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 | 247 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityHistoryReligion & Spirituality | |||
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The Pharisees are among the most villainised groups in Jewish history. For centuries, Christians read them as legalists, religious hypocrites and bitter opponents of Jesus. But have we got the Pharisees all wrong?
To find out, Lloyd takes a trip in... more
Imitation is a huge part of the human experience, as we imitate role models and loved ones. Oscar Wilde called it the 'highest form of flattery'. But what did imitation – or mimesis – look like in early Christianity? To find out, Helen and Lloyd take... more
Many of us think of the Bible as a book written in Hebrew and Greek, overlooking the important role of Aramaic—the lingua franca of much of the ancient Near East. In this episode, Helen and Lloyd climb into the Time Machine with Tawny Holm, one of th... more
The book of Judges gives us some of the most intriguing and tragic characters in all of the Hebrew Bible: Deborah, Gideon, Jephthah and Samson. But what did it mean to be a 'judge' in ancient Israel? To find out, Helen and Lloyd take a trip in the Bi... more
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- Interesting topic, but…
… please, please learn the basics of podcasting like not talking over each other, listen more and talk less. Help the guests to be more distinct. Avoid humming and sounding validation. Etcetera. Still, the topics are interesting. :)
Apple Podcasts3Queenbusybee
Sweden9 days ago Ideal way to better your knowledge of the Bible
Podcast Addict514 days agoYk92- Still love this show
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 States2 months ago - Can Dave return?
The 2 Eggheads Talking to Theyselves deal is wearing thin. Really thin.
Apple Podcasts5Jammyjimmy
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
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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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2. David Shepherd
3. Daniel B. Glover
4. Lucy Grigg
5. Adele Berlin
6. Dylan Johnson
7. Eve MacDonald
8. Bruce Chilton
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