Biblical World

Episode: In final part of our three-part series (finally!), Chris and Kyle discuss the year’s top ten archaeological discoveries and stories related to the Bible, including in this one, a weird and strange discovery.  Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help OnScript and Biblical World continue by becoming a one-time or regular donor. Photo Attribution: Huqoq Samson Mosaic, from https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-vivid-color-1500-year-old-huquq-mosaic-depicts-samson-animals-hunting/

Episode: Here’s the third in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! It's a fun ep, so tune in! Click HERE and HERE for parts 1 & 2. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue by becoming a regular donor.

Episode: Here's the second in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! They finish Tablet 1 in this episode, discussing Gilgamesh's need to tame his passions, his journey into the wilds, the character Enkidu, links to early Genesis (e.g., Enkidu as Adam), links to Daniel and much more! Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue by becoming a regular donor.

Paul Evans discusses the disputed victory in the Assyrian campaign of 701 BCE and compares it to the War of 1812. They explore the complexities of interpreting historical events, the origins of Zion theology, and the intricacies of war aims throughout history. The discussion sheds light on Hezekiah's reign, ancient intelligence, and the impact of varying perspectives on historical narratives.

Topics include a curse tablet with a Hebrew inscription, the importance of careful analysis in archaeology, ongoing excavations of the Pool of Salom in Jerusalem, DNA evidence on Canaanites and Judahites, and the use of archeopaleomagnetism in dating destruction events.

The hosts discuss the top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2023 related to the Bible, including the Hittites, the location of Sinai, and the preservation of the archaeological site of Hatushah. They also explore the misuse of archaeology in apologetics and the flood stories found in ancient civilizations. Lastly, they discuss the recent discovery of a well-preserved middle bronze building/fortress at Tel Shimeron in Israel.

Guest: Steve Ortiz, Director of the Lanier Center for Archaeology at Lipscomb University. They discuss the "Solomonic" gates, the historicity of David and Solomon, and the use and dating of archaeological materials.

Dr. Kristine Garroway discusses children in ancient Israel, exploring their health, religious roles, and societal value. She sheds light on burial practices, birthing practices, and the unique experiences of children during that time.

Exploring the connections between the Epic of Gilgamesh and biblical tales, the hosts dive into themes like guilt, grief, and humanity. They discuss the cultural influence and universal appeal of the epic, highlighting its impact on different cultures. Delving into the complex character of Gilgamesh, they unravel the contradictions within his persona and explore the parallels between ancient myths and biblical narratives.

Episode: Suzanna Millar and Sébastien Doane introduce us to a newer field in biblical studies that focuses on animals in the Bible and ancient Near East. Millar and Doane co-chair "The Bible and Animal Studies" program unit at the Society for Biblical Literature. Guests: Dr. Suzanna Millar is the Chancellor's Fellow in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at the University of Edinburgh. She co-edited the Cambridge Companion to Biblical Wisdom literature, and is also interested in ecology and non-human animals. She's also editing the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of the Bible and Animals and is writing a book tentatively entitled Animals and Power in the Books of Samuel. Dr. Sébastien Doane is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at the Université Laval. He's the author of several books, including Questions controversées sur Jésus (Montréal, Novalis, 2023) and Analyse de la réponse du lecteur au récit des origines de Jésus en Mt 1-2 (Leuven, Peeters, 2019). He's currently writing Reading the Bible Amid the Environmental Crisis: Interdisciplinary Insights to Ecological Hermeneutics (Lexington). Image Attribution: By Syrischer Maler um 1335 - The Yorck Project (2002), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=159265 Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World continue by becoming a regular donor. Live Event! If you’d like to attend our live event in San Antonio on Nov 19, click HERE.