Biblical World

Oliver Hersey discusses how knowledge of ancient marriage customs can illuminate the Sinai Covenant, shedding light on events like the plundering of the Egyptians and the birth of Moses. The podcast explores parallels between ancient marriage contracts and the Sinai Covenant, drawing insights into power dynamics and cultural influences.

Episode: Kyle Keimer and Chris McKinny speak with Jeff Chadwick, Jerusalem Center Professor of Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies at BYU about his excavations at biblical Hebron (Tell er-Rumeide). Youtube Link - https://youtu.be/ovhfNwdcabQ Guest: Dr. Jeffrey R. Chadwick serves at BYU as Jerusalem Center Professor of Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies, and also as Religious Education Professor of Church History and Jewish Studies (in the Department of Church History and Doctrine). Dr. Chadwick has also researched, surveyed, and excavated at several historical and biblical sites in Israel, including Jerusalem and Hebron (Tell er-Rumeide) in the 1980s, Ekron (Tel Miqne) in the 1990s, and at Gath of the Philistines (Tell es-Safi) since 2001 and for the last twenty years. He is currently senior field archaeologist with the Tell es-Safi/Gath Archaeological Project in Israel (Aren M. Maeir, Bar-Ilan University, Project Director), where he directs excavations in Area F in the "upper city" and in Area D in the "lower city" of the ancient Philistine capital city. He is also director of the American Expedition to Hebron (AEH) Publication Project and associate member of the original AEH excavation staff. He has served as a member of the board of trustees of the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) and is a senior fellow at the W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem. He is the author of three books, editor of a fourth, and has published more than seventy academic articles, chapters, and studies. (from the BYU website) Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue by becoming a regular donor. Image Attribution: By eman - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1839054  

Episode: Here’s the fourth in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! It's a fun tour through Tablet 3, so tune in and enjoy! Click HERE  HERE and HERE for parts 1, 2 & 3. 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. Image: By Katolophyromai - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=67292492 

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.