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Join 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.

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In this episode, Lloyd fires up the Biblical Time Machine with Professor Nicholas Baker-Brian, and they travel back to third-century Persia to meet one of antiquity’s most fascinating and misunderstood figures: Mani, the visionary behind the global r... more

What happened when the laws of Moses were translated into Greek? In this episode, we journey from Sinai to Alexandria with Dr Joel Korytko, whose book The Death of the Covenant Code uncovers how Jewish translators in the third century BCE re-imagined... more

What if the earliest Christians believed the world around them was teeming with invisible forces waiting to invade the human body? This Halloween, Biblical Time Machine delves into early Christian ideas of demons with Dr Travis Proctor, Associate Pro... more

How did Persian mythology seep into the texts of the Hebrew Bible? In this week's Biblical Time Machine, Helen and Lloyd are joined by Professor Mark Leuchter, who has recently argued that the 'dynastic myth-making' of the Persian Achaemenid rulers l... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Joel Korytko
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Northwest College Seminary
Northwest College Seminary
Episode: How the Death Penalty Came to Die
Travis Proctor
Associate Professor of Religion
Wittenberg University
Episode: The Haunted House of Early Christianity
Mark Leuchter
Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism, Director of Jewish Studies
Temple University
Episode: Persian Myth-Making in the Hebrew Bible
Dr. Dylan Johnson
Lecturer in Ancient Near Eastern History at Cardiff University, specializing in divine law and kingship
Cardiff University
Episode: When Kings Were Gods
Mark Goodacre
Professor of Religious Studies at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: John – The Fourth Synoptic Gospel?
Brian Doak
Professor of Biblical Studies and Vice President of George Fox Digital at George Fox University
George Fox University
Episode: Heroic Bodies in the Hebrew Bible
Graham Twelftree
Professor Emeritus of New Testament Theology and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity in Regent University in Virginia
Regent University
Episode: Jesus the Exorcist
Louise Lawrence
Professor of New Testament Interpretation
University of Exeter
Episode: Bible & Bedlam – Disability, Sanism and the Gospels
Shaun Tougher
Professor of Late Roman and Byzantine History
Cardiff University
Episode: Eunuchs in the Bible & Beyond

Hosts

Helen Bond
Co-host and Professor of Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh, Helen brings her extensive expertise in biblical scholarship and historical analysis to the discussions, guiding listeners through complex themes with clarity and humor.
Dave Roos
Co-host and writer, Dave engages the audience with his approachable style and insightful questions, providing a balance to more academic discussions and making the content relatable for a general audience.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 526 ratings
  • I miss Dave Roos

    Dave provided a bit of lay non-believer sensibility that I miss. With Rev. Llewelyn-Jones in the seat, it’s just a chat among biblical scholars—one of whom is promoting a book. I canceled my membership.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Flatbushpoppop
    United States19 days ago
  • I love this podcast!!

    What a fun way to learn about ancient history — and to hear from expert scholars on all sorts of biblical topics from the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament. I find I am often listening to episodes several times as there’s so much to take in — so different to what I learned in Sunday School!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arri A
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lloyd is wonderful

    I listened intermittently to the show with Dave and Helen. When I learned that LLJ would be the new co-host I was thrilled. He is a fabulous scholar and communicator. Rescued!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth Coates Cresolus
    United Statesa month ago
  • Welp

    Dave Roos leaves, and the FIRST EPISODE Helen and new guy are assuring the audience that yes of course they go to church and dismiss the very content they are dissecting. Absurd, disappointing, bending. This podcast, like writing for “History.com”, is BASED. Pathetic.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Big Deuce
    United States2 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nucuplmnjuyh
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative discussions that deepen their understanding of biblical texts.
Many find the combination of scholarly insight and entertainment refreshing, making the podcast a favorite among those interested in religious scholarship.
There are mixed opinions on the hosts' knowledge, with some suggesting a need for more rigorous methodological discussions in historical analysis.
The hosts are praised for their approachable style and ability to make complex topics accessible to a general audience.

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Jesus the Exorcist
Q: Do you think there's anything that's distinctive about Jesus' ministry as a miracle worker come exorcist?
The most extraordinary aspect is how he gives significance to his acts, claiming that if he conducts exorcisms, the Kingdom of God has come.
Jesus the Exorcist
Q: So, how are we supposed to think of exorcism in its Biblical context though, especially in first century BC and CE context?
Exorcism was viewed through a lens of spirits that existed in the air, both good and bad, often requiring rituals and sacrifices to appease these spirits.
Bible & Bedlam – Disability, Sanism and the Gospels
Q: How does that sort of, how do people understand disability?
People often understand disability through social constructs, with the ancient world lacking specific terminology for it, leading to various interpretations based on cultural preferences.
Meet the New Team
Q: Lloyd, would you like to just tell us what is it you're working on just at the moment?
Lloyd discusses various projects, including a book on Babylon and the Hittites, and highlights specific details about each.
Interpreting Jesus – Miracles, Moses & Memory
Q: Can you talk about eschatology and Jesus' idea at the end?
Jesus originally believed that the end was very near, sending his disciples out with this expectation, which later evolved based on the community's response.

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3. Mark Leuchter
4. Dr. Dylan Johnson
5. Mark Goodacre
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7. Graham Twelftree
8. Louise Lawrence

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