Henry and Bryan Windle discuss the Assyrian Empire of the Ancient Near Eastern and its relationship with the Israelites during the divided monarchy. Discussion centers on Tiglath Pileser III in particular, one of the most powerful Assyrian kings from this era. Tiglath Pileser was also known as Pul, and both names are found in the Bible and in Assyrian records. We’ll also be talking about Assyrian inscriptions that mention various Israelite kings.
Original airdate: March 7, 2021
Up Next in Season 4 (2021)
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Jesus & the Manuscripts (Part 1)
Dr. Craig Evans joins Henry to talk about his book, “Jesus and the Manuscripts.” They'll discuss the earliest evidence for the preservation and transmission of the New Testament. Topics include the Gospels of Thomas and Peter, and the longevity of NT manuscripts.
Original airdate: March 14, 2021
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Jesus & The Manuscripts (Part 2)
Dr. Craig Evans joins us again for part two of our conversation about his book, “Jesus and the Manuscripts.” Dr. Evans will be sharing with us about early pagan magical texts which mention Jesus. We’ll also be discussing other so called Gospels, such as the Gospel of Peter and the Gospel of Thoma...
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Canaanite Genocide? (Part 1)
According to the OT, the Israelites were instructed by the LORD to wage war upon the nations in Canaan, to make no treaty with them, to show them no mercy. Skeptics claim that this makes the God of the Bible a genocidal maniac and killer, unworthy of our devotion. Is God a moral monster? Did God ...
