History and the Bible

History and the Bible

Author: Hope of Israel Ministries Language: English Episodes: 13
History and the Bible, presented by Hope of Israel Ministries, digs into the tangible evidence that connects ancient scripture to the world we know from history books. This podcast moves beyond familiar Sunday school stories to examine artifacts, inscriptions, and historical records that intersect with the biblical narrative. Each episode focuses on a specific era, figure, or event, exploring what archaeology and secular history reveal about the text. The discussion is grounded in the perspective that the Bible provides a reliable account, particularly concerning the lineage and journey of the Adamic people. You'll hear analyses of archaeological discoveries, interpretations of ancient texts, and examinations of how historical context shapes our understanding of key passages. The aim is to build a bridge between faith and academic study, offering listeners a deeper, evidence-informed appreciation for the historical layers within the scripture. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration where scholarship meets conviction, all within this focused podcast.
Episodes
The Walls of Jericho (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:26
Did the walls of Jericho come tumbling down at the time indicated in the book of Joshua? For many years, Jericho has been a "problem" in Biblical archaeology since scholars claimed that there was no city there at the tim…
The Walls of Jericho (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:25
Did the walls of Jericho come tumbling down at the time indicated in the book of Joshua? Join co-host Scott Lanser as he explores this question with expert archaeologist Dr. Bryant Wood in part two of this two part inter…
Discovering the City of Sodom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:57
Dr. Steven Collins has been researching and lecturing in the field of Near Eastern archeology, biblical studies, and apologetics for more than 30 years. His background as a field archaeologist and Bible scholar gives him…
Sodom and Gomorrah -- The Archaeological Evidence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:06
Discoveries and excavations at the sites of Sodom and Gomorrah are challenging long-accepted views and revealing serious flaws in theories that deny historical authenticity to the patriarchal narratives of the Old Testam…
The Collonades to Herod's Temple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:55
Josephus was given the job of recording history by the Romans because he was so accurate and detailed. Yet the Jews, and most Christians, choose to ignore his information about Herod's Temple. Josephus records that two a…
The Temples of Solomon and Herod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
Can you imagine the upheaval in political and religious thinking if the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is not the site of Solomon's and Herod's temples? And what if the stones of the Wailing Wall are not what tradition says?…
Fortress Antonia and the True Temple Mount Location [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:56
See why modern historians have Herod's Jerusalem Temple and the Antonia Fortress in locations where they could never possibly have been. By referencing the historical writings of Flavius Josephus, an actual eye-witness t…
The Underwater Bridge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:08
This concluding episode documents the underwater bridge the robotic camera discovered that runs from the beach at Nuweiba to Saudi Arabia, and how it was fully capable of providing a pathway for Moses and the Israelites…
Exploring the Sea Bed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:08
This episode shows the coral-covered chariot wheels from Pharaoh's army, photographed by the underwater robot and divers from the research ship. Support the show
The Evidence Mounts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:08
We continue to follow the footsteps of the children of Israel on an unforgettable journey of discovery. A journey that reveals further physical evidence for the Exodus, including their crossing site on the shore of the G…