The first murder story in the bible is an infamous one. Cain and Abel, sons of Adam and Eve, are in the heart of it.
Why did Cain kill Abel? And what were the consequences?
In today's episode, we answer those questions and discuss how everything about this tale is tied to the curse on Adamah, the ground, going back to the time of Adam and Eve in The Garden of Eden.

Just like the church, the synagogue has a claim to Israel. These two giant entities share a history of both friendship and conflict. How did that conflict start? And what were its consequences?

The Old Testament was Jesus’ personal Bible, but there’s another reason that compels Christians to take the scripture seriously. This reason is found in the story of Israel, the main feature of the Old Testament. What relationship did Jesus have with Israel?

In this episode, we further explore the origins of Jesus’ Bible, i.e. the Old Testament or Jewish Bible. We will dive deep into the early history of Jesus’ Bible and I’ll present evidence that unequivocally shows Jesus regarded the Old Testament as the scripture to be followed and revered.

What was the Bible called during Jesus’ era? In this episode, we will take a look at the origins of the Old Testament and the different names it had during the time Jesus lived.

My name is Frank Spina and during my 46 years as a professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology, I noticed that most people only know interpretations of the scripture. Today we will embark on a journey to truly understand the Bible!