The History Of The Land Of Israel Podcast.

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The History Of The Land Of Israel podcast has the guts to survey the most provocative historical narrative in the world. Israel is a country of immense religious significance. Everyone has an opinion on it. But what is the true story of this beautiful but contested country? From the dinosaurs to the hi-tech era, we will chronologically survey the history of the land. The podcast will provide the only complete and factual narrative out there. So, join us for the History Of The Land Of Israel podcast.

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41- The Real Story of King Saul

May 16 2024 38 mins

Saul is a great her in the bible but is vastly eclipsed by David. However, we delve into the text and the historical evidence to find the real Saul. We find that he was a great hero, possibly betrayed by David. We also look into what we can learn about the relations between the tribes of Judah and Benjamin from this story, and what the motives of the scribes were in writing this na

40 - How Did Israel Become A Monarchy

May 01 2024 38 mins

The books of Samuel and Kings tell us how a monarchy developed despite the fact that God had serious reservations about it. That led to the institution being ruled over by legendary figures like David and Solomon. But how did the monarchy actually develop? Are these stories historically based? The evidence shows a lot of historically valuable facts in Kings and Saul, particularly a

39 - Where Are the Twelve Tribes of Israel Today?

Apr 06 2024 45 mins

Throughout the world, there are many groups claiming to be descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel. They range from the Samaritans, the modern Jews, to the Mormons, Beta Israel, and others. How accurate are these claims? How have they changed over the years? And why do so many make this claim? Support the Show.

38 - The Role of Religion in Uniting The Twelve Tribes of Israel

Mar 17 2024 31 mins

The twelve tribes did not have much in common at first. However, as the Philistines emerged as a common enemy, they learned to cooperate and developed common political and religious institutions. We examine how the god of Israel became more important, how the gods Israelites worshipped at home or in tribal altars became less central, and why. Support the Show.

37 - The Twelve Tribes Of Israel

Feb 25 2024 39 mins

The twelve tribes of Israel come from the 12 sons of Joseph, at least according to Genesis. But the number of tribes and their names change over time and in different parts of the bible. Were there really twelve tribes? When did they cooperated and when did they fight? What does archaeology tell us about their existence? And why did the authors of the Tanakh stress their importance

36 - Were The Israelites Really Ruled By Judges?

Jan 27 2024 52 mins

The books of Judges and Samuel in the Tanakh present an anti-monarchical ideology. But the stories of early Israelite leaders like Gideon, Jepetah, and Abimelech have elements of kingship. How historically factual are these stories, and what can we learn about early Israelite society and politics from them? Support the Show.

35 - The Invasion of The "Sea People" And The Birth Of The Philistines

Dec 30 2023 43 mins

An invasion of mysterious raiders changed the region forever. It destroyed the Hittite empire and nearly brought Egypt to its knees. When the dust settled, a new people, the Philistines, controlled the coast of Canaan. Where did they come from? How did they change world history and how are they linked to the Trojan War?Support the Show.

34- Slavery And Racism

Dec 19 2023 41 mins

The final days of the Egyptian empire in Canaan saw an increase in inter-cultural influence. A lot of that involved exploitation and slavery. But what was slavery like in those days, and how did the races feel about each other? Support the Show.

33 - Where Did The Israelites Come From?

Dec 05 2023 47 mins

The Merneptah Stele has the first recorded mention of Israel, in 1207 BCE. But the God of the Israelites was already mentioned earlier. What does that mean? Who were the Israelites and where did they come from? We look at the biblical narrative, Egyptian texts, and archaeological evidence. Support the Show.

32 – The Rise Of Jerusalem and Shechem

Oct 26 2023 36 mins

The highlands of the Judean hills were a lawless land, which even the Egyptians preferred to avoid. Instead, the kings of Shechem and Jerusalem battled for domination, using the local nomadic tribes as political tools. It was in this chaos that the Israelites first emerged. Support the Show.