This week I cover the history of Ugarit, the port city located on the western shore of the Mediterranean, in the modern country of Syria. While Ugarit was not mentioned directly in the Old Testament, its history corresponded with the events of Genesis 35, therefore I’m covering it this week. I walk through the ancient history, the modern archaeology, its language, and its culture. Next week, I’ll cover the history of Bethlehem. You don’t want to miss it.

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This week I cover the history of two places found in Genesis Chapter 35, specifically Bethel and Ephrath. Bethel would play an important role in the Kingdom of Isreal. And Ephrath, it is commonly believed, became the city of Bethlehem. Next week, I’ll cover the history of Ugarit and other places from Chapter 35. You don’t want to miss it.

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This week I cover the history of the people and places in Genesis chapters 33 through 35. In this episode, I cover the history of the towns of Peniel, Succoth, and Luz. I also work through the mountain(s) of Hermon. Listen to find out why that may not be a single peak. Next week, I’ll cover the history of Bethel. You don’t want to miss it.

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This week I cover the history of the people and places in Genesis chapters 32 and 33. In this episode, I cover the history of the Seir Mountains and the town of Shechem. Next week, I’ll pick up in the middle of Chapter 33 and go through the end of Chapter 35. You don’t want to miss it.

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This week I work my way through several chapters of Genesis, specifically 29 through the middle of 32. In this episode, I cover the history of Haran, both the place and the man. Also, the region of Gilead, a place called Mahanaim, and the Jabbok River. Next week, I’ll pick up in the middle of Chapter 32 and go through the end of Chapter 33. You don’t want to miss it. '

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This week I finish the history of the Arameans, the second of two episodes. In this episode, I cover their history from the beginnings as nomadic herders, through their on-going conflicts with the Assyrians and then Babylonians, through the Greeks, Romans, and Arabic Muslims. Next week, I’ll cover the history of the many places and groups as found in Genesis chapters 29 through 31. You don’t want to miss it.

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This week I begin the history of the Arameans, the first of two episodes. In this episode, I cover their history as presented in the Old Testament as well as their language and religion. Next week, I’ll wrap up their history. You don’t want to miss it.

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This week I cover the peoples and places found in Genesis Chapters 24 through 28. Specifically, Aram Naharaim, Nahor, Havilah, Shur, Gerar, Abimelech, Esek, Sitnah, Rehoboth, Shiba, and Paddan Aram. Next week, I’ll begin the first of probably two parts on the Arameans. You don’t want to miss it.

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This week I wrap up the history of the Hittites, with the 4th part of the miniseries. This episode focuses on what has become known as the New Kingdom of the Hittites as well as the several centuries following its collapse. Next week, I’ll cover several smaller places found in the middle of Genesis. You don’t want to miss it.

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This week I continue the history of the Hittites, with the 3rd of 4 parts. This episode focuses on the several centuries of the Old Kingdom as well as the 100 or so years of their dark age, which has become known as the Middle Kingdom. Next week, I’ll wrap up the Hittites with a dive into their New Kingdom and decline. You don’t want to miss it. After listening, let me know what you think.