8.8 The Aleppo Codex

8.8 The Aleppo Codex

Author: Not Theology. Just how world history intersects with Christian history. October 8, 2021 Duration: 19:50

This eighth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I begin the history of the source documents for the book, in this case the history of what’s become known as the Aleppo Codex. Listen and let me know what you think.


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