The ancient Israelite were influenced by the culture around them. God never wanted animal or human sacrifices, which is emphasized by the story of Abraham being told to sacrifice Isaac in Genesis 22.

What does 2 Timothy 3:16 mean when it says the Bible is God-breathed? How can the Bible be inspired, but imperfect? Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible? Abraham makes a covenant with King Abimelech in Genesis 21.

A closer look at the fourth author of Genesis, known as "E." Why are there over 40,000 different protestant religions? Noah Engle discusses the lost books of the Bible, known as the Apocrypha.

Lucky episode 13! In Genesis 21, at 90-years old, Sarah is blessed and gives birth to Isaac, then banishes his half brother, Ishmael. God hears Hagar's cries, and blesses Ishmael too. Father Fred answers listener questions.

Who Wrote the Bible? by Richard Elliott Friedman: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Wrote-Bible-Richard-Friedman/dp/150119240X

A special guest, Roman, joins father Fred and George in examining the shocking incestuous origins of the Amorites and Moabites. Despite a weak character and poor decisions, God still blesses Lot. A new Biblical writer, "E", is introduced. The story of Abraham lying to a king that Sarah is his sister, not his wife, is retold three times in the Bible.

A common misconception is that Sodom and Gomorrah was destroyed because of homosexuality. Father Fred and George explore an alternative reason with special guests Noah Engle and Roman.

Father Fred's grandson, Noah, and their good friend, Roman, join Father Fred and George in this episode. Abraham entertains mysterious visitors, Sarah laughs at the comment that she will bear a son in her old age, Abraham bargains with God.

In this episode, Father Fred covers the two different versions of the Abrahamic Covenant, God's promise to Abraham and Sarah in their advanced age; Abraham's son, Ishmael, with Hagar; the conflict between Sarah and Hagar; and the birth of Isaac, Abraham's son with Sarah.

In this episode, God calls Abram. Abram travels to Egypt, Pharaoh steals Abram's wife, Abram meets the mysterious Melchizedek, and Father Fred discusses the significance of Abram invoking the name of the Lord for the first time.

Father Fred reveals the name of the person that wrote scripture for the Northern Kingdom, discusses the Tower of Babel, an incestuous marriage, and the genealogy of Abram, who will become Abraham.