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Light From the Past

Dewayne Bryant
Babylon
Jerusalem
Sumer
Assyria
Apiru
Israel
Bible
Samuel Noah Kramer
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Nineveh
The Black Obelisk
Hammurabi
Mosaic Law
Nebuchadnezzar II
Alexander the Great
Herodotus
Hebrews
Amarna Letters
Exodus
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Archaeology, Ancient History, and Biblical Faith with Dewayne Bryant. We will examine archaeological discoveries and get a feel for daily living in the ancient world, all with a view toward applying our findings to the Christian life. This show digs into the past to find spiritual wisdom for the present.

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This week, Dewayne discusses Jeroboam's religious changes and how it connects to more recent developments in Christendom.

This week, Dewayne reviews Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."

This week, Dewayne discusses the Testimonium Flavianum as well as what recent scholarship has to say about its authenticity.

Episode Resources:

Download the free PDF of Josephus and Jesus here: josephusandjesus.com/purchase-page/

In this episode, Dewayne discusses the likelihood that the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten got the idea of monotheism from the Hebrews.

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Duane Bryant
Co-host with a focus on archaeology, biblical faith, and evidence-based discussion.
Dewayne Bryant
Host of discussions covering archaeology and biblical history with a skeptical inquiry approach.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
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    Preach The Word Bro

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    5
    A Trucker
    United Statesa year ago
  • A very interesting topic

    This topic Could be terribly dry, but this podcast is not . It is very interesting and provides biblical proofs .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoJo436
    United States6 years ago
  • Lively, Sincere, Entertaining

    Dewayne Bryant manages to make biblical histories and facts as vibrant and entertaining as they should be! Thoroughly researched and well put together so this is a definitely a fun listen! I look forward to getting a little more Bible content in my mornings!

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    5
    MattiePorpoise
    United States7 years ago
  • Honest

    Intellectually stimulating, but more importantly, intellectually honest. Love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    caleauj
    United States8 years ago
  • My Favorite Podcast

    This is an outstanding educational podcast. I can't wait for the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSOP1989
    United States12 years ago

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Engaging, scholarly, and well-researched with accessible explanations.
Audience-friendly delivery with practical applications for modern faith.
Hosts bring clarity and credibility through careful sourcing and expert references.
Strong combination of archaeology and faith; has depth without losing listener interest.

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A thoughtful exploration of ancient origins and archaeological discoveries paired with biblical faith, focusing on how daily life in the ancient world informs modern belief. Topics span Egypt, Mesopotamia, Israel, and other civilizations, with careful attention to evidence, scholarly perspectives, and how insights translate to contemporary Christian living. Noteworthy traits include a commitment to evidence-based discussion, accessible archaeology for a broad audience, and a steady host presence that blends history with faith formation.

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