In this episode we take a deeper look into Antiochus IV and his impact on second temple Judaism in the 160's leading to the Maccabean Revolt

In this episode we study early second temple Judaism and its Hellenistic influence along with the battle for wealth over Torah observance. We also take a small journey to look at the Tower of Babylon as told through the eyes of Genesis. I hope that you enjoy and share!

In this episode we journey through time through the eyes of the "Father of History", Herodotus in the mid 4th century BCE to see what he has to say about Jews and their practices in Judah. We then analyze all literature and archaeological discoveries that tell us about the origins of the Yahweh Cult and transition from the Ba'al Cult. Then we will end with the Babylonian Captivity in 597 BCE and the Cyrus Decree

In this episode we discuss the transition from polytheism to monotheism and the quest to take control of the temple

In this episode we take a look at how some earlier ideas may have helped influence character development for Jesus in the first century CE. Additionally, we will observe what we really know about King Solomon's temple and the Temple Mount

In this episode we survey the city-state Gods and how they merged over time sharing common attributes. Then we take a look at what the Bible tells us about those gods that either merged or became eliminated altogether and what became of them. Lastly, we have to look at the political mud slinging that took pace, especially on those who wouldn't give those other gods and laws up. Enjoy!

In this episode we conclude our findings about who the Canaanites really may have been in comparison to what claims are made in the Bible. We review the political climate between 4000 BCE and 700 BCE and a potential opportunity for several groups or tribes to make their move for the territory and control of the current temple of Ba'al

I seriously need to find a better narrator because I suck lol.. In this episode we discuss the early dating of the Sphinx to that of the Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, review an ancient Mesopotamian story, "Epic of Gilgamesh" and how it influenced some popular mythological tales and then the biblical stories leading up to the destruction of Canaanite city states and Jericho compared to real historical events why we should question those narratives told in the Bible

In this episode we talk about the art of story telling across multiple cultures, and we look inside popular Babylonian and Sumerian poems as well as their gods to see how they were shared throughout the Middle East and may have influenced popular religions today.

In this episode we take a look at the impact on early civilizations as a result of the Agricultural Revolution and how ancient spirits transformed into gods of kingdoms.