Podcasts about Dead Sea Scrolls

Isaiah 45:1–13 (Listen) Cyrus, God's Instrument 45:1   Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus,    whose right hand I have grasped,  to subdue nations before him    and to loose the belts of kings,  to open doors before him    that gates may not be closed:2   “I will go before you    and level the exalted places,1  I will break in pieces the doors of bronze    and cut through the bars of iron,3   I will give you the treasures of darkness    and the hoards in secret places,  that you may know that it is I, the LORD,    the God of Israel, who call you by your name.4   For the sake of my servant Jacob,    and Israel my chosen,  I call you by your name,    I name you, though you do not know me.5   I am the LORD, and there is no other,    besides me there is no God;    I equip you, though you do not know me,6   that people may know, from the rising of the sun    and from the west, that there is none besides me;    I am the LORD, and there is no other.7   I form light and create darkness;    I make well-being and create calamity;    I am the LORD, who does all these things. 8   “Shower, O heavens, from above,    and let the clouds rain down righteousness;  let the earth open, that salvation and righteousness may bear fruit;    let the earth cause them both to sprout;    I the LORD have created it. 9   “Woe to him who strives with him who formed him,    a pot among earthen pots!  Does the clay say to him who forms it, ‘What are you making?'    or ‘Your work has no handles'?10   Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What are you begetting?'    or to a woman, ‘With what are you in labor?'” 11   Thus says the LORD,    the Holy One of Israel, and the one who formed him:  “Ask me of things to come;    will you command me concerning my children and the work of my hands?212   I made the earth    and created man on it;  it was my hands that stretched out the heavens,    and I commanded all their host.13   I have stirred him up in righteousness,    and I will make all his ways level;  he shall build my city    and set my exiles free,  not for price or reward,”    says the LORD of hosts. Footnotes [1] 45:2 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scroll, Septuagint level the mountains

We are much more powerful than we often imagine, and in surprising ways. For most of us, our power is not in being remembered long beyond our lifetimes, or in being able to change the world that is far from us. It is rather in that we are each made by one another, and we make one another, by how we live, what we say, how we listen, and how we act. When we start to see that we are literally making a world for others to live in right here and now, in our every way of conducting ourselves it can open great possibilities both for gratitude and wonder, and great responsibilities for us as parents, friends, colleagues and neighbours in our everyday lives. In this conversation we remember Joanna Macy, whose writing we have featured a number of times, who died on July 19. And we talk together about what it is to be ‘good soil' for one another, so that we get to make a world together that we want to live in.This week's conversation is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace. Episode Overview 00:00 Introduction and Context Setting 02:59 Nature as a Narrative for Human Life 05:59 Reflections on Mortality and Legacy 08:50 The Interconnectedness of Human Experience 11:54 Being Soil for One Another 14:49 Relationships and Community 18:07 Parenting and World Making 21:06 Cultural Narratives that Limit and Bring to Life 23:49 Conclusion Here's our source for this week: In Honor of Joanna Macy, 1929-2025 I write while staying in one of the great forests of British Columbia, a forest in which the inextricability of life from death is gorgeously evident… Magnificent fallen trees turn back into soil as younger trees reach downward to twine around their ancestors' trunks and upward toward the sky. The roots growing around and gripping these decaying logs look like veins and tentacles and fingers clutching and reaching toward an anchor in the soil. Some of the mature cedars and conifers stand on mounds that must be fully decayed trees or rather once were trees and are further along in the process of becoming soil. Often a great tree that's fallen over still has at its base a tall shield that is its roots still clinging to rounded stones and soil, and from this the trunk stretches across the earth. These trees from which trees grow are known as nurse logs… When I was younger, I was taught what an artist or writer was supposed to aspire to was immortality, the kind that Dante and Li Po and Shakespeare have, so that in centuries to come memory of your name and attention to your creations continue. Later in life, I realized that there was an entirely different thing to aspire to, an entirely different kind of creative success: to be so much part of your own time, of the present that is making the future, that rather than remaining what people think about, you become in some way how people think, how they value, what they prioritize. You stop being what's in front of their eyes and become part of what is behind their eyes, how they see the world, how they live, act, what they aspire to, what they hold close, what they resist. You become a nurse log on which new life can grow as you compost into the soil we call culture. And maybe this is the mindset of moist places, of an ecology of vivid decay and regeneration rather than of the arid places, where death dessicates and the mummies, skeletons, ruins, Dead Sea Scrolls, last for centuries or millennia. Rebecca Solnit, writing in memory of Joanna Macy 1929-2025 From ‘Meditations in an Emergency', Rebecca's ongoing public writing for these times Photo by Tomas Martinez on Unsplash ---- Join Us Live in 2025 Turning Towards Life Live Season 1, from September 2025 We also have the launch of our Turning Towards Life live programme which is going to run in six month seasons from September. It's going to be in person on Zoom once a month. We're very excited about it. A chance to expand beyond the bounds of a podcast into forming a community of learning and practice. You can register your interest for Season 1 of Turning Towards Life Live here. ---- About Turning Towards Life Turning Towards Life, a week-by-week conversation inviting us deeply into our lives, is a live 30 minute conversation hosted by Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn of Thirdspace.  Find us on FaceBook to watch live and join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast on Apple, Google, Amazon Music and Spotify. Join Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribe Support Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslifeKeywords nurse logs, creative success, soil culture, interpenetrating lives, mortality meaning, forest metaphor, humility humus, world making, parenting soil, cultural foundation, death regeneration, collective memory, individual legacy, spiritual ecology, creative immortality, ancestral roots, living decay, fertile ground, cultural inheritance, generational impact, everyday power, relationship making, invisible influence, natural cycles, human connection

Tom: Our guest for today and next week is Randall Price. He's the founder and president of World of the Bible Ministries. He's also a research professor and the executive director of the Center for Judaic Studies at Liberty University. He has a master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, with a concentration in Jewish studies and biblical archaeology. His books include Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls; The Stones Cry Out: What Archaeology Reveals about the Truth of the Bible; The Temple in Bible Prophecy; In Search of the Ark of the Covenant, and is co-author of the forthcoming Zondervan Handbook on Biblical Archaeology.And I'm going to have Randy mention something that they're working on now.Randy, welcome to Search the Scriptures 24/7.Randy: Thank you, Tom! Always a pleasure to be with you!

Chris Bedford on the rise of socialist mayoral candidates in major U.S. cities, and the latest political news. Gordon Chang on U.S. trade strategy in Asia, and Chinese espionage in the U.S. Jim Jordan on the House Judiciary hearing that revealed more details on the FBI spying on traditional Catholics. Melissa Giller on the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition currently being shown at the Reagan Library. 

oin us for a powerful Torah teaching straight from the ancient manuscripts.This lesson from Exodus 28 dives deep into the garments of the priesthood, revealing the spiritual meaning behind each one. We walk line by line through the oldest sources—Dead Sea Scrolls, Septuagint, and Paleo-Hebrew—to understand how Yahuah expects His people to be clothed for service.

In this sermon, the pastor addresses the question 'Why should I trust the Bible?' by examining both historical evidence and personal application. He explains that the Bible is a collection of 66 books written over 1500 years by approximately 40 authors, with the New Testament written within 15-60 years after Jesus' death by eyewitnesses. The pastor contrasts this with other historical figures whose biographies were written hundreds of years after their deaths. He discusses the remarkable preservation of biblical texts, including over 5,800 Greek manuscripts and the Dead Sea Scrolls which demonstrate textual consistency over thousands of years.

Josh Peck talks about CERN opening portals in the first half, then discusses the rapture and humans being clothed in light from the Dead Sea Scrolls in the second half.To get the audio-only podcast version of full videos and Josh Peck's blog, which includes original articles, show notes, and more, subscribe to Josh's Substack at http://joshpeck.substack.comDonate: http://PayPal.me/JoshPeckDisclosureCashApp: $JoshScottPeck

Discover the mystery of Pesher—the ancient interpretive key used by the Qumran community behind the Dead Sea Scrolls! In our upcoming webinar, we'll explore how these early Jewish sectarians unlocked hidden meanings in biblical prophecy, believing they were living in the end times. Through Pesher, scriptures became divine messages decoded for their generation where figures like the “Wicked Priest” and “Teacher of Righteousness” emerged from the sacred texts themselves.   For more in depth teachings check our Academy www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com/academy   

There's something profoundly liberating about peeling back the layers of history and finding the raw, untamed wisdom beneath. On today's episode, we welcome Neil Douglas Klotz, a scholar and mystic whose journey into the Aramaic roots of Jesus's teachings unveils a radically different understanding of the man, his message, and the world he lived in.The Jesus many of us have encountered is a product of centuries of translation, political maneuvering, and cultural adaptation. The blue-eyed, English-speaking figure who stands at the center of Western Christianity is a far cry from the Aramaic-speaking mystic who roamed the hills of ancient Palestine. Neil Douglas Klotz takes us back to the beginning, to the words that Jesus actually spoke, words that vibrate with an entirely different rhythm than those found in the King James Bible. “If you read ‘spirit' in the New Testament,” he says, “just put ‘breath' over that word, because that's what the Aramaic also means.”It is in this forgotten wisdom that we find a Jesus who wasn't simply demanding belief but rather inviting participation.One of the most profound mistranslations, according to Klotz, is the oft-quoted phrase “believe in me.” In Aramaic, the more accurate translation is “believe like me.” This shifts the message entirely—Jesus wasn't asking for blind devotion but instead urging people to embody faith in the way he did, to step into the divine flow as he had.The Aramaic worldview, Klotz explains, did not divide existence into rigid dualities. There was no separation between body and soul, breath and spirit, heaven and earth. The kingdom of heaven, Jesus said, is not some far-off celestial domain but something “within and among” us. The words for “within” and “among” are the same in Aramaic—suggesting that the divine is not a place to go but a way to be, something alive in the interconnected web of existence.And what of hell? Another grand misunderstanding, says Klotz. Jesus never spoke of a fiery pit of eternal torment but rather referred to Gehenna, a literal burning trash heap outside of Jerusalem. The idea of an eternal damnation was a much later addition, a political tool used to control through fear. The Jesus of Aramaic tradition wasn't threatening souls with punishment—he was urging people to purify their burdens, to release what weighs them down, to transform their suffering rather than be consumed by it.Even the crucifixion, Klotz suggests, is layered in mystery and translation errors. The idea of Jesus returning, he argues, is not about a second coming in the clouds but rather about a recognition of Christ's presence in one another. “We will see Jesus in each other and in nature,” he says. “That's the Second Coming.” Perhaps the greatest tragedy of organized religion has been its insistence on externalizing the divine, when all along Jesus was saying: It's here, now, inside you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Join me for a fascinating deep-dive into the Dead Sea Scrolls with scholar Dr. Kipp Davis. We explore his personal work on the scrolls and uncover how their discovery has shaped modern biblical scholarship. We'll walk through the story of how the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, what they say—and what they don't say. Do […]

How can ancient Hebrew manuscripts help us understand the Bible more clearly, and what do they reveal about the Messiah?In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova is joined by Old Testament scholar and author Dr. Kevin Chen to explore the powerful story that unfolds through preserved Hebrew texts. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Messianic vision in Genesis, they unpack how the literary structure, repetition, and narrative design of the Old Testament all point to Jesus Christ.Together, they discuss:Why Hebrew manuscripts still matter todayHow they confirm the reliability of ScriptureThe meaning of Genesis 3:15 and the promised seedWhat “nexus passages” are and why they matterHow the Old Testament builds a redemptive arc toward JesusThis conversation is rich, eye-opening, and deeply encouraging for anyone who wants to engage Scripture with context, clarity, and curiosity.

0:00 - 15:00 | Algorithmic Nightmares and Artifact Smugglers First doomscroll topic hits hard: Hobby Lobby smuggling ancient artifacts from Iraq. Over 5,000 cuneiform tablets bought under shady labels like “tile samples”. Founder Steve Green's evangelical push via the Bible Museum. Accusations of stealing from Oxford, displaying fake Dead Sea Scrolls. “Where are the actual hobbies at Hobby Lobby?” Theorizing big corporations as fronts—Walmart, Hobby Lobby, even Chuck E. Cheese. Sam jokes about these shady businesses mimicking Vatican-style secret knowledge hoarding. 15:00 - 30:00 | Occult Horror Films and Cultural Reflection Discussion shifts to horror movie occult symbolism. Black horror films and their deep ties to cultural rituals and themes. Jordan Peele's work praised; shoutout to Leprechaun in the Hood. Horror as a genre of affluence—Western culture's need for safe scares. Feminine dominance in horror—women as survivors, not victims. The “final girl” trope; comparisons across Halloween, Alien, etc. Commentary on shifting racial and gender dynamics in horror film tropes. 30:00 - 45:00 | Joey Chestnut vs. Usain Bolt Hypothetical Viral video comparing who'd win: Joey Chestnut eating + sprinting vs. Usain Bolt sprinting after eating. Intense breakdown of eating-to-running ratios. Bolt's athleticism vs. Chestnut's hotdog-devouring speed. Chestnut wins due to a significant head start from fast eating. Sam recognizes creator Evan Hand from Cash Daddy. Florida Man Games gets a mention—love for chaotic American oddities. 45:00 - 60:00 | Freemason Heroes and Controlled Narratives Commentary on dark Freemasonry and the Albert Pike quote about supplying heroes. Social media's role in manufacturing public figures and pushing agendas. DeMolay International as alleged grooming ground for globalist elites—links to Bill Clinton. Tinfoil hat perspective: “Beast System” conspiracy theory laid out. Biblical call to morality closes the segment. 60:00 - 75:00 | Mourning, Glow-Ups, and Freemason Nuance Discussion on a public figure's personal loss and surprising “glow-up”. Mike and Sam discuss how tragedies can shift life trajectory. Sam distances from the full-on Freemason hate: Acknowledges “dark sects” but defends friends in the fraternity. Joke: “Freemasons are the CrossFit of secret societies—they love to talk about it.” 75:00 - 90:00 | Slap Heard Around the NBA & Elder Abuse Allegations Epic NBA story: Charles Oakley slapping Tyrone Hill mid warm-up for unpaid debt. Ref's response: “He owes me money too.” Brief shoutout to classic Knicks era and old-school NBA roughness. Sam reacts to a documentary on elder abuse involving Stan Lee. Accusations of manipulation and exploitation in his final years. Sam stunned by how tragic and common these stories are.   Watch Full Episodes on Sam's channels: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamTripoli - Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/SamTripoli Sam Tripoli: Tin Foil Hat Podcast Website: SamTripoli.com Twitter: https://x.com/samtripoli Midnight Mike: The OBDM Podcast Website: https://ourbigdumbmouth.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/obdmpod Get some Tea!!! https://www.thenakedgardener.us/store Doom Scrollin' Telegram: https://t.me/+La3v2IUctLlhYWUx  

Josh Peck interviews Rick Renner on his new book, Fallen Angels, Giants, Monsters, and the World Before the Flood.To get the audio-only podcast version of full videos and Josh Peck's blog, which includes original articles, show notes, and more, subscribe to Josh's Substack at http://joshpeck.substack.comDonate: http://PayPal.me/JoshPeckDisclosureCashApp: $JoshScottPeckOr send in your donation to:P.O. Box 270123Oklahoma City, OK 73137Daily Renegade is not 501c3. Your donations are not tax deductible.Don't miss out on Josh Peck's new two-volume book set, The Final Cataclysm: Supernatural Signs of the End Times: https://amzn.to/4hm4YC1Check out Josh Peck's two-volume book set on the history and prophecies of the Dead Sea Scrolls at Prophecy Watchers (make sure to get both volumes because they work together as one big book):Forgotten Prophecies of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Vol.1) - https://prophecywatchers.com/product/... Forgotten Prophecies of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Vol.2) - https://prophecywatchers.com/product/...

In this weeks Unit Bible Study we explored the origins of the Bible, focusing on the processes of revelation, inspiration, and canonicity. We discussed the significance of manuscripts, the role of scribes and the Masorites in preserving biblical texts, and the historical context of the New Testament. We also highlighted the importance of textual criticism and the insights provided by the Dead Sea Scrolls, emphasizing the dedication of early church figures in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the scriptures.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Bible's Origins06:02 The Process of Canonicity12:07 The Languages of the Bible17:48 The Importance of Scribes and the Masoretes23:52 The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Significance

Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length of article: 3.5 pagesLength of audio: 11 minutes 37 secondsSynopsis: This is the audio version of the 4-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/9/25, titled: The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Integrity of the Masoretic Text (Q&A Response) Part 1. Here's Part 1 of my response to a high school student's question about whether the Dead Sea Scrolls call into question the reliability of the Masoretic text.-----This week's Torah content is sponsored by Naomi and Rabbi Judah Dardik, with gratitude to those who teach, lead, and strengthen Klal Yisrael, and with special appreciation for Rabbi Moskowitz zt"l.-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider contributing to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/rabbischneeweiss. Alternatively, if you would like to make a direct contribution to the "Rabbi Schneeweiss Torah Content Fund," my Venmo is @Matt-Schneeweiss, and my Zelle and PayPal are mattschneeweiss at gmail. Even a small contribution goes a long way to covering the costs of my podcasts, and will provide me with the financial freedom to produce even more Torah content for you.If you would like to sponsor a day's or a week's worth of content, or if you are interested in enlisting my services as a teacher or tutor, you can reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you to my listeners for listening, thank you to my readers for reading, and thank you to my supporters for supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.-----Substack: rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/Patreon: patreon.com/rabbischneeweissYouTube Channel: youtube.com/rabbischneeweissInstagram: instagram.com/rabbischneeweiss/"The Stoic Jew" Podcast: thestoicjew.buzzsprout.com"Machshavah Lab" Podcast: machshavahlab.buzzsprout.com"The Mishlei Podcast": mishlei.buzzsprout.com"Rambam Bekius" Podcast: rambambekius.buzzsprout.com"The Tefilah Podcast": tefilah.buzzsprout.comOld Blog: kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/WhatsApp Content Hub (where I post all my content and announce my public classes): https://chat.whatsapp.com/GEB1EPIAarsELfHWuI2k0HAmazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Y72CSP86S24W?ref_=wl_sharel

Join host Tony Sweet on Truth Be Told as we dive into the latest research shaking the foundations of biblical history. A new AI-powered study suggests some of the Dead Sea Scrolls—already among the oldest biblical manuscripts—might be even older than previously believed. Learn how technology is rewriting what we know about ancient scripture, the challenges of dating these fragile texts, and why this matters for our understanding of early Judaism and the origins of the Bible.#DeadSeaScrolls #BiblicalHistory #AncientManuscripts #Archaeology #AIResearch #TruthBeToldPodcast #TonySweet #HistoricalMysteries #AncientSecrets #ReligiousStudiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

Midrash (מִדְרָשׁ)—from the Hebrew root ד־ר־שׁ (darash), “to seek, inquire, interpret”—is not merely commentary. It is a living dialogue with the sacred text, seeking not only what it says, but what it does, and how it continues to speak. In the Aramaic mindset, where language reveals reality through action rather than abstraction, Midrash becomes a performance of the Word, an interpretive drama within the covenant community. In this way, Midrash is both interpretive theology and spiritual excavation, where each layer of the scroll reveals another layer of the soul. Two Levels: Covert and Overt Midrash We can divide the midrashic interpretive strategies in Qumran into two functional categories—overt and covert—based on their level of disclosure and hermeneutical transparency. For More Teachings check our online Video Academy: www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com   

The discussion delves into the mystical teachings of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, emphasizing the Essenes' influence and the Dead Sea Scrolls. William Henry highlights the influx of material post-1982, leading to the Da Vinci Code. The conversation explores Jesus's early years, his training in Egypt, England, and Asia, and the Essenes' role in his development. They discuss the biblical construction at the Council of Nicea, the suppression of Gnostic texts, and the concept of the Rapture. The dialogue also touches on the bifurcation of humanity due to AI and transhumanism, and the potential for human evolution through spiritual and technological means. The discussion delves into the intersection of AI, transhumanism, and spirituality. William Henry and Alex Ferrari explore the rapid advancements in AI, emphasizing the need for a counterbalance through spiritual practices like yoga and meditation. They discuss the concept of the technological singularity, where AI surpasses human intelligence, and the potential for AI to be a tool for either harm or healing. The conversation also touches on historical and mythical figures like Mary Magdalene and the Anunnaki, exploring their roles in human evolution and spirituality. William stress the importance of consciousness and the quest for wholeness in navigating the future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

The Gospel of John - Week 1 Scripture: An overview of John chapters 1-21. The Gospel of John is different than the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. The Gospel of John is unique as 90% of what is written in this gospel is found nowhere else. And John gives us a unique view of Jesus, too. Pastor Dodge shares with us who John was, and the evidence around John being the author of this book.  John was considered Jesus' best friend and one of Jesus' inner circle.  Also, John and Peter often worked together in their mission work. It is thought that The Gospel of John was primarily the gospel story written for gentiles. However, this view changed after the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.  Pastor shares the interesting story of the young boy, tending his sheep, who discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls in Quman Cave 4 around 1946-47 on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea Scrolls contained copies of the Hebrew Scriptures. After there discovery, the Gospel of John was seen as a book that speaks to all, but was written to let the Jewish people know the Messiah has come. Pastor shares that recent archaeological evidence points to the accuracy of the Gospel of John and shares several examples. Simple Outline of John:     ⁃    Prologue 1:1-18     ⁃    Jesus' ministry 1:19-11:57     ⁃    Passion of Christ and Resurrection 12:1-21:25 From the opening verses of this gospel it is clear it is special. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”  John 1:1-5 This book is all about God's love for us, about Jesus' identity, who He is and written in a way that proves Jesus is who He says He is.  John shows Jesus as being the One who fulfills everything that God promised to His people. We see John's purpose in the end of chapter 20, “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” John 20:30-31.   John ends his gospel with, “This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:24-25. Jesus did so much that if we wrote down everything the world itself couldn't contain the volumes! Next week we will dive head long into the Gospel of John and move from this broad view to a verse by verse study of the book! Our website – https://www.awakeusnow.com Watch the video from our website! https://www.awakeusnow.com/2-year-study-of-the-gospels-upper Watch the video from our YouTube Channel!! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTaaqrC3dMOzMkhPyiNWwlJRpV6Bwpu01     ⁃    The Gospel of John study is part five of five of our Two Year Study of the Gospels.      ⁃    The Gospel of John may be one of the most powerful books ever written. Many people have come to faith after reading only this book of the Bible.  Scholarly and archeological discoveries in recent decades give us new insight on details in the Gospel of John. We can now understand it as the most Jewish rather than the most “Gentile/Greek” of the Gospels, and when we do that we see many things that we missed before. Our 2 year study of the gospels is great for large group, small group or home group study and can be started at any time!

The Bible and ancient manuscripts such as the book of Enoch, the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as historians such as Josephus and Homer - all spoke of a race of giants that once walked the earth in ages past. Whats more? The writings of many Spanish Chroniclers, countless 20th century US newspaper reports and the oral traditions of almost every ancient culture around the globe confirm this phenomenon of a race of mysterious hybrids. From the elongated skulls discovered in South America that feature up to 30% more cranial volume than conventional human skulls, to the giant skeleton bones of the mound builders un-earthed in North America, the evidence can no longer be ignored... In this episode I sit down with Travis Roy - explorer, researcher, historian and founder of the popular Instagram account "Giants of Ancient America." Travis shares about his interesting journey that led him deep into this controversial subject. From countless hours spent scouring the digital archives of America's oldest newspapers, Travis shares many of his most incredible findings that reference the discovery of giant skeletons in North America. And being a native of the great state of Texas, Travis not only tells us about his shocking local explorations, but also shows us the GIANT footprints and axe heads he has unearthed in his home state...Follow Travis on Instagram & Youtube Join me on a Tour

In this episode of God Talk, we delve into one of the most frequently asked questions about Christianity: Is the Bible reliable? We address common misconceptions about Bible translations by comparing them to the 'telephone game' and explore how translations actually ensure authenticity by going back to the oldest manuscripts. This episode reveals the meticulous process that preserves the accuracy of the scriptures, debunking myths through historical insights like the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Join us as we unravel the journey of different translations and highlight why the Bible remains a dependable source of God's Word, despite language changes and diverse translation streams.

The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the most fascinating and important archaeological discoveries for understanding the world of the Bible. In this episode, we sit down with Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, Dr. Andrew Perrin, to explore the rich and complex world of these ancient texts. From the famous Isaiah Scroll and the commentary on Habakkuk to Aramaic dream visions, scribal traditions, and the Pseudepigrapha, this conversation uncovers the diversity of writings found at Qumran. We also dive into the Enoch literature, the War Scroll, and how the theme of Messiah shows up in the scrolls. Along the way, we discuss the historical context of Scripture, the role of scribes, and the importance of curiosity when it comes to exploring these texts. Whether you're new to the Dead Sea Scrolls or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers insights, resources, and plenty to reflect on.Link to Dr. Andrew Perrin's book “Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls” https://a.co/d/essK7cmDr. Andrew Perrin's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAndrewPerrin/featuredDr. Andrew Perrin's recommended Dead Sea Scroll ResourcesDigital Images of Dead Sea Scrolls: https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/?locale=en_USDead Sea Scrolls Bible: https://a.co/d/44awjn8The Dead Sea Scrolls: a New Translation: https://a.co/d/aJSzXnVChapters0:00-2:09 Intro2:10-10:21 Isaiah in the Dead Sea Scrolls10:22-18:28 Commentary on Habakkuk in the Dead Sea Scrolls18:29-24:10 Aramaic dream vision texts24:11-30:02 Scribal and Sacred Languages30:03-37:12 Pseudepigrapha37:13-43:25 Enoch43:26-49:38 The War Scroll and Ritual Purity49:39-53:12 Historical context of Scripture53:13-57:02 The influence of scribes57:03-1:02:29 Theme of Messiah in Dead Sea Scrolls1:02:30-1:10:36 Personal thoughts on searching and being curious1:10:37- Resources for Dead Sea ScrollsJoin the Hebrew Bible Book Club ⁠https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights WHERE TO FIND US Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/hebrewbibleinsights⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRSNQ7xVw7PjQ5FnqYmSDA⁠ Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268028/share Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_hebrewbibleinsights/⁠ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@hebrewbibleinsights⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/HebrewBibleInsights⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.hebrewbibleinsights.com

As a teacher and guide to the Bible in its original Middle Eastern setting, I want to invite you into a deeper experience of Scripture one that bridges the Jewish world of Jesus with our world today. Many believers have heard of the Targum, but few truly know what it is.

Could some of my favorite Bible verses mean something entirely different in their original Hebrew, Greek, or Aramaic contexts?Are there common verses I've memorized or displayed—on signs, tattoos, or devotionals—that don't actually say what I think they say? How much do English Bible translations reflect the theological debates and historical agendas of the translators' time periods?Where do modern Bible translations diverge from ancient manuscripts like the Septuagint or the Dead Sea Scrolls—and why does it matter?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-c...Join the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Build your Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/refer?ref=91448...Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-spea...Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate James E. Sedlacek received his BA from God's Bible School & College, Masters from MDiv Cincinnati Christian University and PhD from Nazarene Theological College. James is currently Professor of Biblical Languages at Israel Institute of Biblical Studies, teaching several levels of Greek and Hebrew and developing exegesis courses. Additionally, James is examining special syntax of infinitives, certain patterns of repeating conditional clauses, and the lexical meaning of hapax legomena. His interests include examining texts of various languages using linguistic methods along with critiquing interpretations of those texts.Follow Biblically Speaking on Instagram and Spotify! / thisisbiblicallyspeaking https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQj...Buy Dr. Sedlacek's book here: https://www.peterlang.com/document/12...Learn more here: https://sedlacekj6.wixsite.com/mysite#bible #podcast #scripture #apologetics

New research combines radiocarbon dating and artificial intelligence to examine the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of which turn out to be a bit older than expected. Is this a big rewrite of history or small rejiggering? Anyway, one of us harbors grave doubts, the other is excited about 1 Maccabees, and the third just keeps shouting the word ‘disaggregation!'

Political assassinations. Troops on city streets. National protests. We examine the edgy mood inside America through the lens of past periods of intense, violent partisanship. Our correspondent sees two motives for the visit to Greenland by Emmanuel Macron, France's president: one aimed at Donald Trump and another at Europe's self-conception. And what AI learned from scans of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Political assassinations. Troops on city streets. National protests. We examine the edgy mood inside America through the lens of past periods of intense, violent partisanship. Our correspondent sees two motives for the visit to Greenland by Emmanuel Macron, France's president: one aimed at Donald Trump and another at Europe's self-conception. And what AI learned from scans of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and advancements in space exploration.Solar Orbiter's Unprecedented Views of the Sun's South PoleFor the first time, astronomers have captured detailed observations of the Sun's south pole thanks to the joint NASA/ESA Solar Orbiter spacecraft. This mission provides insights into the Sun's magnetic field dynamics and its role in the solar cycle, including the current solar maximum, which is marked by increased solar activity and spectacular auroras visible at lower latitudes than usual. We discuss the implications of these findings for our understanding of solar physics and space weather.Surprising Discoveries on the Moons of UranusNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has revealed unexpected surface characteristics of Uranus's largest moons. Contrary to predictions, the leading sides of these moons showed signs of darkening, challenging previous theories about the interactions between the moons and Uranus's magnetosphere. We explore the significance of these observations and what they suggest about the complex relationship between Uranus and its satellites.Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Prepares for Its Third LaunchThe European Space Agency is gearing up for the third flight of its new Ariane 6 rocket, set to launch a meteorological satellite into orbit. We provide an overview of the Ariane 6's design advancements, its performance in previous launches, and how it enhances Europe's independent access to space. This rocket represents a significant step forward in European space capabilities.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNASA Solar Orbiterhttps://www.nasa.gov/solarorbiterHubble Space Telescopehttps://hubblesite.org/Ariane 6 Launch Detailshttps://www.arianespace.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.00:00 This is Space Time Series 28, Episode 73 for broadcast on 18 June 202501:00 Solar Orbiter's unprecedented views of the Sun's south pole12:15 Surprising discoveries on the moons of Uranus22:30 Europe's Ariane 6 rocket prepares for its third launch30:00 Science report: New insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls and autism research

Isaiah 40:1–11 (Listen) Comfort for God's People 40:1   Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.2   Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,    and cry to her  that her warfare1 is ended,    that her iniquity is pardoned,  that she has received from the LORD's hand    double for all her sins. 3   A voice cries:2  “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD;    make straight in the desert a highway for our God.4   Every valley shall be lifted up,    and every mountain and hill be made low;  the uneven ground shall become level,    and the rough places a plain.5   And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,    and all flesh shall see it together,    for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” The Word of God Stands Forever 6   A voice says, “Cry!”    And I said,3 “What shall I cry?”  All flesh is grass,    and all its beauty4 is like the flower of the field.7   The grass withers, the flower fades    when the breath of the LORD blows on it;    surely the people are grass.8   The grass withers, the flower fades,    but the word of our God will stand forever. The Greatness of God 9   Go on up to a high mountain,    O Zion, herald of good news;5  lift up your voice with strength,    O Jerusalem, herald of good news;6    lift it up, fear not;  say to the cities of Judah,    “Behold your God!”10   Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might,    and his arm rules for him;  behold, his reward is with him,    and his recompense before him.11   He will tend his flock like a shepherd;    he will gather the lambs in his arms;  he will carry them in his bosom,    and gently lead those that are with young. Footnotes [1] 40:2 Or hardship [2] 40:3 Or A voice of one crying [3] 40:6 Revocalization based on Dead Sea Scroll, Septuagint, Vulgate; Masoretic Text And someone says [4]...

Discovered by accident in a desert cave, the Dead Sea Scrolls have become one of the most significant archaeological finds of the last century. But what do they actually say—and why do they matter? In this episode, we explore the strange, surprising, and deeply revealing world of the scrolls: hidden prophecies, rival messiahs, priesthood power… Read More »Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237]

Discovered by accident in a desert cave, the Dead Sea Scrolls have become one of the most significant archaeological finds of the last century. But what do they actually say—and why do they matter? In this episode, we explore the strange, surprising, and deeply revealing world of the scrolls: hidden prophecies, rival messiahs, priesthood power… Read More »Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237] The post Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Discovered by accident in a desert cave, the Dead Sea Scrolls have become one of the most significant archaeological finds of the last century. But what do they actually say—and why do they matter? In this episode, we explore the strange, surprising, and deeply revealing world of the scrolls: hidden prophecies, rival messiahs, priesthood power… Read More »Mormonism & the Dead Sea Scrolls [Mormonism Live 237]

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Political correspondent Sam Sokol and archaeology reporter Rossella Tercatin join host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. As Shas party leader Aryeh Deri threatens to leave the coalition, Sokol discusses the pressure being placed on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the ultra-Orthodox parties to wrangle Likud lawmaker Yuli Edelstein and the law he is writing regarding Haredi army enlistment. There is intense anger in the ultra-Orthodox world over the issue, says Sokol, who also notes an act of arson in a Shas synagogue in Sunday, as the Shas party announced its intention to leave the coalition over its anger with Netanyahu regarding the Haredi draft bill. Sokol notes that a political insider told him there's a relatively low chance of these pressures leading to new elections. Even if the current coalition is dissolved, there would still be up to five months of its ability to continue functioning and for the coalition parties to buy more time for themselves. Tercatin discusses two sets of findings, one regarding the Bible. A pioneering new algorithm looks at the layers of oral traditions and writers of the Bible and its editors. The algorithm helps discern which words are used most often and the writing style, creating new methods of analyzing ancient writings and answering questions about the history they present. She also looks at a radiocarbon dating study that was used to examine one of the Dead Sea scrolls, helping futher determine the timeframe when it was written, and whether the current scrolls are first copies or early editions. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Shas said planning to back Knesset dissolution over stymied draft-exemption bill Shas spiritual leader: Edelstein’s soul is an abomination, shame he came to Israel Haredi parties maintain pressure on PM after he claims ‘significant progress’ in talks Outrage after arson attack on Jerusalem synagogue of top Shas party rabbi Who wrote the Bible? A pioneering new algorithm may shatter scholarly certitude New study revolutionizes Dead Sea Scrolls dating, might rewrite Israel’s history Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Shas party leader Aryeh Deri and spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visit the scene of suspected arson and vandalism at a Jerusalem synagogue on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Dead Sea Scrolls are often mentioned in passing—but rarely explained. In this episode, we uncover what you were never told about these ancient manuscripts and why they matter more than you think.

The Old Testament is at the heart of the Christian faith — but how close is your Bible to what was originally written? In this episode, we dive deep into the complex history of the Old Testament text. We explore the major manuscript traditions — the Masoretic Text, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Septuagint […]

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Hello Beloved. ”THE MYSTERIES OF GOD HAVE BEEN REVEALED.”For those that knock - and demand the truth….text everything and bring it into light. Today we dip our toe into the lost books of teh bible and how the walk of Jesus far outstretched in what is portrayed in the bible according to the validity of the Essenes ( lost books of the bible discovered ). This is not a religious belief conversation, it is a historic overview of curiosity and deeper revelation of truth through a open mind and heart. That said…..LET'S HOP IN! POINT BLANK: One of the greatest spiritual enigmas of all time—the kind that makes you tilt your head and whisper, “Wait, what?”—is the missing 18 years of Jesus's life.You know the ones.The Gospels tell us about his birth, his moment of brilliance at age 12 in the temple, and then… silence.Until he reappears at 30, ready to turn the world inside out.It's as if the most formative years of the most influential spiritual teacher in history were tucked away behind a curtain.But what if that curtain is ready to be pulled back?Exploring the Lost YearsNow, I'm not here to sell you on conspiracy theories or fringe ideas just for the thrill of it.But I am here to explore the beautiful, messy, and fascinating mosaic of possibilities that suggest Jesus's “lost years” were anything but idle.There's a growing body of scholarship, oral tradition, and even ancient manuscripts that hint Jesus may have spent these years not in obscurity, but in study, in pilgrimage, and in deep spiritual practice across some of the most sacred lands on Earth.The Essene ConnectionLet's start with the Essenes.These weren't your average desert dwellers.They were a mystical Jewish sect living near the Dead Sea, devoted to ritual purity, communal living, and a prophetic vision of a coming teacher who would uplift humanity.Some scholars, like Edmund Bordeaux Szekely in The Essene Gospel of Peace, suggest Jesus was trained by them—immersed in their practices of fasting, healing, and spiritual discipline.The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered in 1947 at Qumran, echo teachings of divine justice, purity, and a “Teacher of Righteousness” that feel uncannily similar to Jesus's later message (see: Vermes, G., The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English).Echoes of KabbalahAnd then there's the thread of Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition that dives deep into the nature of God, the soul, and the cosmos.Lawrence Gardner, in The Magdalene Legacy, proposes that Jesus was not just a preacher but a mystic—someone who understood the Tree of Life, the sacred geometry of creation, and the divine spark within all beings.When Jesus says in the Gospel of John, “I and the Father are one,” he's not just being poetic.He's articulating a mystical truth that resonates deeply with Kabbalistic teachings on unity and divine emanation.Journeys to EgyptBut the trail doesn't stop in Judea.It winds its way south to Egypt, where the ancient Mystery Schools taught the secrets of resurrection, inner alchemy, and soul initiation.Gerald Massey, in The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ, draws parallels between Jesus and Osiris—the Egyptian god of death and rebirth.Manly P. Hall, in The Secret Teachings of All Ages, even suggests Jesus may have been initiated in the Great Pyramid itself, undergoing the sacred rites of transformation.Egypt wasn't just a place of pyramids and pharaohs—it was a spiritual university, and Jesus may have been one of its most dedicated students.The Indian SojournAnd then—this is where it gets really juicy—there's India.Yes, India.The land of sages, yogis, and the Upanishads.The connection begins at his birth, with the Magi—wise men from the East, possibly Hindu rishis—who followed a star not just in the sky, but in their inner vision.In Indian spiritual tradition, the “star in the east” refers to the third eye, the gateway to divine insight.Their gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—were traditional offerings for newborns in India, not just symbolic tokens.Fast forward a few decades, and we find the most intriguing account of all: The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ by Russian journalist Nicolas Notovitch.In the late 1800s, Notovitch claimed to have discovered Tibetan manuscripts in a monastery in Ladakh, describing the life of “Issa”—a name used for Jesus—who traveled through India, Nepal, and Tibet.These texts describe a young man fleeing societal expectations, studying the Vedas in Puri, challenging the caste system, and preaching universal love and nonviolence.Later, in Tibet, he studied Buddhist sutras—teachings that echo in his later messages about humility, renunciation, and inner peace.Now, Notovitch's claims were met with skepticism, of course.But Swami Abhedananda, a respected Indian monk, later traveled to the same monastery and corroborated the existence of the texts.Paramahansa Yogananda, in his spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, also referenced Jesus's time in India, emphasizing the harmony between Christ's teachings and the yogic path of self-realization.This wasn't about borrowing ideas—it was a soul recognizing truth across borders.The Aquarian GospelAnd if you're still with me (thank you), let's talk about The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ, written by Levi H. Dowling in 1908.Dowling claimed to have transcribed the book from the Akashic Records—a kind of cosmic memory bank.The Aquarian Gospel offers a sweeping narrative of Jesus's travels through India, Persia, Greece, and Egypt, learning from every major spiritual tradition of the time.Whether or not you believe in the Akashic Records, the book paints a compelling picture of a Jesus who was not only divine but deeply human—curious, humble, and committed to understanding the universal truths that bind us all.Mainstream PerspectivesOf course, mainstream Christianity has struggled with these ideas.The Gospels are silent on these years, and the Church has historically resisted narratives that suggest Jesus learned from other traditions.But let's be honest: the Bible has been edited, translated, and reinterpreted countless times.Can we really say we have the whole story?Or is it possible that what we've been given is just one chapter in a much larger, richer tale?A Bridge Between WorldsBecause here's the thing: When we allow ourselves to explore these possibilities—not as dogma, but as sacred curiosity—we begin to see Jesus not just as a figure of worship, but as a bridge.A bridge between East and West.Between the mystical and the practical.Between the divine and the human.His teachings on inward prayer, fasting, and the kingdom of God within mirror the meditative practices of yoga and the self-inquiry of the Upanishads.His parables echo the allegorical wisdom of Egyptian initiation rites.His message of love, compassion, and inner transformation is, in essence, the heart of every great spiritual tradition.And maybe, just maybe, that's the point.That truth is not a possession, but a path.That divinity is not a hierarchy, but a homecoming.And that Jesus, in his lost years, wasn't lost at all—but walking the long, sacred road that would prepare him to light the way for us all.Your thoughts? xo Kassandra. PS: Look for the next drop on our Lady Sophia and her uprising of the Divine feminine.Sources:* Szekely, E. B. (1981). The Essene Gospel of Peace.* Vermes, G. (2004). The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English.* Gardner, L. (2005). The Magdalene Legacy.* Massey, G. (1900). The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ.* Hall, M. P. (1928). The Secret Teachings of All Ages.* Notovitch, N. (1894). The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ.* Abhedananda, S. (1922). Journey into Kashmir and Tibet.* Yogananda, P. (1946). Autobiography of a Yogi.* Dowling, L. H. (1908). The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ.Thank you for being open to this journey.Keep seeking, keep questioning, and above all—keep your heart open to the divine mystery that is always unfolding.Love KassandraThe Light Between is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Light Between at thelightbetween.substack.com/subscribe

Shavuot (Part 3) The Flood of Noah, From The Dead Sea Scrolls: The Book of Jubilees by Shawn Ozbun

This video has all of the biggest biblical discoveries that we have found to date. Things like the real Noah's ark, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Pishon River, Jacob's well, the real Mount Sinai and the Etemenanki Ziggurat found in Ancient Mesopotamia.We of course as Christians don't need all of this proof as we trust the Word of God alone, but many atheists reject our Bible "for lack of evidence" and I pray this video will be a helpful tool to show your skeptical friends that the earth is full of evidence that these stories are true and the life of Jesus was recorded and these places still exist today.

Part 2 of our interview with Matthew Goff and Dylan Burns continues the discussion we started in Part 1 about the relationship between the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi Library. Goff and Burns explain the significant differences between the two, such as their different dates and locations of origin. But they also explore the similarities, with their mutual interest in more ancient writings, such as how some important figures from Genesis—such as the Book of Watchers, with its myths of evil origins— came from Enoch; and how Melchizedek was the priest associated with the Christ figure. This is part two of a two-part series. The first episode in the series was released May 7, 2025. Read the book they co-authored, The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi Codices. It's open source, so it's available for free! Dr. Dylan M. Burns is Assistant Professor of the History of Esotericism in Late Antiquity at the University of Amsterdam. He earned his doctorate in Ancient Christianity at Yale University in 2011, before holding research positions in Copenhagen, Leipzig, and Berlin. Among his books are Apocalypse of the Alien God: Platonism and the Exile of Sethian Gnosticism (2014), Did God Care? Providence, Dualism, and Will in Later Greek and Early Christian Philosophy (2020), and The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi Codices (2022). Dr. Matthew Goff joined the faculty of Florida State's Religion Department in 2005. He completed an M.T.S degree in 1997 at Harvard Divinity School and finished his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 2002. He studied under John Collins and wrote his dissertation on a Qumran text entitled 4QInstruction. His publications focus on the Dead Sea Scrolls and ancient Judaism, and his most recent book is The Apocrypha: A Guide (Oxford, 2024). His current book project is on demons and monsters in ancient Judaism and early Christianity.

Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com      Ever have a moment when you don't see it and then you see it? The classic picture of an old women or a young beautiful woman depending on what you see?    Here's a more detailed look at the reasons:    1. Lack of Historical Evidence: Missing Persian References: . Some scholars questioned the book's historical accuracy, pointing to the lack of mention of the characters and events described in Esther within Persian historical records.  Not Found at Qumran: . The Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of Jewish texts dating back to the period when the Book of Esther was thought to have been written, did not include the Book of Esther, further fueling skepticism about its authenticity.  2. Theological Concerns: Absence of God's Name: . The most significant theological issue was the complete absence of God's name in the Book of Esther. This was seen as unusual compared to other books in the Old Testament.  Interpretations of Divine Providence: . While some argued that the book implicitly suggests divine providence through the actions of the characters, others felt the lack of explicit mention of God undermined its theological purpose.  3. Jewish Canon Formation: Delayed Inclusion: The Book of Esther was not included in the earliest forms of the Jewish canon, and it was debated whether it should even be included at all.  Nationalistic Pride: Some suggest that the book's inclusion in the Jewish canon was influenced by a desire to celebrate the Jewish people's triumph over Haman and to provide a sense of national identity.  4. Christian Canon Formation: Deuterocanonical Status: The Book of Esther was not universally accepted by Christians from the beginning. Some Christians, like Jerome, considered it canonical, while others, like Athanasius, classified it with the Apocrypha, a collection of books considered useful but not part of the official canon.  Influence of Jewish Canon: Ultimately, Christians largely adopted the Jewish canon, which included the Book of Esther, leading to its inclusion in Christian Bibles as well. 5. Additions to the Septuagint: Greek Version: An alternate version of the Book of Esther in Greek, which included references to God and additional passages, was also debated. The Eastern Orthodox Church uses the Septuagint version of Esther, while the Roman Catholic Church preserves the Greek additions as "Additions to Esther"   God is not mentioned in Esther ANYWHERE… SO WHERE IS HE? HE IS EVERYWHERE!     - Queen Vashti won't give it up From Vashti's defiance to Mordecai's sleepless night, seemingly random occurrences contribute to the ultimate deliverance of the Jews.     - Esthers beauty over 25 million women   - Jew chosen to be queen   - Mordecai hears about a plot   - King can't sleep and they read Mordecai's story   - Haman used like a puppet in Gods hand   - 2 parties to set up Haman's demise   - Haman's advance on queen Esther   - The Pole set up for Mordecai used for Haman   - The Jews enemies are identified and then killed due to the timing and they get the take of those they kill

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The Vault of American Memory: Glenn Beck and the Battle to Preserve the Truth In this special, on-the-road episode, Sage Steele takes a unique and memorable trip to Irving, TX, and steps inside the high-security vault of Glenn Beck — media mogul, bestselling author, and a controversial voice in modern conservatism — for an unforgettable tour of America's forgotten history. Not your typical "sit-down" interview, Sage and Glenn engage with the collection, from founding documents to Hollywood memorabilia, Beck reveals a personal crusade to preserve not just the glory, but the grit of the American story. Through Beck's private collection, the third-largest archive of founding documents, this conversation becomes a deep meditation on truth, memory, and control. Beck opens up about a spiritual “clay pots” experience that prompted the creation of his collection and shares how the American Journey Experience is using tech and education to ensure future generations learn the full story of America. Go to https://hometitlelock.com/sagesteele and use promo code SAGE to get a FREE title history report so you can find out if you're already a victim AND 14 days of protection for FREE! And make sure to check out the Million Dollar TripleLock protection details when you get there! Exclusions apply. For details, visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty HIGHLIGHTS: CLAY POTS & HISTORY: Glenn's divine prompting led to the creation of a collection meant to outlast cultural collapse, like the Dead Sea Scrolls. WOUNDED KNEE: Why Beck is calling for the revocation of all Medals of Honor from the massacre — and what that says about institutional memory. ENTERTAINMENT AS IDENTITY: From Darth Vader's helmet to Jamestown cannons, Beck explains why pop culture is just as vital as pilgrim documents in telling America's story. HISTORY IN PRIVATE HANDS: Beck argues that if the government owns all artifacts, it controls the narrative, and that's dangerous for democracy. TIMESTAMPS: 00:18 Introduction: Inside Beck's fortress-like vault 02:50 “Clay Pots” vision and the birth of the archive 07:18 The Wounded Knee coverup and Medals of Honor 13:58 Founding documents, Pilgrims, and priceless relics 21:44 Nazi science, Operation Paperclip, and America's moral blind spots 35:16 An emotional story about the tour of The Lincoln Bedroom that President Trump recently gave Glenn and his wife 46:47 General Eisenhower's helmet and a vet who loved his general NOTABLE QUOTE: "If you only have the good part, you'll be surprised by the bad part — and then you'll question everything." ABOUT GLENN BECK: Glenn Beck is a conservative political commentator, entrepreneur, and founder of Blaze Media. Rising to prominence with his syndicated radio program The Glenn Beck Program and later his Fox News show, Beck has become one of America's most polarizing voices. He is the founder of Mercury One and the American Journey Experience, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to preserving and teaching the full, unfiltered story of America. Their mission is to inspire critical thinking, civic responsibility, and an appreciation for the principles of freedom. Visit: https://americanjourneyexperience.com #thesagesteeleshow #glennbeck #americanhistory #historicaltruth #AmericanJourneyExperience #SageSteele #HistoryMatters #veteranvoices #FoundingDocuments #PreserveThePast #USHistory SUBSCRIBE for more conversations that challenge the narrative. FOLLOW SAGE: Website: https://www.sagesteele.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/sagesteele Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagesteele TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsagesteele Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/SageSteeleProductions LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sage-steele-show/id1754460914 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tmX60scnx476ZURkm6C8e • Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/094d901b-fc9c-498a-9ed3-4d077405c672/the-sage-steele-show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlocked after 1 year for patrons only: We review the diplomatic landscape of Europe on the eve of war in the summer of 1914—and then trace the dizzying cascade of events that followed after the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914. We get a handle on the ensuing crisis that ricocheted through embassies, banquet halls, and barracks all across Europe, and plunged all the great powers of the continent into a war that soon spread around the world. Suggested further reading: Christopher Clark, “The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914”; Margaret MacMillan, “The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914”; Barbara Tuchman, “The Guns of August.” Image: Photograph of nine kings (George V of Britain seated, center; Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany standing, in red), at Windsor, for funeral of Edward VII of Britain, May, 1910. Please sign up to hear all patron-only lectures, including recent series on the Dead Sea Scrolls & the Epic of Gilgamesh: https://www.patreon.com/c/user?u=5530632

Dr. Mike Fabarez preaches the Word each weekend as a pastor in Orange County, California. Today he joins us to answer your Bible questions and explore how the Scriptures apply to our lives. Join us this Saturday for Open Line. Learn more about resources mentioned:Chosen People Ministries free giftFEBC podcastMoody Bible CommentaryBooks mentioned:The Dead Sea Scrolls and Modern Translations of the Old Testament by Harold ScanlinEvangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. PackerChronological Aspects of the Life of Christ by Harold HoehnerReflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Kitchen Table Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/openline/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. John Bergsma is a Full Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Steubenville, Ohio. He served as a Protestant pastor for four years before entering the Catholic Church in 2001 while pursuing a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He specializes in the Old Testament and the Dead Sea Scrolls, graduating with high honors in 2004. Dr. Bergsma's links: stpaulcenter.co/ICSB  stpaulcenter.co/jubilee  @stpaulcenter  @emmausroadpublishing  @john.s.bergsma  stpaulcenter.co/jubileecompanion