edited and

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00:54:56

Revisiting Genesis 1 - Second Creation

A Podcast of Biblical Proportions ·

2023/12/03

We are kicking off our Revisiting Genesis series with the second creation story and its big star - a God who lies. The God Yahweh lies to man that if he eats from the forbidden tree, he will die. What's that about? To join the tribe, click here. To find out more about the Suffering Servant course Garry Stevens and I are piloting, click here. Join our tribe on Patreon!Check out these cool pages on the podcast's website:Home PageWho wrote the Bible: Timeline and authorsAncient maps: easy to follow

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