8.9 Judges Timeline

8.9 Judges Timeline

Author: Not Theology. Just how world history intersects with Christian history. October 15, 2021 Duration: 19:52

This ninth episode begins the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover a rough timeline for the events found in the book of Judges along with a few trivial aspects of the book. 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 299

Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast
Podcast Episodes
2.10 The Table of Nations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:11
This episode explores what is probably the most historically dense chapter in the Bible, namely Genesis 10. Specifically, the sons and grandsons of Shem, Ham, and Japeth are explored. The theories that surround the natio…
2.9 Mt. Ararat and Global Flood Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:12
This episode completes the dive into the Biblical flood story with an exploration of Mt. Ararat. Why is this mountain considered by many to be the resting place of the ark? Also, where are the other potential resting pla…
2.8 The Biblical Flood Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:14
This episode dives into the Biblical flood story as presented in the book of Genesis. In it, the traditional misunderstandings of the story and a common misinterpretation are discussed. Also covered is the approximate da…
2.7 Old Testament Civilizations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:05
This episode explores the ancient civilizations in the area on the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea. I walk, in a fair amount of detail, through the histories of the Sumerians, Persians, Egyptians, Akkadians, Greeks…
2.6 The Fertile Crescent and Climatology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
The Fertile Crescent, also known as the Cradle of Civilization, is explained and explored. This episode also walks through a few theories relating to the climate of that region in the time period of the Old Testament. Bu…
2.5 Eden’s Rivers and Mesopotamian Geography [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:37
Eden’s Rivers and Mesopotamian Geography The four rivers of Genesis, namely the Pishon, Gihon, Tigris, and Euphrates are explored. This episode also gives an overview into the geography of Mesopotamia. Next week, I’ll ex…
2.4 The Christian Creation Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:09
This episodes recounts the Christian creation story found in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis. I conduct a shallow dive into whether there is a singular creation story or two separate stories. I also touch…
2.3 Creation Stories From Around The World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:27
This episodes recounts the Christian creation story found in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis. I conduct a shallow dive into whether there is a singular creation story or two separate stories. Also the deb…
2.2 The Tablet Theory of Genesis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:38
In this episode, I explore the tablet theory, sometimes referred to as the Wiseman hypothesis concerning the authorship of Genesis. And no, it’s not the wisemen from the gospels, but a couple of Wisemen from a little lat…
2.1 The Pentateuch, An Introduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:03
This episode provides an overview of the Pentateuch, known more commonly as the first five books of the Old Testament. I also dive into the theories surrounding who wrote the books including the documentary hypothesis. T…