Atheist Bible Study

Aug 24 2024 32 ep. 51 mins 76
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A podcast where two Atheists discuss the bible. We focus on the messages, textual inconsistencies, and pseudohistory that is often overlooked. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AtheistStudy

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2 Chronicles: In Case You Missed It Too

Aug 24 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, we cover 2 Chronicles. The chronicler continues recapping Kings. We'll point out some of the editorial choices made by the chronicler and major contradiction in this retelling.Support the show

1 Chronicles: In Case You Missed It...

May 01 2024 33 mins  
We're back! This episode we're looking at 1 Chronicles. We meet the newest biblical author, The Chronicler, and discuss the historical context of their writing. In case you missed something, The Chronicler is gonna recap the major old testament events up until Solomon, applying their own style and spin on the events.Support the show

2 Kings 2: Take A Sip

Aug 13 2023 35 mins  
In this episode, we cover 2 Kings 13-25. Israel and Judah are stuck in a revolving door of bad kings, and we finally find out why. They misplaced the rule book! But I guess it didn't matter too much because after they find it, things are pretty much the same. Also, Israel and Judah fall to Assyria and Babylon and their people are exiled from the land.Support the show

2 Kings 1: The Greatest Showman

Jun 03 2023 53 mins  
We're back! This episode we cover 2 Kings, chapters 1-12. Elijah's time comes to an end, but his young apprentice Elisha is just beginning to make a name for himself (which would probably be easier with pretty much any other name). Soon, he's enthralling crowds with necromancy, floating axes, and tasty stew. Meanwhile, Israel and Judah go through about a million more kings and good

1 Kings 2: Prophetic Catch 22

Jan 31 2023 54 mins  
This episode we're covering 1 Kings chapters 12-22. We meet Jezebel, a no BS boss lady who takes what she wants and kills who she wants. Also this episode, we learn that listening to prophets is punishable by death, but ignoring prophets is also punishable by death.Support the show

1 Kings 1: Solomon the Baby Ripper

Dec 16 2022 50 mins  
What's the difference between a baby cut in a half and a Ferrari? Solomon didn't have any Ferrari's.This episode, we're covering 1 Kings Chapters 1-11. David's oldest son learned nothing from his dead older brothers and attempts his own coup. Solomon is ultimately crowned king and David gives him a bit of fatherly advice - mostly he just gives him a list of executions he'd like per

2 Samuel 2: Insurrection

Oct 08 2022 45 mins  
This week, we're looking at 2 Samuel, chapters 13-24. David's daughter Tamar is assaulted by her own brother. David decides that punishment will not be necessary. David finds his kingdom usurped by his own son and is once again on the run. Finally, Yahweh commands another census and then rewards the kingdom with 3 days of pestilence for their obedience.Support the show

2 Samuel 1: David's Dirty Dancing

Aug 04 2022 54 mins  
Welcome back to our Atheist Bible Study! This episode, we talk about the 1st 12 books of 2nd Samuel. This book is all about David. We'll learn how David's dedication to justice leads him to kill anyone who would harm his enemies (and also anyone whose wife David finds attractive). We also discuss David's hatred for disabled people and how his marriage is strained by his habit of pr

1 Samuel 3: Ghoul Talk

May 16 2022 44 mins  
In this episode we cover 1 Samuel, chapters 21-31. David blackmails a local shepherd, murders families, and lies, but draws the line at cutting Saul's robe. Saul seeks guidance from Samuel beyond the grave, but finds the priest is in no mood for raising spirits.Support the show

1 Samuel 2: "The Underdog"

Apr 15 2022 60 mins  
In this episode, we cover 1 Samuel, chapters 11-20. Yahweh seeks a replacement for "soft on pagans" Saul, the archetypal underdog story turns out to be not such an underdog story after all, and we learn of a love story that churches seem to have left out.Support the show