Bible scholars Marc Brettler and Alan Lenzi join the hosts to discuss the problem of evil in the Bible and ancient Mesopotamian texts. They explore the assumption that suffering is caused by flaws in individuals and discuss ancient perspectives on suffering and God's justice. The podcast also delves into the concept of evil in the Bible, different views of God, and the influence of ancient world traditions on biblical prayer.

Expert biblical scholars Marc Brettler and Amy-Jill Levine discuss Judaism, Christianity, Rabbinic Literature, the New Testament, anti-Semitism, Hebrew language history, and interpreting ancient Hebrew texts. They explore the intersection of faiths, differences between Rabbinic and Biblical Hebrew, and the importance of understanding historical context in interpreting religious texts.