Vol. 2 The Christian History Podcast

Programming Update November 2022

In this sixty-second episode, I cover the history of the Maonites, which also means I cover the Wilderness of Maon. I also dive into the technology of grain threshing. Listen and let me know what you think.

In this sixty-first episode, I cover the history of the Ishmaelites, the decedents of Abraham's first son. I also review the little know about Judge's author. Listen and let me know what you think.

This sixtieth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 20 and 21, the last two chapters in Judges. The book wraps up with the war against the Benjaminites then that tribe being saved from extinction. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty ninth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 18 and 19, which includes the end of the migration of Dan along with the story of the Levite and his concubine. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty eighth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 14 and 15, which includes the end of Samson and the beginning of Micah. Which, eventually, leads to the migration of Dan. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty seventh episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 14 and 15, all representing the bulk of the Judge Samson's exploits, but not quite everything. I also touch on the requirements for those who declare themselves Nazirites. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty sixth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 10 and 13, all around what happened after Gideon's son Abimelech. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty fifth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 9 and 10, all around the story of the Judge Gideon's son, Abimelech. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty fourth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 6 through 8, all around the story of the Judge Gideon. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty third episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 3 through the middle of chapter 6. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty second episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 1 through the first part of 3. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifty first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I a few of the places and things mentioned in the story of the Levite's Concubine, including the place Jabesh-Gilead. Which gets me to the end of the book of Judges. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fiftieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what happened after the Benjaminite War, when the other eleven tribes swore they would not let any man from Benjamin marry their daughters. Now, they were regretting that vow, not wanting to cause the extinction of the tribe, and looking for a loophole. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-ninth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what's known as the Benjaminite War, when the other eleven tribes attacked Benjamin as retribution for the crime against the unnamed Levite and his wife. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first part of the story of the Levite's concubine. I also dive into the history of the city of Gibeah, which would later be the first capital of the United Kingdom of Israel under King Saul. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place Mahaneh-dan, literally the camp of Dan. I also go over what's known about Moses' son Gershom and the concept of a mizpah. A real pile of rocks, a stack really. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the potentially Sidonian city of Laish, which was conquered by the Israelites and renamed Dan. Close by was the city of Beth-Rehob. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, Micah and his idol. This is the precursor to the migration of the tribe of Dan from southern to northern Israel. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Rock of Etam, along with the places of Lehi, En-Hakkore, and the Valley of Sorek. I also touch on the 20th century Israeli fighting force known as Samson's Foxes. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place of Timnah, where Samson met his wife. I also review the now (probably) extinct Barbary Lion, they type of lion likely killed by Samson. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Pirathon, Zorah, and Estoal. I also review the little known about Samson's parents, his father Manoah, and his mother, who may have been named either Hazzelelponi or Zelelponith. Listen and let me know what you think.

This forty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Minnith and Abel-Cheramim, the Hebrew festival of Tekufot, and the cultural implications of sibboleths. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fortieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Canaanite deity Chemosh and Jephthah's daughter, sometimes named as Seila. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-nineth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover two places mentioned in the text, the land of Tob and Mizpah. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Shamir, Kamon and Havoth-Jair. I also discuss what's known about concept of a shamir, allegedly used by King Solomon in the construction of the first temple. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Mt. Zalmon and Thebez. I also discuss what's known about the Tower of Shechem along with historic towers in general. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the people Gaal and Zebul along with the places Arumah, Tabbur-erez, and Elon-Meonenim. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover Gideon's youngest son Jotham, his Parable of the Trees, and the city of Beer. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the people Jether and Abimelech, both sons of Gideon. I also touch on what's known about the Canaanite deity Baal-Berith. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the lesser-known places of Nobah, Ascent of Heres, and Jogbehah. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover barley cakes, the places Abel-Meholah and Penuel, and the people Oreb & Zeeb, Abiezer, and Zebah & Zalmunna. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover The Hill of Moreh. It's also the podcast's 6th anniversary, so time for FAQs and other updates. Listen and let me know what you think.

This thirtieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover The Song of Deborah, along with the places if the Kishon River, Ophrah, and the Spring of Harod. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-ninth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Israelite General Barak, Heber the Kenite, and his (probable) wife Jael. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place of Harosheth Haggoyim and its most well-known resident General Sisera. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what is known about King Cushan-Rishathaim, the places Aram-Naharaim and Seirah, along with Oxgoads. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what is known about the places Mt. Lebanon and Mt. Baal-Hermon, mentioned in Judges 3 as places not taken by the Israelites. Listen and let me know what you think.

Today the 25th episode of the 8th chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. This twenty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I wrap up the history of the Canaanite deity Astartes, focusing primarily on how she was viewed outside of Canaan. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the place Bochim, thought to be near Gilgal and possibly the same place as Bethel or Shiloh. I also begin the history of the Canaanite deity Astartes. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the places Har-heres, Ayalon Valley, Shaalbim, Akrabbim, and Sela. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the places Aphek, Rehob, and Beth-Anath. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twenty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the place Ahlab, sometimes seen as Jish, Giscala, and Gush Halav. Listen and let me know what you think.

This twentieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the places Hormah, which was formerly known as Zephath. There's also Taanach, Dor, Ibleam, Kitron, Nahalol, and Acco. Listen and let me know what you think.

This nineteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the history of the people Adoni-Bezek, Ahiman, Talmai, Achsah, the Perizzites, the Sheshai, and the place Arad. Listen and let me know what you think.

This eighteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I dive into the history of Samson as found outside of the biblical text. Listen and let me know what you think.

Today the 1st supplemental episode was published. When I left off last week, I teased that this week's episode was the outside history of the Judge Samson. But, then I came to the realization that this episode would be released the week of Christmas, so I opted for a short diversion into the New Testament. Sometime in the future, when the historical chronology of the bible warrants it, I'll work this episode into its proper sequence. This week is more than you may have ever wanted to know about the three wise men. Next week, will be the continuation of Samson. After listening, let me know what you think.

This seventeenth episode continues the deep dive into biblical narrative around the judge Samson. From his defeating the Philistines, Delilah's betrayal, all leading to his death, but not before he would have his revenge. All of this found in Judges chapters 15 and 16. Listen and let me know what you think.

This sixteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the judges Ibzan, Elon, Abdon, and the first part of the narrative concerning Samson. All of this found in Judges chapters 12 through 14. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fifteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the judges Tola, Jair, and Jephthah as found in Judges chapters 10 through 12. Listen and let me know what you think.

This fourteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover Gideon as found in the outside record. This is also the first substantive episode of the second volume. Listen and let me know what you think.