Biblical Time Machine
Helen Bond & Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesJoin Helen and Lloyd as they travel back in time (metaphorically… it’s a podcast) to explore the real history of the people, places and events of the Old Testament, New Testament and everything in between.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 242 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianityHistory | |||
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King David is one of the most familiar figures in the Bible. Most people know him as the shepherd boy, the Psalmist and the underdog who steps up to defeat Goliath. But is this only one side to a much darker story? To find out, Helen and Lloyd take a... more
We tend to imagine that the gospels were written by Christians for other Christians. But this week, Helen and Lloyd take a trip with Dr Daniel Glover, who has argued that the figure we now call Luke was writing for a cadre of well-educated, cultural ... more
When we think of the Bible in the ancient world, we tend to think of bishops, priests and monks. But what did 'ordinary' people make of the Bible – and how did they engage with it? To find out, Helen and Lloyd take a trip in the Biblical Time Machine... more
The Song of Songs might be considered the Bible's steamiest book. But where would it sit on an ancient book shelf? Should we call it 'erotica'? And how did the book come to be associated with Solomon? To get to the bottom of this peculiar book, Helen... more
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Love both hosts! Llewelyn-Jones doesn't appear as a co host on the Apple description. He is more churchy than the previous host/show creator but I still enjoy his commentary very much. I could listen to Helen Bond talk about anything.
Apple Podcasts5Djcnfusianfbisrufndmskdbfjisk
United Statesa month ago - Can Dave return?
The 2 Eggheads Talking to Theyselves deal is wearing thin. Really thin.
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Canada2 months ago - New guy
I love this podcast but the new expert professor guy is talking way too much. Just like in all podcasts where you have a man and a woman. A shame.
And no, the river Styx is from the 8th century. In the Iliad and Herodotus.
Apple Podcasts4nucuplmnjuyhUnited States2 months ago - I used to love this podcast
This podcast used to be about the critical study of the bible in which experts would present interesting findings. Though the premiss of the podcast is still there, it now is a Christian podcast, where questioning the resurrection is considered controversial and Jesus is said to be ”one of the greatest healers of all time”.
This is made even more embarrasing by the presenters both being academics. (Helen: the reason John the Baptists clothes and diet are described in the bible is because the a... more
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Sweden2 months ago Professors talking about the Bible. It's rad.
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Apple Podcasts | #145 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #142 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #84 |  Ireland/History |
Apple Podcasts | #99 |  South Korea/History |
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What is Biblical Time Machine about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Scholarly yet accessible discussions on biblical history, archaeology, and reception across ancient cultures. The show often analyzes how texts from the Old and New Testaments interact with Greco-Roman culture, language, and visual/public culture, featuring guests who are leading academics in biblical studies, classics, and archaeology. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous textual analysis with contemporary cultural examples (film, art, reception studies), plus a transatlantic host pairing that balances historical depth with clear communication. Listeners may find the content especially valuable if they want a multi-disciplinary, history-forward look at biblical history and its modern representations; the format also encourages guest... more
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Biblical Time Machine launched 4 years ago and published 242 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Biblical Time Machine include:
1. Daniel B. Glover
2. Lucy Grigg
3. Adele Berlin
4. Amy-Jill Levine
5. Dylan Johnson
6. Eve MacDonald
7. Bruce Chilton
8. Dr. Charlie Hadjiev
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