History in the Bible

By: Garry Stevens
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  • A guide to the history presented in the Bible, for people of all faiths and backgrounds, presented by an independent podcaster, and biblical studies buff. I explore the religion of ancient Israel, the beginnings of Christianity, then finally the evolution of the heirs of Abraham to the year 200. I discuss every single book in every Bible (there are more than you think!). Lightly garnished with a dash of drollery, a soupçon of scrutiny, and not one ounce of objectivity. Not one ounce! The main narrative concluded in January 2024. But I continue to publish Afterlife shows.
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Episodes
  • 1.1 All the History, in all the Books, in all the Bibles

    1.1 All the History, in all the Books, in all the Bibles
    Mar 24 2015

    Introducing the History in the Bible Podcast, from www.historyinthebible.com.
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    26 mins
  • 1.2 What is the Bible?

    1.2 What is the Bible?
    Mar 25 2015

    The Jews, Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox, and Church of the East all have different versions of the Bible, with dissimilar books, based on different ancient texts. I explain why. For a handy summary chart, check out my chart Canons of the Old Testament at www.historyinthebible.com.
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    22 mins
  • 1.3 Canons and Criticism

    1.3 Canons and Criticism
    Apr 12 2015

    I conclude my tour of the canons, finishing with the zaniest of them all. I also get into the lesser known textual traditions: those of the Samaritans, and the Aramaic and Syriac translations. With that under my belt, I begin to explore the history of the history of the bible. I start with Rabbi Abraham ibn Ezra and end up with Johann Semler. Along the way, I meet Archbishop Ussher, he who decided the world was created in 4004 BC, and decide he is not only over-rated, but a complete ditz.
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    25 mins

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