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Bible and Archaeology

Bible and Archaeology
Herod the Great
Dead Sea Scrolls
Resurrection Of Jesus
Judaism
Josephus
Rome
Parthians
Christian Tradition
Hebrew Bible
Deuteronomy 32
Archaeology
Crosby-Shoyen Codex
Antipater
Hasmoneans
Burning Bush
Easter
First Peter
Iowa Women's Basketball
Jonah
Qumran

The podcast about anything and everything related to the Bible and Archaeology. Join Dr. Jordan Jones and Dr. Bob Cargill as they discuss the stories, people, and objects we all think we know. Have a question? You can send it to us at: bible-archaeology@uiowa.edu Where to find us: linktr.ee/bibleandarchaeology

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The golden calf is one of the most infamous images in the Hebrew Bible—but what was it really? An idol? A political symbol? Or something more complicated?

This week, Dr. Elizabeth VanDyke joins the podcast to re-examine the golden calf traditions an... more

The late antique Mediterranean was an enchanted world where the dead were not silent or distant, but active participants in everyday life. This week, historian Michael L. Satlow joins the podcast to explain why cemeteries, saints’ bones, and the spir... more

Why does sacrifice keep returning in Christian history, even when Christianity tried to reject it? This week, historian Jonathan Sheehan joins the podcast to trace how sacrifice was abolished, absorbed, and reshaped from antiquity to the modern secul... more

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The Dead Sea Scrolls are among the most important archaeological discoveries ever made, but not every fragment has turned out to be real. This week, Dr. Kipp Davis joins the podcast to explore how scholars identify which Dead Sea Scrolls are fakes, w... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Michael Satlow
Author of An Enchanted World, the Shared Religious Landscape of Late Antiquity
Author, Academic
Episode: Why Early Christians Were Drawn to the Dead
Dr. Jonathan Sheehan
Author of 'On the Altar, A History of Sacrifice from the Sacred to the Secular'
Episode: Christianity Abolished Sacrifice—So Why Did It Keep It?
Kipp Davis
Expert on Dead Sea Scrolls and authenticity.
Episode: Why Some Dead Sea Scrolls Turned Out to Be Fake
Joan Taylor
A scholar and author of 'Boy Jesus'
Episode: Was Jesus Born Into Political Chaos or Something Worse?
Dr. Aaron Adair
Physicist and expert on biblical studies
Episode: The Star of Bethlehem Explained: What It Was and Wasn’t
Mark Goodacre
Biblical scholar and Professor at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: This Gospel Changed the Nativity Forever: The Proto-Gospel of James Explained
Campbell Price
Co-author of Ancient Egypt in 50 Discoveries
Egypt Exploration Society
Episode: How 50 Archaeological Discoveries Defined Our Image of Ancient Egypt with Campbell Price
Dr. Joshua Bowen
Expert in ancient texts and author
Author of The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament
Episode: How Mesopotamian Myths Shaped the Hebrew Bible with Joshua Bowen
Dr. Rebekah Haigh
A professor at the University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Episode: Why Revelation Isn't a Roadmap to the Apocalypse

Host

Dr. Jordan Jones
Co-host of discussions on biblical archaeology, focusing on historical texts and archaeological findings.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Don’t listen to negative reviews

    The negative reviews are clearly just disgruntled evangelicals that can’t listen to anything that doesn’t directly reflect their beliefs. When facts get in their face they can’t handle it. This is a great podcast by someone qualified to discuss the facts, they don’t state you can’t believe what you want to believe but they also encourage you to look at the evidence that is there and what is not there. They discuss ideas and evidence with grace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hjjones14
    United States2 months ago
  • Facts are wrong

    The cherubim are not angels. They are heavenly being but never classified as angels.. they should do some research befor talking about things they don’t know about.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    beaviss420
    United States4 months ago
  • Warning

    Clearly not educated on the truth of the Bible Whether willfully or not the opinions laid out in this podcast do not come from a position of truth, but rather criticism and foolishness.

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    The old seer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Do not recommend

    Non Christian’s teaching the Bible. I don’t recommend.

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    Iyrdgjifsefbjitfjkkjhvxd
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is praised for its thoughtful discussions and insights from guests, making complex subjects accessible to a broader audience.
Some negative feedback indicates that a few listeners feel the interpretations presented stray away from traditional religious views, suggesting a need for a balanced representation of perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the scholarly approach to biblical narratives and archaeological findings, noting that it encourages critical engagement with historical texts.

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#216
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#242
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Why Early Christians Were Drawn to the Dead
Q: How did Christians reconcile the ideas of contagion and holiness regarding the dead?
While intellectuals theorized about the paradox of holiness and impurity, common people engaged with the dead without heavily pondering these theological implications.
Why Early Christians Were Drawn to the Dead
Q: What was the role of early Christians in interacting with the dead?
Early Christians navigated their interactions with the dead through inherited Roman traditions and their own unique beliefs, often grappling with notions of piety versus necromancy.
Was Jesus Born Into Political Chaos or Something Worse?
Q: Can I ask for you, what brought you to this as the topic for consideration?
Dr. Taylor explains she has long contemplated the historical context of Jesus's birth, highlighting the need to understand the tumultuous world surrounding the Nativity stories.
This Gospel Changed the Nativity Forever: The Proto-Gospel of James Explained
Q: What is the significance of Mary's purity in this text?
The text emphasizes Mary's perpetual virginity and presents elaborate narratives around her life that affirm her purity and role in the conception of Jesus.
This Gospel Changed the Nativity Forever: The Proto-Gospel of James Explained
Q: What is the Proto-Evangelium of James?
It is a text that provides additional narrative and context to the birth of Jesus, focusing on Mary and Joseph's story, and proposing details and explanations not found in the canonical Gospels.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bible and Archaeology

What is Bible and Archaeology about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the intersections of biblical narratives and archaeological findings, this podcast provides listeners with illuminating discussions that challenge conventional understanding of historical texts and artifacts. Experts and scholars are frequently invited to illuminate topics ranging from ancient Mesopotamian myths and their impact on the Hebrew Bible to insights gleaned from archaeological sites such as Elephantine and the Amarna Letters. With a focus on unraveling the complexities of both scripture and the historical context, the format emphasizes critical thinking among audiences about familiar stories and their broader implications, making it a unique resource for those curious about the truths behind the myths and lore of biblic... more

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3. Kipp Davis
4. Joan Taylor
5. Dr. Aaron Adair
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7. Campbell Price
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