Host: Dewayne Bryant  |  Released Tuesday, January 11, 2022 One of the most gripping stories in the Hebrew Bible is when God calls Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Some call it child abuse, others say it’s a repudiation of human sacrifice. We’re talking about the Akedah in today’s episode of Light From the Past. We want […]

“The Akedah” (Light From the Past S13E1)

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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  

“The Mummy: 25th Anniversary” (Light From the Past S15E7)

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  

“Polygamy and the Bible” (Light From the Past S15E6)

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 […]

“Israel In and Out of Egypt” (Light From the Past S15E5)

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 […]

“Four Gods Make a False Prophet” (Light From the Past S15E4)

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 […]

“The Akedah” (Light From the Past S13E1)

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