1.8 Bible Versions Summary

1.8 Bible Versions Summary

Author: Not Theology. Just how world history intersects with Christian history. May 13, 2016 Duration: 31:01

Bible Versions Summary

This episode is the last episode of the first chapter. In it, I provide a summary of the making of the three Bible versions that will be utilized in the podcast. This summary, of course, has less detail than the six previous episodes, and helps to wrap up the chapter. If you wish to skip this redundant material, and I would certainly understand, just fast forward 25 minutes. At that point, I provide an analogy that explains why I use three different versions instead of one.   Join me next week when I’ll start with the history of the Pentateuch.


Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast moves beyond doctrine to explore the tangible, often surprising intersections where the Christian story meets the broader sweep of world events. This isn't a study of abstract beliefs; it's about the people, places, and artifacts that shaped and were shaped by these historical currents. Each episode digs into the continuation of narratives that begin in the biblical text, following their threads into the fabric of empires, cultures, and philosophical movements. You'll hear how spiritual ideas influenced social structures and how political realities, in turn, redirected the course of religious thought. The host, guided by the principle that this is "not theology," instead focuses on the lived experience and historical impact, connecting dots across time in a way that feels both scholarly and deeply human. Tuning into this podcast offers a grounded perspective, examining how faith has been woven into the everyday realities of different eras-from ancient crossroads to medieval courts and into the modern age. It’s for anyone curious about the forces that shaped our world, who appreciates history told through specific lenses and concrete details. The conversation here lives in that rich space where religion, culture, and history constantly converse, providing context for the present by meticulously unpacking the past.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 299

Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast
Podcast Episodes
7.33 Aijalon, Benebarak, Joffa (Jaffa) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:51
This thirty third episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places found in the territory of the tribes of Dan including how Joffa evolved into the modern Tel Aviv. Listen and…
7.31 Dagan, Beth Dagan, Cabul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:34
This thirty first episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Beth Dagan and Cabul along with the Canaanite deity of Dagan. Listen and let me know what you think.
7.30 Shunaam, Ebez, Beth-Shemesh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:34
This thirtieth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Shunaam, Ebez, and Beth-Shemesh. Listen and let me know what you think.
7.29 Jezreel and the Jezreel Valley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:31
This twenty-ninth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Jezreel and the valley with the same name, which includes the location of Armageddon. Listen and let me kn…
7.28 Beth-Horon, En-Rogel, Ramah, Mt. Tabor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:51
This twenty-eighth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Beth-Horon, En-Rogel, Ramah, Mt. Tabor. And even the connection between Ramah and Herod. Listen and let m…
7.27 Shiloh, Janoah, En-Dor (Endor) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:05
This twenty-seventh episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the places of Shiloh and Janoah, along with En-Dor, both with and without the hyphen. Listen and let me know what you…
7.26 Archites, Wadi Kana, Electrum, Beth-shean (Scythopolis) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:25
This twenty-sixth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the people known as the Archites, the stream known as the Wadi Kana, naturally occurring gold named electrum, and the ci…
7.25 Mahanaim, Zaphon, Baʿal Zaphon, Akrabbim, Adummim [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:41
This twenty-fifth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the city of Mahanaim, which would serve as the capital of Israel when David was king of Judah. I also touch on the city…
7.24 Gebal (Byblos) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:32
This twenty-fourth episode continues the journey through the book of Joshua. In this episode I cover the city of Gebal, which is modernly known as Byblos, from its prehistoric beginnings through the modern era. Listen an…