8.13 Gideon Pt. 2

8.13 Gideon Pt. 2

Author: Not Theology. Just how world history intersects with Christian history. November 12, 2021 Duration: 19:48
This thirteenth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the remainder of the biblical narrative concerning Gideon, after he defeats the Midianites the gets his revenge and heads home. This is also the last episode of the first volume, so there’s an important programming note. Listen and let me know what you think.

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.
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3.13 Egypt: The History of the Language [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, I cover the development of the three Egyptian written languages: hieroglyphics, hieratic, and demotic. I detail how we know about the languages and where each was used. I wrap up with how the rise of Chr…
3.12 Egypt: The New Kingdom through the Greeks; The Nile River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Today the 12th episode of the 3rd chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. In this episode, I summarize the history of the ancient Egyptians from the fall of the New Kingdom through the end of th…
3.11 Egyptian History: Prehistoric to Middle Kingdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this episode, I cover what is known about the pre-history of Egypt up through the Middle Kingdom. Embedded in this, I discuss the factors that led to the settlement of the area, the changing climate, and even touch on…
3.10 Egypt in the Old Testament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Before beginning the history of the Egyptians, I need to ground their history as found in the Old Testament. Of course, they are mentioned in the Table of Nations, but they also played a part in the lives of Abraham, Isa…
3.09 Who Wrote Exodus? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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So, who wrote Exodus? The traditional Jewish, and therefore Christian, view is that Exodus, along with the vast majority of the remainder of the Pentateuch, was written by Moses. One religious father went as far as to sa…
3.08 Exodus Summary Part 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 35 through 40. These chapters recount the building of the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, and all the fixtures and furniture found within the wall…
3.07 Exodus Summary Part 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Chapter 29 and 30 begin with God continuing to tell Moses how he is to be worshiped. Moses is told how offerings and sacrifices are to be rendered, how the altar is to be built, about a mandatory offering for essentially…
3.06 Exodus Summary Part 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 21 through 28. Chapter 21 through 23 details many of the laws given by God to Moses. Laws concerning slavery, violence, property, rampaging oxen, restit…
3.05 Exodus Summary Part 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 18 through 20. Chapter 18 sees the reappearance of Moses’s father-in-law, Jethro who brings Moses’s wife Zipporah and his two sons back to the leader of…
3.04 Exodus Summary Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This episode is a summary of the narrative found in Exodus Chapters 14 through 17. These chapters begin with the Israelites on the run from the pursuing Egyptians. They then cross the Red Sea, or maybe the Sea of Reeds,…