Vol. 2 The Christian History Podcast

Programming Update November 2022

8.62 The Maonites and Grain Thrashing

In this sixty-second episode, I cover the history of the Maonites, which also means I cover the Wilderness of Maon. I also dive into the technology of grain threshing. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.61 The Ishmaelites and Who Wrote Judges

In this sixty-first episode, I cover the history of the Ishmaelites, the decedents of Abraham’s first son. I also review the little know about Judge’s author. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.60 Judges Summary Pt. 9

This sixtieth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 20 and 21, the last two chapters in Judges. The book wraps up with the war against the Benjaminites then that tribe being saved from extinction. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.59 Judges Summary Pt. 8

This fifty ninth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 18 and 19, which includes the end of the migration of Dan along with the story of the Levite and his concubine. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.58 Judges Summary Pt. 7

This fifty eighth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 14 and 15, which includes the end of Samson and the beginning of Micah. Which, eventually, leads to the migration of Dan. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.57 Judges Summary Pt. 6

This fifty seventh episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 14 and 15, all representing the bulk of the Judge Samson’s exploits, but not quite everything. I also touch on the requirements for those who declare themselves Nazirites. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.56 Judges Summary Pt. 5

This fifty sixth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 10 and 13, all around what happened after Gideon’s son Abimelech. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.55 Judges Summary Pt. 4

This fifty fifth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 9 and 10, all around the story of the Judge Gideon’s son, Abimelech. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.54 Judges Summary Pt. 3

This fifty fourth episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 6 through 8, all around the story of the Judge Gideon. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.53 Judges Wrap Up & Summary Pt. 2

This fifty third episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 3 through the middle of chapter 6. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.52 Judges Wrap Up & Summary Pt. 1

This fifty second episode begins the wrap up of the book, summarizing Judges chapters 1 through the first part of 3. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.51 Jabeh-Gilead, Rock of Rimmon, Lebonah, Baal_Tamar, Geba, the 15th of Av

This fifty first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I a few of the places and things mentioned in the story of the Levite’s Concubine, including the place Jabesh-Gilead. Which gets me to the end of the book of Judges. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.50 Brides for the 600 Remaining Benjaminites

This fiftieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what happened after the Benjaminite War, when the other eleven tribes swore they would not let any man from Benjamin marry their daughters. Now, they were regretting that vow, not wanting to cause the extinction of the tribe, and looking for a loophole. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.49 The Benjaminite War

This forty-ninth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover what’s known as the Benjaminite War, when the other eleven tribes attacked Benjamin as retribution for the crime against the unnamed Levite and his wife. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.48 The Levite’s Concubine & Gibeah

This forty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the first part of the story of the Levite’s concubine. I also dive into the history of the city of Gibeah, which would later be the first capital of the United Kingdom of Israel under King Saul. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.47 Mahaneh-dan, Gershom, Mizpahs

This forty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place Mahaneh-dan, literally the camp of Dan. I also go over what’s known about Moses’ son Gershom and the concept of a mizpah. A real pile of rocks, a stack really. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.46 Laish turns to Dan, Beth-Rehob

This forty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the potentially Sidonian city of Laish, which was conquered by the Israelites and renamed Dan. Close by was the city of Beth-Rehob. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.45 Dan’s Migration, Micah & His Idol

This forty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, Micah and his idol. This is the precursor to the migration of the tribe of Dan from southern to northern Israel. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.44 Samson’s Foxes, Rock of Etam, Lehi, En-Hakkore, Valley of Sorek

This forty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Rock of Etam, along with the places of Lehi, En-Hakkore, and the Valley of Sorek. I also touch on the 20th century Israeli fighting force known as Samson’s Foxes. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.43 Timnah & Barbary Lions

This forty-third episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the place of Timnah, where Samson met his wife. I also review the now (probably) extinct Barbary Lion, they type of lion likely killed by Samson. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.42 Pirathon, Samson’s Parents (Manoah), Zorah, Estoal

This forty-second episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Pirathon, Zorah, and Estoal. I also review the little known about Samson’s parents, his father Manoah, and his mother, who may have been named either Hazzelelponi or Zelelponith. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.41 Tekufot, Minnith, Abel-Cheramim, Shibboleths

This forty-first episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Minnith and Abel-Cheramim, the Hebrew festival of Tekufot, and the cultural implications of sibboleths. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.40 Chemosh and Jephthah’s Daughter

This fortieth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the Canaanite deity Chemosh and Jephthah’s daughter, sometimes named as Seila. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.39 The Land of Tob, Mizpah

This thirty-nineth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover two places mentioned in the text, the land of Tob and Mizpah. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.38 The place and thing that was Shamir, Kamon, Havoth-Jair

This thirty-eighth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Shamir, Kamon and Havoth-Jair. I also discuss what’s known about concept of a shamir, allegedly used by King Solomon in the construction of the first temple. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.37 Tower of Shechem, Mt. Zalmon, Thebez

This thirty-seventh episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the places of Mt. Zalmon and Thebez. I also discuss what’s known about the Tower of Shechem along with historic towers in general. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.36 Gaal, Zebul, Arumah, Tabbur-erez, Elon-Meonenim

This thirty-sixth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the people Gaal and Zebul along with the places Arumah, Tabbur-erez, and Elon-Meonenim. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.35 Jotham, The Parable of the Trees, Beer (the city)

This thirty-fifth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover Gideon’s youngest son Jotham, his Parable of the Trees, and the city of Beer. Listen and let me know what you think.

8.34 Jether, Baal Berith, Abimelech

This thirty-fourth episode continues the deep dive into the history found in the book of Judges. In this episode, I cover the people Jether and Abimelech, both sons of Gideon. I also touch on what’s known about the Canaanite deity Baal-Berith. Listen and let me know what you think.