
The podcast about anything and everything related to the Bible and Archaeology. Join Dr. Jordan Jones and Dr. Bob Cargill as they discuss the stories, people, and objects we all think we know. Have a question? You can send it to us at: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu Where to find us: linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 131 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

How did the New Testament become the New Testament? This week, we are exploring the long process of canon formation with Ian Mills. From the myth of a single moment at Nicaea, the impact of authority, popularity, councils, and empire, to the role of ... more
After the death of Alexander the Great, a new imperial power emerged across Western and Central Asia: the Seleucid Empire. But how did it actually hold such a vast territory together, and how much of its “history” was carefully constructed after the ... more
In 2 Kings 3, Israel appears to lose a battle after the king of Moab performs a child sacrifice on the city wall. Why would the Hebrew Bible preserve a story where a foreign god seems to defeat Israel’s armies?
This week, Jordan and Mary Kate break... more
What happened when you died in ancient Israel? The Hebrew Bible offers no clear picture of heaven or hell, but it does preserve a fascinating world of ancestors, burial rituals, Sheol, and the ongoing process of dying.
This week, Dr. Matthew Surian... more
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The negative reviews are clearly just disgruntled evangelicals that can’t listen to anything that doesn’t directly reflect their beliefs. When facts get in their face they can’t handle it. This is a great podcast by someone qualified to discuss the facts, they don’t state you can’t believe what you want to believe but they also encourage you to look at the evidence that is there and what is not there. They discuss ideas and evidence with grace.
The cherubim are not angels. They are heavenly being but never classified as angels.. they should do some research befor talking about things they don’t know about.
Clearly not educated on the truth of the Bible Whether willfully or not the opinions laid out in this podcast do not come from a position of truth, but rather criticism and foolishness.
Non Christian’s teaching the Bible. I don’t recommend.
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Scholarly yet accessible discussions on the Bible, archaeology, and related ancient history. Episodes typically pair host-led exploration with expert guests to unpack how textual sources, material culture, and archaeological findings intersect—often challenging assumptions or highlighting nuance in well-known biblical narratives. The show frequently covers topics like ancient Near Eastern religion, burial practices, scribal education, and the origins of religious ideas, with a balanced mix of interpretation, evidence, and methodological caveats. Noteworthy is a steady stream of expert guests from universities and archaeology institutions, plus thoughtful sponsorship integrations. This combination suggests a show that appeals to serious stud... more
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