A Podcast of Biblical Proportions
History Podcasts
A Podcast of Biblical Proportions dives into ancient Hebrew history. Our time machine is the countless texts the ancient Hebrews wrote, including stories, historical accounts, songs, poems, prophecies, laws, rules, and regulations. Most of these texts can be found in the Hebrew Bible, aka the Old Testament or the Tanakh. This English-speaking podcast brings a new perspective to reading the Hebrew Bible — that of the person who wrote it, immersing ourselves in his world and perspective. We started with Genesis chapter 1, and have been proceeding in the order in which the texts appear in the Bible. Join Hebrew-speaking writer and editor Gil Kidron on a journey of biblical proportions into the lives of ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances. Since Judaism and Christianity came out of their writings, the ended up laying the groundwork for so much of human culture.
Location:
Israel
Genres:
History Podcasts
Description:
A Podcast of Biblical Proportions dives into ancient Hebrew history. Our time machine is the countless texts the ancient Hebrews wrote, including stories, historical accounts, songs, poems, prophecies, laws, rules, and regulations. Most of these texts can be found in the Hebrew Bible, aka the Old Testament or the Tanakh. This English-speaking podcast brings a new perspective to reading the Hebrew Bible — that of the person who wrote it, immersing ourselves in his world and perspective. We started with Genesis chapter 1, and have been proceeding in the order in which the texts appear in the Bible. Join Hebrew-speaking writer and editor Gil Kidron on a journey of biblical proportions into the lives of ordinary people living through extraordinary circumstances. Since Judaism and Christianity came out of their writings, the ended up laying the groundwork for so much of human culture.
Language:
English
Episodes
68 - The Crossing of the Red Sea
5/11/2024
This is the most epic story in the Bible. Since most scholars agree it was written in Persian times, what could have inspired the writer of this story? Was there an epic crossing of water in Persian times?
To read the Crossing of the Red Sea story as it was written, click here
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:56:37
67 - The Hebrew Odyssey
4/28/2024
The first thing God does after finally freeing the Hebrews from their Egyptian captivity is to send them the wrong way. Why? And why are they carrying with them the bones of Joseph?
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:48:36
66 - The Passover Backlash
4/14/2024
The Hebrew priests had used Passover to make themselves rich and powerful, and their enemies added new rules meant to persecute the priests into oblivion.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:02:18
Exodus Recap: The Layers of Passover
4/7/2024
In our mini-series into the origins of Passover, we have learned that it has two layers of rules: a universalist seasonal layer, and a nationalistic layer. Let's refresh our memories on how the Passover rules in Exodus, chapters 12-13, were written.
Celebrate with us the Barley Chapati Festival of our ancestors!
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:51:49
Exodus Recap: The Writers
3/31/2024
Before we get back to Exodus, we need to refresh our memories about who are the people who wrote and edited Exodus.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:52:11
Collab: Intelligence in the Ancient World
3/24/2024
After learning in our Revisiting Genesis episodes that Jeremiah was working for the Babylonians to undermine Jerusalem, we host Bernie from the Fan of History podcast to dive into how rulers used intelligence to further their ambitions
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:03:41
Revisiting Genesis 7 - The Promised Land
3/17/2024
In our Revisiting Genesis series finale (for now): While in prison, Jeremiah gets a very suspicious visit from his "cousin" - fateful visit that would change the course of history
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:27:06
Revisiting Genesis 6 - Sodom, part 2
3/3/2024
In Genesis 19 we can find an action-packed thriller story about an extraction operation of a righteous man from an evil city. We just need to forget about Sodom.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:07:17
REPOSTING: 15 - Operation Sodom and Gomorrah
2/25/2024
This episode was posted three years, before we knew that the Sodom story was actually about the destruction of Jerusalem. And still, we nailed it anyway. Enjoy this prophetic/nostalgia/cringe episode!
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:50:28
Revisiting Genesis 5 - Sodom, part 1
2/18/2024
The second Genesis story about the destruction of Jerusalem is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, evil cities that Yahweh had to destroy for their sins. Exactly what Yahweh told Jeremiah he would do to Jerusalem. But what does the story reveal about the destruction of Jerusalem?
Click here to read more about the next course: six divine comedies from the books of Samuel.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:15:05
Revisiting Genesis 4 - The Flood
2/4/2024
When we read the tale of Noah and the flood in its own context and in the original Hebrew, we meet an ancient sci-fi story with an incredible twist.
To read Baruch's flood tale as it was written click here
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:05:07
Collab: The History of Judges vs Priests
1/21/2024
The conflict between judges and priests is at the core of Hebrew history, and that of human civilization as a whole. And its started as a feud between herders and farmers. Evolutionary biologist Dr. Rutger Vos joins Gil to look at the BIG historical picture and how it connects to Hebrew history.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:57:59
Revisiting Genesis 3 - Cain and Abel
1/7/2024
Where did the writer of the most famous murder story of the Bible get his inspiration? Probably from the second most famous murder in Bible, which he himself wrote. A tragic political assassination.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:22:59
Collab: Looking for Political Jesus
12/17/2023
Garry Stevens from the History in the Bible podcast joins Gil to talk about the possible inspirations for the political stories of Jesus: the overthrowing of the corrupt temple priests, the betrayal by a friend and ally following a last supper and more. To join our tribe, click here. To get more details about our Suffering Servant course, click here.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:40:56
Revisiting Genesis 2 - The Garden of Eden
12/10/2023
The story of the Garden of Eden is about two people who broke the law and have to stand trial in front of a God judge. What kind of people view their God as a judge? For more information about the Suffering Servant course, click here. To join the tribe, click here.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:53:54
Revisiting Genesis 1 - Second Creation
12/3/2023
We are kicking off our Revisiting Genesis series with the second creation story and its big star - a God who lies. The God Yahweh lies to man that if he eats from the forbidden tree, he will die. What's that about? To join the tribe, click here. To find out more about the Suffering Servant course Garry Stevens and I are piloting, click here.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:05:11
REPOSTING: 36 - The Biblical Authors of Genesis
11/26/2023
In anticipation for the Revisiting Genesis series, I am reposting the episode from February 2022 about Baruch and Jeremiah, whose Genesis stories we will be revisiting.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:01:19:38
Collab: Hebrew Origins - Stories vs DNA and Archeology
11/19/2023
Archeology and DNA testing tell us that the Ancient Israelites were local Canaanites with Israelite culture, but the Hebrew Bible tells us that the Hebrews came from the outside and were not Canaanites. Bernie Maopolsky from the Fan of History podcast joins Gil to discuss new research and how it fits with the biblical narrative. To support the podcast, click here. For the article discussed in the episode, click here.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:43:24
UPCOMING: New Course + Revisiting Genesis
11/12/2023
Happy and proud to anounce two new projects: a joint course with Garry Stevens from the History in the Bible podcast about the verses from the book of Isaiah called The Suffering Servant, and a new series of episodes going back to Genesis. To support the tribe come on over here.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:22:11
Update: now what?
10/25/2023
Family update and thoughts about the future of the podcast. Come on over to our community on Patreon.
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Home PageWho wrote the BibleAncient mapsClick here to see Exodus divided into "sources" according to the Documentary Hypothesis
The podcast is written, edited and produced by Gil Kidron
Duration:00:13:54