Light from the Past

By Dewayne Bryant

Light from the Past: Archaeology, Ancient History, and Biblical Faith with Dewayne Bryant. We will examine archaeological discoveries and get a feel for daily living in the ancient world, all with a v... more

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How many episodes does Light from the Past have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.

Light from the Past episodes:

September 10, 2024 “The Tel Dan Inscription” (Light from the Past S16E2)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, September 10, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses one of the most significant discoveries in the history of biblical archaeology and what it means about the historicity of King David. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
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August 13, 2024 “What is a Bacchanal?” (Light from the Past S16E1)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 13, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne explores the ancient bacchanalian celebrations in light of their mention in the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
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16min
May 31, 2024 “The Mummy: 25th Anniversary” (Light From the Past S15E7)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 28, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne reviews the 1999 film The Mummy, pointing out some of the things it gets right, and a few things where it falls short in both biblical and Egyptian history. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
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15min
May 14, 2024 “Polygamy and the Bible” (Light From the Past S15E6)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 14, 2024 IN this episode, Dewayne discusses the issue of polygamy and whether it was condoned or merely permitted in ancient times. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
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April 30, 2024 “Israel In and Out of Egypt” (Light From the Past S15E5)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 30, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the influences Egypt had on ancient Israel and the safeguards God used in the Mosaic law to remove them. This served two purposes: to make Israel into a distinctive people, and to reduce their interest in magic. The idea that God would […]
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April 23, 2024 “Four Gods Make a False Prophet” (Light From the Past S15E4)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Millions of believers hail Joseph Smith as a prophet of God. Unfortunately for him, his interpretation of ancient Egyptian evidence reveals he was nothing more than a creative storyteller. This episode examines one of the most infamous texts valued by Mormon believers. We want to hear from […]
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April 16, 2024 “Mythic Creatures and the Bible” (Light From the Past S15E3)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Anyone familiar with the King James Bible knows that it occasionally makes references to mythical creatures like cockatrices, satyrs, and unicorns. Many critics seem to believe that the Bible actually mentions these creatures. Unfortunately, they’re the product of bad translation. This episode will explain why. We want […]
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16min
March 12, 2024 “The Pyramids of Egypt” (Light From The Past S15E2)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, March 12, 2024 We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
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16min
February 27, 2024 “Mithras” (Light From the Past S15E1)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne gives a short intro to the mystery cults and discusses one of the most mysterious gods of them all: Mithras. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
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15min
August 15, 2023 “A Pompeiian Portrait and Social Media” (Light From the Past S14E2)
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 15, 2023 In this episode, Dewayne discusses how analyzing a portrait from ancient Pompeii might help us when interacting with others online. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
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16min

FAQs about Light from the Past:

How many episodes does Light from the Past have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.