Light from the Past

Jan 28 2025 137 ep. 15 mins 115
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Light from the Past: Archaeology, Ancient History, and Biblical Faith with Dewayne Bryant. We will examine archaeological discoveries and get a feel for daily living in the ancient world, all with a view toward applying our findings to the Christian life. This show digs into the past to find spiritual wisdom for the present.

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“The Myth of the Dark Ages” (Light From the Past S17E1)

Jan 28 2025 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 Dewayne dispels the myth of the Dark Ages as a time of superstition and scientific backwardness by looking at some of the technological innovations that emerged in this period. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

“The Rosetta Stone” (Light From the Past S16E5)

Oct 22 2024 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, October 23, 2024 What is the Rosetta Stone? In this episode, Dewayne explains the history of the stone and its importance for studying the Egyptian language and the Bible. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

“The Ark of the Covenant” (Light from the Past S16E4)

Oct 08 2024 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, October 8, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne talks about a few important points concerning the ark of the covenant, its construction, and its fate. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

“Egyptian Hieroglyphs an the Bible” (Light from the Past S16E3)

Sep 17 2024 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, September 17, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses some aspects of the Egyptian language that help illuminate the text of Exodus and verify the historical reliability of the Bible. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

“The Tel Dan Inscription” (Light from the Past S16E2)

Sep 10 2024 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, September 10, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses one of the most significant discoveries in the history of biblical archaeology and what it means about the historicity of King David. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

“What is a Bacchanal?” (Light from the Past S16E1)

Aug 13 2024 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, August 13, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne explores the ancient bacchanalian celebrations in light of their mention in the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

“The Mummy: 25th Anniversary” (Light From the Past S15E7)

May 30 2024
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 28, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne reviews the 1999 film The Mummy, pointing out some of the things it gets right, and a few things where it falls short in both biblical and Egyptian history. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

“Polygamy and the Bible” (Light From the Past S15E6)

May 14 2024 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, May 14, 2024 IN this episode, Dewayne discusses the issue of polygamy and whether it was condoned or merely permitted in ancient times. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

“Israel In and Out of Egypt” (Light From the Past S15E5)

Apr 30 2024 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 30, 2024 In this episode, Dewayne discusses the influences Egypt had on ancient Israel and the safeguards God used in the Mosaic law to remove them. This served two purposes: to make Israel into a distinctive people, and to reduce their interest in magic. The idea that God would […]

“Four Gods Make a False Prophet” (Light From the Past S15E4)

Apr 23 2024 15 mins  
Host: Dewayne Bryant | Released Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Millions of believers hail Joseph Smith as a prophet of God. Unfortunately for him, his interpretation of ancient Egyptian evidence reveals he was nothing more than a creative storyteller. This episode examines one of the most infamous texts valued by Mormon believers. We want to hear from […]