
The place for anything and everything about the lands, civilizations, and archaeology of the Bible. Join Biblical scholar Dr. Jordan Jones and guests 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 | 135 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Is The Odyssey historically accurate? This week, classicist Celsiana Warwick joins the podcast to explore some of the enduring questions behind Homer's Odyssey, from Odysseus' "heroism" and the real role of Penelope, to questions of historical accura... more
Did archaeologists really find the biblical Tabernacle at Shiloh? Every year, headlines claim a new "discovery" has uncovered the Ark of the Covenant or the Tabernacle, but what does the archaeology actually show? This week, Jordan and Mary Kate exam... more
Why do historical Jesus scholars skip the Gospel of John? This week, Dr. Paul Anderson joins the podcast to explore why John has often been dismissed as "too theological," what archaeology and topographical details reveal about the Gospel, and whethe... more
Why does Jesus repeatedly tell people not to reveal who he is in Mark? For over a century scholars have explained this through the “Messianic Secret.” But what if we’re missing a key piece?
This week Robyn Walsh joins the podcast to place Mark in th... more
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I listened to a recent episode featuring Paul Anderson (who I’ve never heard of before). I was interested to hear about all this supposed archeological evidence that proves the fourth gospel is historically accurate.
Anderson did talk at length about archeological data that confirms some details regarding the setting of the healing miracle told in John 5. I suppose it’s interesting that archeologists have confirmed that pools with 5 colonnades existed in ancient Palestine. I am not sure what i... more
I was extremely disappointed in the most recent episode with guest Paul Anderson. I don’t fault the host (Jordan) for some of the claims made by the guest, but I do think it’s important for hosts to politely push back when a guest makes bold claims without evidence -especially on a podcast that seems to pride itself on presenting historical evidence.
For example, Anderson explains that there is archaeological evidence that supports some of the details in the healing story found in John 5, but ... more
Please audit the arrest, arraignment, trial, sentence, conviction & execution of Jesus vs Judean legal protocol at the time. This ol ex catholic always thought the speed rather odd. Get Dr Helen Bond… she’s got a great laugh!
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.
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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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Recent guests on Bible and Archaeology include:
1. Paul Anderson
2. Robyn Walsh
3. Ian Mills
4. Benjamin Abbott
5. Matt Suriano
6. Dr. Susan Ackerman
7. Kristine Garroway
8. Joshua Bowen
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