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An OnScript Podcast partner, exploring the history, archaeology, geography, and cultures of the Bible.

Biblical World Chris McKinny, Lynn Cohick, Kyle Keimer, Oliver Hersey, Mary Buck, and Mark Janzen

    • History
    • 4.9 • 109 Ratings

An OnScript Podcast partner, exploring the history, archaeology, geography, and cultures of the Bible.

    Amy and Chris - Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 4)

    Amy and Chris - Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 4)

    Here’s the fourth in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! It’s a fun tour through Tablet 3, so tune in and enjoy!

    • 57 min
    Final Best Archaeological Finds of 2023 (pt 3)

    Final Best Archaeological Finds of 2023 (pt 3)

    In final part of our three-part series (finally!), Chris and Kyle discuss the year’s top ten archaeological discoveries and stories related to the Bible, including in this one, a weird and strange discovery.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Amy and Chris - Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 3)

    Amy and Chris - Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 3)

    Here’s the third in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! It’s a fun ep, so tune in!

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 2)

    Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 2)

    Here’s the second in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! They finish Tablet 1 in this episode, discussing Gilgamesh’s need to tame his passions, his journey into the wilds, the character Enkidu, links to early Genesis (e.g., Enkidu as Adam), and much more!

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Paul Evans - Sennacherib and the War of 1812

    Paul Evans - Sennacherib and the War of 1812

    In this episode of Biblical World, Kyle interviews Paul Evans about his new book, Sennacherib and the War of 1812: Disputed Victory in the Assyrian Campaign of 701 BCE in Light of Military History (T&T Clark, 2023). They delve into military history and consider how the goals and ideologies of individual combatants/nations lead to alternate narratives of how events unfolded and what those events meant. The ideas of what is ”true” and ”accurate” in historical reporting is given greater nuance by comparing Sennacherib’s third campaign with the War of 1812.

    • 57 min
    Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in 2023 (Pt 2)

    Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in 2023 (Pt 2)

    Part 2 in our 3-part series on the top ten archaeological discoveries and stories related to the Bible from 2023. Some are honorable and some ... dishonorable. We talk about the lead ”tablet” from Mt. Ebal, cosmic rays, the location of Canaanite Jerusalem, and other sensational and significant finds and stories from the year. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
109 Ratings

109 Ratings

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Growing Library

Since I began my journey with this podcast—my library has grown.

Theology school gradutate ,

Wonderful!

A former professor of mine suggested this podcast, and I am thoroughly enjoying learning through it. The Passion Week series was especially informative. Thank you.

Thomas Cato ,

What a treat!

After finding the OnScript conversations on the Bible and Theology (excellent by the way), I was drawn to try out the Bible and archeology podcasts. Another home run! The choice of topics are great, the hosts are extremely knowledgable, and the guests are fantastic. Today I went back and found the episode on Ugarit. Wow. The enthusiasm and knowledge of Mary Buck made listening to this episode really wonderful. Thank you.

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