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Bible and Archaeology

Bible and Archaeology
Herod the Great
Dead Sea Scrolls
Resurrection Of Jesus
Judaism
Josephus
Rome
Parthians
Christian Tradition
Hebrew Bible
Deuteronomy 32
Archaeology
Crosby-Shoyen Codex
Hasmoneans
Antipater
Burning Bush
Easter
First Peter
Jonah
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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

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Are the Amarna Letters diplomacy or manipulation?

The Amarna Letters, ancient tablets from Pharaoh Akhenaten’s capital in Egypt, reveal a world of royal drama, political gaslighting, and fragile alliances between the superpowers of the Late Bronze A... more

What can a lost Jewish temple in Egypt teach us about early Judaism? The Elephantine Papyri reveal how Jews lived, worshiped, and but why don’t they mention the Bible? This week, we’re joined by Dr. James D. Moore to explore the big questions about t... more

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Why are witches linked with black cats, and does the Bible have anything to do with it? This week, Dr. Peter Miller joins us to uncover how biblical ideas about magic shaped later Christian traditions about witches, black cats, and the devil.

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Do demons have bodies? And if they do, what do they look like? This week, Dr. Travis Proctor joins us to explore how ancient Jews and Christians understood demons, possession, and the world of spiritual beings.

From their origins as the spirits of t... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. James Moore
A scholar discussing the archaeology of Elephantine and the Judean community's historical context
Episode: The Forgotten Jewish Temple in Egypt: The Elephantine Papyri Explained
Dr. Travis Proctor
A scholar specializing in demons and their implications in early Christian culture.
Episode: Do Demons Have Bodies?
Dr. Robyn Walsh
Art historian specializing in early Christian art
Episode: Why Early Christians Gave Jesus a Magic Wand
Mark Goodacre
New Testament scholar and author of The Fourth Synoptic Gospel
Episode: Did John Copy Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
Dr. Sidney White Crawford
Scholar focusing on the Dead Sea Scrolls and their historical context
Episode: Dead Sea Scrolls and Qumran: What We Know
Dr. Adam Silverstein
Author of Haman, A Biography, an expert in biblical studies
Episode: Haman Unmasked: The Truth About The Bible’s Ultimate Villain
Dr. Tom Schmidt
Author of 'Josephus and Jesus: New Evidence for the One Called Christ'
Episode: Josephus on Jesus: Forgery or Authentic? Investigating the Testimonium Flavianum
Bart Ehrman
A biblical scholar and author specializing in the historical Jesus and early Christianity.
Episode: Why Jesus' Followers Abandoned This Teaching with Bart Ehrman
Celsiana Warwick
A scholar of Greek literature and mythology, and passionate about Homeric works.
University of Iowa
Episode: Everything You Need to Know to Start Reading Homer with Celsiana Warwick

Hosts

Jordan Jones
Co-host of the Bible and Archaeology podcast
Bob Cargill
Co-host of the Bible and Archaeology podcast

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Facts are wrong

    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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    beaviss420
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    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.

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    The old seer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Do not recommend

    Non Christian’s teaching the Bible. I don’t recommend.

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    United Statesa year ago

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Others highlight the detailed discussions and scholarly insights as valuable contributions to understanding ancient contexts.
Some listeners criticize the podcast for inaccuracies in biblical interpretations and question the expertise of the hosts.

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The Forgotten Jewish Temple in Egypt: The Elephantine Papyri Explained
Q: From what we do have in this administrative context, do we have enough references or materials to get a good idea of the daily life that it is portraying of this community and their connections with the temple or with each other?
The documents provide a glimpse into the Judean community's life, revealing that their personal dealings were closely tied to Persian administrative control rather than independent activities.
The Forgotten Jewish Temple in Egypt: The Elephantine Papyri Explained
Q: Can you say a little bit about, given the context that we now know, as you said, about temples and the function of temples and the types of things, why that should or should not be surprising to us looking at the materials that we have in the context that they're coming from?
The function of temples in the ancient Near East leaned towards administrative centers with little emphasis on religious literature, which explains the absence of Bible manuscripts at Elephantine.
Why Early Christians Gave Jesus a Magic Wand
Q: How does he go from this beardless, staff-wielding figure to something entirely different?
When Jesus starts to get depicted with a beard, it aligns with cultural changes in the representation of wisdom figures and philosophical teachers.
Why Early Christians Gave Jesus a Magic Wand
Q: Can I ask what is the depiction that we have of Jesus if we just start with the biblical text before we get to art?
The biblical texts don't provide a fulsome physical description of Jesus, making it peculiar for an ancient biography.
Did John Copy Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
Q: What is the premise of John's presupposition of the synoptic gospels?
John often presupposes details from the synoptic narratives without narrating them directly, indicating familiarity with those texts.

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A deep exploration of the intersections between biblical narratives and archaeological discoveries characterizes the discourse at hand. Episodes typically feature discussions on a variety of topics including the significance of ancient texts like the Dead Sea Scrolls, the historical impact of figures such as Haman and Josephus, and the role of influential religious teachings. The hosts invite expert guests to provide scholarly insights, making complex topics accessible to a wider audience while encouraging critical engagement with historical contexts. The diversity of themes ranges from biblical criticism to the analysis of ancient art and language, emphasizing a broad intellectual curiosity that appeals to both academic and general audienc... more

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