Today, we move the dial forward on the Hasmonean Dynasty to discuss John Hyrcanus and Aristobulus. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
Today we cover the beginning of the Hasmonean Dynasty and investigate the tragic tone in which it begins and continues. Links to both 1 Maccabees 16 and Antiquities by Josephus included. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
Today's episode features a more in-depth look into the major themes of 1 Maccabees, our first book that shall not be named! And once again, the text for the entirety of 1 Maccabees. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
Here is a link to the entirety of 1 Maccabees. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
We are working our way to the Maccabean Revolt in this episode. Enjoying the podcast? Do me a favor, and share this with people in your life who might really enjoy a deeper background of the biblical world. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
Today we journey into the rise of the synagogue, an assumed establishment by the time of Jesus. Here is a link to the discovery of an ancient synagogue mentioned in the episode. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
Today we investigate the major impact of the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) on Judaism. Here is a link to the Letter of Aristeas. Also, I guessed right! Eleazar was the high priest in this legend. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
Alexander...son of Zeus, or ambitious millennial 'just killin' it'? Here we unpack the massive impact this guy had on Judaism. By the way, our friend Alexander studied with Aristotle (brain fart mid-episode). Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
Our first foray into the works of Second Temple Judaism brings us to none other than Josephus. He is a prolific writer, so no specific links for this episode, but be on the lookout for specific mentions in future episodes! Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.
Today we have an introduction to the world of Second Temple Judaism, what it is, and why it matters for our reading of the New Testament. Texts read and mentioned today—1. John 10:22-242. 1 Maccabees 4:41-61 Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode.