TanakhCast

Every two weeks, we ponder, riff and consider 4 chapters of the Tanakh, starting in Genesis and finishing in 2 Chronicles. It might take a while. Please be patient.

TanakhCast #247: The Go Up Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 32-36.  We conclude the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about canons - and conclude the whole of the Tanakh itself!

10-24
22:10

TanakhCast #246: The Passover in Jerusalem Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 28-31. We continue in the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about public festivals and disasters.

10-10
12:44

TanakhCast #245: The Icarus Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 24-27.  We continue in the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about getting out over your skis.

09-26
14:30

TanakhCast #244: The Power Hungry Gotta Eat Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 20-23. We continue in the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about what happens when you indulge your hunger for power.

09-12
14:48

TanakhCast #243: The Best Laid Plans Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 16-19.  We continue in the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about what happens when you defy the divine.

08-29
14:25

TanakhCast #242: The True Turn Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 12-15.  We continue in the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about talking the talk and walking the walk.

08-15
15:57

TanakhCast #241: The War of Brothers Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 8-11.  We continue in the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about how to resolve internecine conflicts.

08-01
15:52

TanakhCast #240: The Eggs in One Basket Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 4-7.  We continue in the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about the efficiency and peril of depending on one solution.

07-18
23:49

TanakhCast #239: The Get To Work Edition

In this episode: 2 Chronicles 1-3.  We begin the Book of Second Chronicles with some thoughts about press-ganging the other.

07-04
14:23

TanakhCast #238: The Untried Lad Edition

In this episode: 1 Chronicles 28-29. We conclude the Book of First Chronicles with some thoughts about softness as a relative term.

06-20
16:50

TanakhCast #237: The Cross-Purpose Edition

In this episode: 1 Chronicles 24-27.  We continue in the Book of First Chronicles with some thoughts about how the Chronicler imagines David as head of state.

06-06
11:56

TanakhCast #236: The Partisan Press Edition

In this episode: 1 Chronicles 20-23.  We continue in the Book of First Chronicles with some thoughts about simping for the status quo.

05-23
15:18

TanakhCast #235: The Diplomatic Faux Pas Edition

In this episode: 1 Chronicles 16-19.  We continue in the Book of First Chronicles with some thoughts about what happens when you breach diplomatic etiquette.

05-09
16:13

TanakhCast #234: The Dance Like No One is Watching Edition

In this episode: 1 Chronicles 12-15.  We continue in the Book of First Chronicles with some thoughts about dancing and decorum.

04-25
17:44

TanakhCast #233: The Kurosawa Cut Edition

In this episode: 1 Chronicles 8-11.  We continue in the Book of First Chronicles with some thoughts about how a director’s cuts can change everything.

04-11
16:14

TanakhCast #232: The Mistaken Dudentity Edition

In this episode: 1 Chronicles 4–7.  We continue in the Book of First Chronicles with some thoughts about mistaken and mis-attributed identity.

03-28
14:04

TanakhCast #231: The Fan Fiction Edition

In this episode: 1 Chronicles 1–3.  We begin the Book of First Chronicles with some thoughts about the interesting goings-on outside the canon.

03-14
15:15

TanakhCast #230: The Keeping Shabbat Edition

In this episode: Nehemiah 12–13.  We conclude the Book of Nehemiah with some thoughts about Shabbat, the law and enforcement.

02-28
15:51

TanakhCast #229: The Translation Edition

In this episode: Nehemiah 8–11.  We continue in the Book of Nehemiah with some thoughts about translating and understanding.

02-14
15:02

TanakhCast #228: The Servant of the People Edition

In this episode: Nehemiah 4-7.  We continue in the Book of Nehemiah with some thoughts about serving the people and earning.

01-31
15:46

Alisha Ragon

I listen to this podcast while doing my manual labor job. I am really enjoying the thoughtful commentary and additional research that accompanies each portion. Thank you for putting together this huge undertaking!

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