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Buried Bible Podcast47. Who Is Melchizedek? What His Name May RevealWho was Melchizedek really—and what does his name actually mean?Genesis 14 introduces Melchizedek with almost no explanation, yet later biblical writers elevate him into one of the most theologically significant figures in Scripture. This episode slows down and asks a simple question: does Melchizedek’s name tell us more about his identity than we’ve assumed?Dr. Mark Chavalas examines Melchizedek within Genesis 14, focusing on the meaning of his name (מלכי־צדק) and the possibility that it reflects Canaanite religious language rather than explicit Yahweh worship. By exploring ancient naming practices, divine epithets, and West Semitic religion, this...
2026-03-041h 06
Buried Bible Podcast46. Who Was Melchizedek? Genesis 14's Strangest CharacterWho was Melchizedek — a priest of Yahweh, a Canaanite king, or a Christ-like figure?This episode begins a new series on Melchizedek, one of the most confusing and debated figures in the Bible. Starting in Genesis 14, Dr. Mark Chavalas examines the ancient Near Eastern war narrative and shows that Melchizedek originally appears as a seemingly minor, historical king–priest figure, not a cosmic being. The discussion explores how later Jewish writings, the Psalms, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the book of Hebrews progressively expand Melchizedek’s significance.We also discuss Genesis 14’s war narrative and ancient...
2026-02-2854 min
Water into WineDid Genesis Copy Babylon? Epic of Gilgamesh ExplainedDid Genesis copy the Epic of Gilgamesh?In this episode of Water into Wine, I’m joined again by Dr. Mark Chavalas, scholar of Mesopotamian history and ancient Near Eastern literature, to explore the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Atrahasis flood tradition, and how these Mesopotamian accounts compare with the biblical flood narrative in Genesis.We discuss:• What the Epic of Gilgamesh actually is• When the flood tablets were discovered• The Atrahasis epic and the fuller Mesopotamian flood story• Similarities and differences between the Mesopotamian flood and Genesis• Whether Genesis “borrowed” from Babylon• How ancient Near Eastern context helps us read Scripture mor...
2026-02-2255 min
Buried Bible Podcast45. Did Ancient Astrology Predict Jesus's Birth? | The Star of BethlehemWas the Star of Bethlehem a miracle in the night sky—or an astrological “birth report” that only trained Magi would’ve understood?This wraps our Christmas mini-series by diving straight into the Michael Molnar hypothesis: Matthew’s “star” may function like a royal natal horoscope pointing to Judea. That one shift reframes multiple “odd” details in Matthew 2—why the Magi saw the star “in the East,” why they traveled west, why they went to Jerusalem first, and why nobody else in Jerusalem noticed anything spectacular. We also explore how terms like “in the East” may be technical language ti...
2026-02-151h 19
Buried Bible Podcast44. Ancient Astrology In Judaism? The Magi and the Star of BethlehemCan astrology help us understand Matthew 2 & the star of Bethlehem?Dr. Mark Chavalas continues our Christmas series on the Star of Bethlehem, diving into a topic that might ruffle some feathers: ancient Near Eastern astrology. Far from modern horoscopes and pop mysticism, this episode explores astrology as it existed in the Mesopotamian, Jewish, and Greco-Roman worlds, and why it may be essential for understanding Matthew 2 and the Magi.➡️ What ancient astrology actually was—and why it’s nothing like modern horoscopes➡️ How Mesopotamian astrology shaped Greek and Roman thought➡️ Why astrology and astronomy we...
2026-01-2347 min
Buried Bible Podcast43. The Magi & the Nativity Story | Who Were the Wise Men?What if the “Star of Bethlehem” wasn’t what you think it was?In this Christmas-themed episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives into Matthew 2 and the famous story of the Magi and the Star—but through the lens of the ancient world. Who were the Magi really? Why does Matthew use language that sounds… astrological? And why would these men go to Jerusalem first instead of Bethlehem?🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Why the term “Magi” changes meaning over time (priests, diviners, even “sorcerers”)➡️ What Matthew’s phrase “in the East / in the rising” could i...
2026-01-101h 02
Buried Bible Podcast42. Did the Sun & Moon Actually Stop? What You've Missed About Joshua 10Did Joshua 10 really say the sun and moon literally stopped — or have we missed what an ancient reader would’ve heard immediately?We conclude our deep dive into Joshua 10:12–15, one of the most debated miracle passages in the Old Testament. The conversation centers on whether the famous line about the sun standing still over Gibeon and the moon over the Valley of Aijalon should be read as a miraculous astronomical event — or as poetic language rooted in ancient Near Eastern celestial omen traditions.Dr. Chavalas examines the sudden shift from military narrative to poetry in Joshua 1...
2025-12-291h 07
Buried Bible Podcast41. Joshua 10 Background Overview | The Day the Sun & Moon Stood Still?What did the “sun standing still” mean to an ancient audience?In Joshua 10, the Bible describes one of its most debated moments—a battle where the sun and moon appear to stop in the sky. But before asking how this happened, this episode asks a more foundational question: how would an ancient reader have understood this text?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas explores Joshua 10:1–15 by first rebuilding the ancient historical, literary, and cultural world behind the passage. Rather than jumping straight to modern scientific questions, Mark situates the story within a...
2025-12-2850 min
Buried Bible Podcast40. The Genesis Flood Wrap-up | Did God Really 'Start Over' With the Flood?There is so much more happening in the flood story than most readers ever realize — so what questions should we actually be asking about Noah’s flood?In this wrap-up Q&A episode, Dr. Mark Chavalas wrestles with the difficult questions left in the flood narrative — the ones most people avoid. Was the flood global or local? Who were the Nephilim, and why are they before and after the flood? Did God really “start over” with the flood? And if so… why does evil show up again the moment Noah steps off the ark? Why is Noah called “righ...
2025-12-201h 24
Buried Bible Podcast39. Did God Change His Mind? | Understanding God “Repenting” in Genesis 6What does it mean when Genesis says God “repented” for making humanity? Did God change His mind? Is this an anthropomorphism? A metaphor? A translation issue? Or something far deeper — about divine emotion, justice, and mercy?Today, Dr. Mark Chavalas takes a bunny trail in the Flood narrative by diving into one of the most difficult and most misunderstood verses in the entire Old Testament: God “repenting” in Genesis 6:6.From ancient Hebrew linguistics to emotional language for God, this episode explores the true meaning of the word nāḥam, how ancient translators struggled with it, and why t...
2025-12-131h 11
Buried Bible Podcast38. Are There Contradiction In the Biblical Flood? The Hidden Structure of Genesis 6–9 ExplainedAre the “contradictions” in the flood story proof that Genesis is sloppy—or are they actually clues to a hidden literary design?In today’s episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas explore one of the most controversial claims about the Bible: that the Genesis Flood narrative is inconsistent, repetitive, or stitched together from conflicting sources.But what if the Flood story is far more brilliant, intentional, and literary than modern readers imagine?Join us as Dr. Chavalas walks through the surprising chiastic structure woven through Genesis 6–9, showing how the numbers, repetitions, and narrative “tensions” ac...
2025-12-0445 min
Buried Bible Podcast37. Understanding the Biblical Flood: Was the Flood Global or Local?Did the Bible describe a global flood—or was it a local event misunderstood by moderns?In this episode of The Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas continues a deep dive into the Flood narrative of Genesis, exploring divine intent, God’s sorrow, and the striking differences between the biblical account and Mesopotamian flood stories.This episode wrestles with questions about divine justice, mercy, and regret—what does it mean that God was “grieved in His heart”? And how should modern readers understand terms like “all the earth” and “all flesh” in light of the ancient world?...
2025-11-291h 19
Buried Bible Podcast36. Ancient Flood Stories: Gilgamesh, Atrahasis, and the Bible ComparedDid the Bible Copy the Flood Story?In this episode, we continue our deep-dive into the story of the Flood—this time examining the Mesopotamian flood traditions that existed long before the Bible’s account in Genesis 6–9. Dr. Chavalas unpacks the Atrahasis Epic and Gilgamesh Tablet XI, explaining how these ancient stories describe quarrelling gods, unjust creation, and a flood brought on by divine chaos—not justice. He contrasts that with the biblical God, who acts from mercy and moral order rather than divine whim. Mark’s goal is to compare the flood stories to highlight...
2025-11-201h 06
Buried Bible Podcast35. Mesopotamian Flood Myths: The Stories Before Genesis?Were there flood stories before the Bible?Mesopotamian scholar, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives into one of the most famous stories in history — the Flood. But before Noah’s ark ever set sail, ancient Mesopotamian civilizations were already writing about deluges sent by the gods. How does that work?Dr. Chavalas introduces the earliest flood traditions from Sumerian, Babylonian, and Akkadian sources — from Ziusudra and Atrahasis to Utnapishtim of the Epic of Gilgamesh — and explores how these stories compare to, and differ from, the biblical account in Genesis. Along the way, he recounts the remarkable 19th-century discover...
2025-11-121h 12
Buried Bible Podcast34. Demons in the Old Testament: Ghosts, Spirits, and the Spiritual RealmWhat did the Old Testament really teach about demons and spirits? Were they fallen angels, ghosts, or something else entirely? In this final episode of our “Demons” series, Dr. Mark Chavalas explores what the Old Testament actually says—and doesn’t say—about demons. He traces the mysterious world of supernatural beings in the Old Testament—where wild desert creatures, shadowy spirits, and divine messengers blur the line between natural and spiritual.This discussion challenges sanitized modern theology and reveals a world alive with unseen powers under God’s control. The episode closes with Ps...
2025-11-011h 30
Buried Bible Podcast33: History of Demons: What the Ancient Near East Believed About DemonsWhat did the ancient world really believe about demons?Before the Bible ever mentioned unclean spirits, the people of Mesopotamia lived in a world filled with spirit beings, magic, and fear of the unseen. In this episode, Dr. Mark Chavalas looks into the ancient Mesopotamian worldview of demons and spirit beings—the cultural backdrop behind how the Bible’s authors and readers understood the unseen world.This episode unpacks texts from the ancient Near East describing how demons were classified, how they affected daily life, and how people sought protection through magic, medicine, and ritual.
2025-10-251h 11
Buried Bible Podcast32. How Ancient Jews Understood Evil Spirits: Intertestamental DemonologyWe continue asking the questions: What is a Demon? How did the people in the ancient Jews and non-biblical writers view demons?Dr. Chavalas explains that, as with many theological topics, the Bible itself never gives a direct definition. Instead, later Jewish and intertestamental writings tried to fill in the gaps. The conversation moves through several ancient sources that shaped how both Jews and early Christians understood the unseen world.📖 Key Points:➡️ The Bible’s Silence: Scripture mentions demons and unclean spirits but doesn’t explain their origin or nature.➡️ Greek Background: In...
2025-10-191h 29
Buried Bible Podcast31. Bible Demonology: What the New Testament Really Teaches About DemonsWhat does the New Testament really teach about demons?In Part 2 of our exploration of demons in the bible, we zoom out from the story in Mark 5 to examine the bigger picture of demonology throughout the New Testament. From exorcisms in Mark’s Gospel to the nuances of “demons” versus “unclean spirits.” This episode unpacks how the biblical writers understood the spiritual realm. Along the way, Dr. Chavalas explains why Jesus’ exorcisms were so unique compared to pagan rituals, how the apostles continued His authority, and why the New Testament doesn’t present a full “theology of demo...
2025-10-111h 12
Water into WineMesopotamia and the Bible Part 1 Creation with Dr. Mark ChavalasIn this conversation, Alec welcomes Dr. Mark Chavalas, who shares how his journey into ancient history and languages led him to study Mesopotamia and its connection to the Bible. He explains how learning Akkadian and working with cuneiform texts shaped his understanding of Genesis.Dr. Chavalas discusses the difference between material and immaterial creation in Mesopotamian and biblical accounts, the role of cosmic law, and how the power of Mesopotamian gods was limited compared to the God of Israel. He highlights the vast difference in the character and purpose of creation between Mesopotamian myths and the biblical text.The...
2025-09-291h 12
Buried Bible Podcast30. Gerasene Demoniac: Why Jesus Sent Demons into Pigs (Mark 5 Explained)We’re starting our new series on demons in the bible by diving into one of the wildest stories in the New Testament — Jesus casting out Legion and sending the demons into a herd of pigs in Mark 5. You’ve probably heard the story before, but what’s actually going on here? Why did the demons beg not to be tormented, and why choose swine? 🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Why Mark, Matthew, and Luke differ in their accounts of the Gerasene demoniac➡️ The meaning of “unclean spirits” and why demons name Jesus the “Son of the Most Hi...
2025-09-281h 22
Buried Bible Podcast29. Tower of Babel (Pt 3) - The History & Traditions Behind the StoryWhat really happened at the Tower of Babel? Was it just about confusing languages—or something much deeper?This episode of the Buried Bible Podcast wraps up the Tower of Babel series by exploring how Jewish and Christian traditions reinterpreted the story across centuries. Dr. Mark Chavalas discusses sources like Josephus, Jubilees, rabbinical commentary, and even connections to Acts 2, showing how Babel became a symbol of rebellion, pride, and divine judgment. The conversation highlights how Babel contrasts with God’s call of Abraham—revealing that while humans sought to make their own name great, God’s plan w...
2025-09-131h 11
Buried Bible Podcast28. Tower of Babel (Pt 2) - Was Genesis Responding to Babylonian Myths?What does the Tower of Babel story in Genesis 11 really mean? Was it simply about scattered languages — or was the biblical writer actually responding to Babylonian myths?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives deep into the Babel story, examining it through the lens of the ancient Near East. He shows how the account in Genesis is not just a history of languages, but a theological message ridiculing Babylon and asserting Yahweh’s supremacy over Mesopotamian gods and kings.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Why Genesis 11 is not simply...
2025-09-061h 28
Buried Bible Podcast27. Tower of Babel: The Truth Behind ONE Language!Was the Tower of Babel really about different languages—or something much deeper? Genesis 11 describes humanity as having “one language,” but the Hebrew actually says “one lip.” Could this phrase mean more than speech—perhaps unity, arrogance, and rebellion?Dr. Mark Chavalas unpacks the ancient Mesopotamian context, showing how the biblical text may have been written as a theological response to Babylon’s arrogance and self-exaltation.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Why “one lip” in Hebrew may signal unity of purpose rather than just shared speech➡️ How Assyrian kings used phrases like “one mouth” to enforce c...
2025-09-051h 20
Buried Bible Podcast26. Who Was Nimrod? The Rebel King Behind the Tower of Babel (Genesis 10)Who exactly was Nimrod from the Bible?In this episode, Dr. Mark Chavalas kicks off our new Tower of Babel Series by uncovering the mysterious figure of Nimrod in Genesis 10–11. Was he just a legendary hunter? A Mesopotamian king like Sargon? Or a rebellious archetype against God?🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Why Genesis 10 interrupts the genealogy to highlight Nimrod➡️ What his name actually means (“Let us rebel”)➡️ Whether Nimrod was connected to the Nephilim and giants of Genesis 6➡️ Archaeological clues from Mesopotamian kings like Sargon and Naram-Sin➡️ How Jewish and Rabbinic tradition...
2025-08-231h 33
Buried Bible Podcast25. Do Old Testament Laws Still Apply to Us? (Tattoos & the Bible)If tattoos in the ancient world were mostly marks of slavery, what does that mean for Christians today? In this follow-up episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas tackle the big question: how do we apply Old Testament laws—like Leviticus 19:28—to our modern lives?From ancient Near Eastern branding practices to the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, we explore how cultural context, biblical law, and the law of love intersect. Whether you believe tattoos are permissible or prohibited, this episode dives deep into scripture, history, and practical application—while encouraging respec...
2025-08-161h 48
Buried Bible Podcast24. Are Tattoos a Sin? What the Bible Teaches About Marking Your Body (Leviticus 19)Are tattoos really forbidden in the Bible? Or have we misunderstood Leviticus 19:28 all along?Tattoos have become a hot-button issue in modern Christian circles, often used as a litmus test for holiness. But does Leviticus 19:28 actually prohibit body art—or is it condemning something far different? Dr. Mark Chavalas takes you on a scholarly journey into the ONE VERSE in the entire Bible that mentions tattoos. Through ancient Near Eastern history, ancient slave practices, biblical language, rabbinical interpretation, and literary context, we uncover what tattooing meant in the ancient world—and what it meant to be m...
2025-08-081h 33
Buried Bible Podcast23. Abraham’s Covenant: What the Smoking Firepot & Flaming Torch Mean (Genesis 15)Abraham's covenant in Genesis 15, the smoking firepot, and the flaming torch—what do they really mean? Who walked between the pieces? Was it God or is there something more going on...Dr. Mark Chavalas, breaks down the strange covenant ritual with Abraham — focusing on the smoking firepot and flaming torch — to uncover what ancient Mesopotamian texts reveal that most modern readers miss. The smoking firepot and flaming torch are often assumed to represent God, but ancient texts suggest: It very well may not be God at all....so what does it mean?🔥 In This Episode:➡️ W...
2025-08-041h 27
Buried Bible Podcast22. The Strangest Covenant in the Bible: Abraham's Animal Ritual (Genesis 15)What kind of God makes a covenant like this? And why does Abraham cut animals in half and wait in the dark for a smoking firepot?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas explore one of the most mysterious and misunderstood scenes in Scripture: the animal-splitting covenant ritual of Genesis 15. Abraham is promised land and descendants, but then God asks him to cut animals in half—what does that mean?Dr. Chavalas unpacks the ancient Near Eastern background of covenant rituals, adoption laws, and Mesopotamian tr...
2025-07-261h 23
Buried Bible Podcast21. Before the Covenant: Who Was Abraham Before God Called Him?Before Israel became a nation, before God made the covenant.....who was Abraham?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, we return to Genesis to set the stage for one of the strangest covenant rituals in the Bible — Genesis 15:17. But before we dive into the mystery of the smoking firepot and flaming torch, we take a step back to explore the backstory of Abraham himself & Abraham's calling in Genesis 12–15. Dr. Mark Chavalas, ancient Near East scholar, reveals what the Bible doesn’t spell out plainly: Abraham likely wasn’t a monotheist when God...
2025-07-201h 09
Buried Bible Podcast20. The Nibiru Myth: Did the Anunnaki Really Come from Nibiru?Did the Anunnaki Come from Planet Nibiru? Or Is It All a Misreading of Ancient Texts?Welcome to another episode of the Buried Bible Podcast! We’re diving deep into one of the most sensationalized ideas in ancient alien theory: the claim that the Anunnaki are alien beings from a mysterious Planet called Nibiru. But is there any actual evidence for this in the ancient texts—or have modern theorists simply connected dots that aren’t there?Join your hosts Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas—Mesopotamian scholar, archaeologist, and professor with decades...
2025-07-121h 16
Buried Bible Podcast19. Anunnaki Exposed: What Ancient Texts Actually SayAre the Anunnaki ancient gods, space aliens, or something else entirely? Why are so many Christians talking about them—and what does any of this have to do with the Bible?Dr. Mark Chavalas tackles one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—topics on the internet. We peel back the layers of internet conspiracy, pop theology, and pseudo-scholarship to ask: Who were the Anunnaki? Were they gods, giants, fallen angels… or simply misunderstood figures in Mesopotamian texts?Dr. Chavalas offers a scholarly, myth-busting look at the real sources: ancient cuneiform tablets, academic lexicons...
2025-07-051h 20
L’Abri RochesterThe Smoking Oven and Flaming Torch of Genesis 15:17: Help from Mesopotamia - Mark Chavalas - Friday Night Lecture - 20th JuneMark Chavalas wrestles with a particular issue in the dialogue between God and Abram in Genesis 15, namely the identification of the ‘smoking oven and flaming torch’ of v. 17. Before the advent of the decipherment of cuneiform languages in the mid-nineteenth century the interpretation of the passage was rather straightforward; the oven and the torch represented God, who somehow passed through the halves of the animals in this admittedly strange ritual (which appears to have similarities to an event described in Jeremiah 34:18-19). It so happens that the interaction of Mesopotamian studies with the biblical text has much to offer to h...
2025-06-291h 10
Buried Bible Podcast18. Nephilim Wrap-Up: Why Giants Still Matter to Your Faith TodayWhat do the Nephilim have to do with your faith? Are they just ancient footnotes—or a window into a much bigger spiritual reality? What ultimately is the role of giants in the biblical narrative?Welcome to the wrap-up episode on our Nephilim series! In this final episode of our Nephilim series, Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas reflect on everything we’ve uncovered: Genesis 6, the “sons of God,” ancient Mesopotamian texts, Jewish traditions, and the mysterious Apkallu. We explore unanswered questions and look to answer why the Nephilim matter—not as a fringe topic, but as a m...
2025-06-281h 03
Buried Bible Podcast17. Nephilim Origins? Ancient Mesopotamia’s Mysterious Giant SagesWho Were the Apkallu—and What Do They Have to Do with the Bible?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas explores mysterious figures from ancient Mesopotamian texts known as the Apkallu—seven pre-flood sages often depicted with fish heads—who emerge from the sea to bestow knowledge on humanity. Sound familiar? These ancient beings may hold the key to understanding the biblical Nephilim, the flood narrative, and why so many other early traditions point to supernatural rebellion.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Who (or what) were the Apkallu?
2025-06-211h 32
Buried Bible Podcast16. Nephilim Tradition: Forgotten History of Ancient GiantsWhy Did the Church Stop Talking About Giants? What happened to the Nephilim? Why did early Jewish and Christian writers seem so sure about their existence—only for later theologians to abandon the idea altogether? In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives deeper into Genesis 6 by tracing the story of the Nephilim through ancient Jewish texts like Jubilees, The Testament of Reuben, The Book of Giants, and the Dead-Sea Scrolls— and even Mesopotamian sources to uncover the shifting beliefs about the mysterious giants from the Bible.🔥 In This Ep...
2025-06-151h 02
Buried Bible Podcast15. The Book of Enoch: What Does Enoch Teach Us About Nephilim?What if the Bible isn’t the only ancient source that mentions the Nephilim? What if there was an ancient book that claimed to tell you exactly what Genesis 6 left out? A book that names the angels, exposes their crimes, and traces the origin of demons to the Nephilim? Today, we’re diving into the mysterious and controversial Book of Enoch.In this episode Dr. Mark Chavalas dive deep into biblical and extra-biblical texts to uncover the extended story of the Nephilim. From Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua to the Book of Enoch and the Dead...
2025-06-081h 19
Buried Bible Podcast14. Sons of God: Who Were the Nephilim In Genesis?Who — or what — were the Nephilim in Genesis 6? Were they fallen angels? Human-angel hybrids? Ancient giants? In this episode of our new Nephilim series, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives deep into one of the most controversial and mysterious passages in the Bible. From Genesis 6 to 1 Enoch, Jude, and 2 Peter, we explore the ancient context, Jewish tradition, and even Mesopotamian legends to uncover who these beings really were — and why it matters.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Genesis 6:1–4 explained in historical and literary context➡️ What the Bible means by “sons of God” and “daughters of men”
2025-06-021h 08
Buried Bible Podcast13. Eden Lost: Why God Banished Adam & Eve From the Garden of EdenEpisode 13 : Genesis 3:20-24 - What really happened when Adam and Eve were banished from Eden? Who (or what) were the cherubim guarding the Tree of Life? And what does this ancient imagery tell us about divine presence, death, and eternity?In this final episode of our Genesis 1–3 series, Dr. Mark Chavalas unpacks Genesis 3:20–24 and explores Ancient Near Eastern parallels, the symbolism of the east gate, and the mysterious heavenly beings called cherubim. We also wrestle with massive theological questions about immortality, afterlife, and whether Eden still exists—somewhere.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Cherubim: terrifying guards or hea...
2025-05-251h 10
Buried Bible Podcast12. The Fall of Humanity: The Curses of Adam and Eve | Genesis 3Genesis 3:1-19 | Were Adam & Eve cursed? Why did they hide from God? What all happened during the fall of all mankind?In this episode of The Buried Bible Podcast, scholar Dr. Mark Chavalas takes you beneath the surface of Genesis 3 to uncover the ancient meaning of the Fall. From the serpent's deception to Adam and Eve's shame, we explore the cultural, poetic, and theological layers of this pivotal passage. Join us as we unpack the poetic structure of the curses, the theological and historical implications of “dust you are, and to dust you will re...
2025-05-1654 min
Buried Bible Podcast11. The Serpent In Eden: Talking Snake or Divine Being? | Genesis 3:1-15Is Genesis 3 really about a talking snake? Or is something deeper hiding behind the ancient word serpent?In this episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, Keagan Walz (the layman) and Dr. Mark Chavalas (the scholar) explore one of the most misunderstood and theologically loaded characters in Scripture: the serpent in the Garden of Eden. Is it just a snake? A symbol of evil? A divine being in disguise?We break down how ancient Near Eastern readers would have understood the serpent, why Eve doesn’t react to a talking animal, what divination has to do wi...
2025-05-1057 min
Buried Bible Podcast10. Rethinking Genesis: The Forbidden Tree - Humanity’s First Rebellion | Genesis 2:16–25Why did God place a forbidden tree in Eden — and was it really just about knowing right from wrong?In this episode, Dr. Mark Chavalas as he examines Genesis 2:16–25 through the lens of the ancient Near East. You’ll discover how the phrase “good and evil” may have carried legal and judicial implications, and why the true issue at the heart of Eden may not have been just moral naivety—but moral autonomy and rebellion against God’s authority.We also dive into questions like, What does it mean to take the place of God in judging rig...
2025-05-0254 min
Buried Bible Podcast9. Rethinking Genesis: Life from Dust — Humanity’s Lost Origin (Genesis 2:4–17)Why would God create humans from dust — the lowliest material imaginable — and yet call us His image-bearers?In this episode of The Buried Bible Podcast, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives deep into the ancient Near Eastern background behind Genesis 2. Discover how the ancient world viewed dust, how Mesopotamian gods "created" divine statues, and why the biblical creation story stands radically apart.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ What "made from dust" really meant to the ancient mind — and why it's shocking.➡️ How God’s direct breath of life bypasses ancient rituals of idol-making.➡️ The royal garden of Ede...
2025-04-251h 06
Buried Bible Podcast8. Rethinking Genesis: What 'In Our Image' REALLY Means (Genesis 1:26–2:3)What does it really mean to be made in God’s image?Is it about how we look, how we act… or something far more profound that we’ve missed for centuries?In this eye-opening episode of the Buried Bible Podcast, ancient Near Eastern scholar Dr. Mark Chavalas takes a deep look into the cultural and historical context behind Genesis 1:26–2:3, exploring what it meant to be made in the "image and likeness" of God—not just to modern Christians, but to the original audience in the ancient world.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ What “Image of Go...
2025-04-221h 09
Buried Bible Podcast7. Rethinking Genesis: 7 Days of Creation - Literal or Symbolic?In this episode, ancient Near Eastern scholar Dr. Mark Chavalas explores the historical context behind Genesis 1 and what the original audience would have understood about creation, time, and order. Discover the secrets of creation and some of the 'hidden meanings' behind the book of Genesis.We’ll unpack what “day” meant in the ancient world, how creation stories functioned in Mesopotamian cultures, and whether the Bible was ever meant to answer our modern scientific questions. This isn't just about what happened — it’s about how ancient people saw the world, and what Genesis really reveals about God...
2025-04-111h 14
Buried Bible Podcast6. Rethinking Genesis: What the Bible Really Teaches about CreationWas Genesis 1 written as a scientific explanation—or something far deeper?Welcome to Part 1 of our Genesis series, where we explore the opening verse of the Bible through the lens of ancient Near Eastern history, literature, and theology. Join Dr. Mark Chavalas, a renowned scholar and historian, as we uncover what Genesis 1 truly meant to its original audience and why it was never intended to be a science textbook.Instead, Genesis 1 is a theological declaration of God’s sovereignty—radically distinct from the creation myths of surrounding cultures.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ What Genesis 1 mea...
2025-04-041h 04
Buried Bible Podcast5. The World Behind the Bible: The Ancient Near East (Part 4)📜 Wrapping Up the Ancient Near East & the Context Behind the Bible 📜 In the final installment of our Ancient Near East deep dive, we uncover how understanding the historical and cultural world of the Bible transforms the way we read Scripture. Dr. Mark Chavalas, a leading expert in ancient history and biblical studies, returns to revisit key themes, explore listener questions, and reveal how deeply connected Israel was to the civilizations around it.From creation accounts and ancient empires to the surprising role of language and law, this episode offers a fresh lens on the Old Testament—...
2025-03-2844 min
Buried Bible Podcast4. The Forgotten Empires of the Bible : The Ancient Near East (part 3)📜 The Ancient Near East Part 3! 📜In Part 3 of our journey through the Ancient Near East, we continue our deep dive into the historical and cultural context behind the Bible. We explore the rise and fall of the great empires that shaped the biblical world—Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. These civilizations weren’t just historical footnotes—they played major roles in the spiritual, political, and prophetic landscape of the Bible.Learn about the diverse people groups, from the Sumerians and Akkadians to the Babylonians and Amorites, and how their languages, traditions, and interactions shaped the biblical world.📖 📖...
2025-03-2158 min
Buried Bible Podcast3. Mysteries of Mesopotamia: The Ancient Near East (Part 2)Welcome back to Part 2 of our journey through the Ancient Near East! In this episode, we explore the civilizations that shaped the biblical world—from Sumer to Babylon—and how their culture, language, and beliefs influenced Scripture. Dr. Mark Chavalas, an esteemed historian and archaeologist, takes us beyond the surface of scripture to reveal the hidden connections between Mesopotamia and the Bible. From the origins of writing to the rise and fall of powerful empires, we explore the forgotten world of the Old Testament and how it still influences us today.📖 In This Episode:✅ What daily l...
2025-03-1459 min
Buried Bible Podcast2. The Ancient Near East: The Secrets Behind the Bible📜 Episode 2 | The Ancient Near East: Reading the Bible in ContextThe Bible is more than an ancient book—it's the inspired and authoritative Word of God. But it was written to real people, in real places, shaped by real cultures. To fully grasp Scripture, we must read it through the lens of the Ancient Near East, the world in which it was born.This episode lays the foundation for understanding the context behind Genesis, Abraham, Mesopotamia, and more—because context matters.🔍 What You'll Discover:✅ How Ancient Near Eastern culture transforms our reading of the Bible
2025-03-0756 min
Buried Bible Podcast1. The Buried Bible: Uncovering the Bible's Historical Context📜 Welcome to Episode 1 of the Buried Bible Podcast! 📜We’re uncovering the Bible through the lens of the ancient world, exploring the context, cultures, and stories buried beneath Scripture. Join Keagan Walz and Dr. Mark Chavalas, a renowned scholar and archaeologist with decades of expertise in ancient Near Eastern history, as they introduce the podcast’s mission and explore how understanding the historical and cultural context enriches faith.📖 In This Episode:Why is the Bible hard to understand without its cultural context?What does it mean that “the Bible was written...
2025-02-281h 02
Netarts Friends Church PodcastThe Tension Between a “Happy” Life & a Life That Brings the Best Out of YouLuke 9:57-62This episode will help you explore the layers and complexities of your deep desires for a happy life, a secure life, a successful life, a connected life, a life lived to the full, an abundant life, a life that brings the best out of you, a life that truly works in the long run. It won't answer all your questions, but it may help uncover conversations you need to have with yourself, with others, and with the Spirit of God. Credits & Sources:John Walton, Victor Matthews, Mark Chavalas, Bruce Malina, Richard...
2025-02-2333 min
Pay It Forward Podcast58. How Ancient History Transforms Our Biblical Understanding with Dr. Mark ChavalasDr. Mark Chavalas joins us to talk about the Bible, Ancient Mesopotamia, archeology, and the Historical context to the Old Testament.
Mark Chavalas is a Professor, scholar, and a historian with a focus on ancient near eastern history and languages. He is also an educator, speaker, author, editor and archaeologist. He received his PhD from UCLA. He is one of the authors and editors of the IVP Background Commentary Old Testament. His scholarly focus is on the languages, history, and archaeology of Mesopotamia, particularly the regions that comprised ancient Babylonia and Assyria. He has taught at various institutions and...
2024-11-141h 22
Inspiring PhilosophyDid People Live to Be 900 Years Old in The Bible?Thanks to scholars Ben Stanhope and Chris Hansen for reviewing this video.
Join us at: http://www.inspiringphilosophy.org
Sources:
Karen Rhea Nemet-Nejat - Daily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
Jöran Friberg - Numbers and Measures in the Earliest Written Records
J. Klein - The ‘Bane’ of Humanity: A Lifespan of One Hundred and Twenty Years
Kenneth Kitchen - On the Reliability of the Old Testament
Meir Bar-Ilan - When Being Numerate Used to Mean Something Else
Nahum M. Sarna - Understanding Genesis
Duane L. Christensen - The Mysterious Numbers of the Ages of the P...
2024-10-0923 minL’Abri RochesterKing Solomon’s Mines: Who Constructed them and what do they have to do with Solomon? - Mark Chavalas - August 30th - Friday Night LectureNinety years ago, the renowned biblical archaeologist Nelson Gleuck surveyed the copper mines in the southern Arabah region of the Negev. He considered them to be from the period of King Solomon, based upon the Bible’s description of Solomon’s expansive ship building and his economic empire. Some years later, archaeologists debunked Glueck’s ideas, arguing that there was no material evidence that the mines were used during the period of Israel’s United Monarchy (c. 1020-920 B.C.). New evidence, however, has forced scholars to reevaluate this evidence. This leads me to consider evidence for the reigns of David...
2024-09-051h 14Inspiring PhilosophyThe Imperfect Mosaic Lawf the Torah is from God why does it contain some pretty bad teachings? Shouldn't God have taught a better system than what we find in the Torah? Thank you to scholars Mark Chavalas and John Walton for helping with this video.Part 1: • The Misunderstood Mosaic Law Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy Sources: Exploring the Composition of the Pentateuch - Baker Jr., Kennet...
2024-06-0517 minInspiring PhilosophyThe Misunderstood Mosaic LawWe are so far removed from the cultural world of the ancient Near East there is so much about the Torah we do not understand. This is a deep dive exploring what the Torah was and what it most likely functioned as. Thank you to scholars Mark Chavalas and John Walton for helping with this video.Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy Sources: Christine Hayes – Lecture 10. Biblical Law: The Thre...
2024-05-2228 min
Does the Bible say THAT?!?016: The Table of Nations (Genesis 10:1-32)More names. More genealogy. A lot of geography. Dave tackles the Table of Nations chronicling people groups from Shem, Ham and Japheth spreading out from the ancient near east. Dave spends a fair amount of time discussing the outlier of Nimrod being included in this genealogy. Plus, a very special guest right around the 1 hour mark of the show.
Sources for this episode:
*The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton
*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham
*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament...
2024-05-221h 47L’Abri RochesterMesopotamia and the Bible: A Comparison of Creation Accounts - Mark Chavalas - November 10th - Friday Night LectureSince the deciphering of the cuneiform scripts in the 1850’s, it has been apparent that the enormous output of texts from Mesopotamia provided an important but somewhat unclear context for understanding the Old Testament in its original environment. Texts like the Hammurabi Code and the Gilgamesh Epic caused varied reactions, ranging from a rejection of any connection to the Bible whatsoever, to the belief that all cultural traditions in the Bible were derived from Mesopotamia.
With this in mind, I will compare aspects of the so-called Babylonian Creation Epic (Enuma Elish) and other Mesopotamian creation narratives with th...
2023-11-152h 07Does the Bible say THAT?!?008: Murder! The Cain and Abel Story (Genesis 4:1-16)The first murder in the Bible! The tragic account of Cain and Abel and the unfolding drama east of Eden. Plus, where did Cain get his wife? All of this and more on this episode of Does the Bible Say THAT?!? with David Lester.
Sources for this episode:
*"The Mark of Cain: Marked for Death. Marked for Life" Womanists Wading in the Word by Dr. Wil Gafney. https://www.wilgafney.com/2021/04/25/markofcain/
*Come Out My People! God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook
2023-11-151h 26L’Abri RochesterBeyond Genesis; Understanding the Nephilim Narrative from Mesopotamian Sources - Mark Chavalas - September 1st 2023 - Friday Night LectureThe first verses in Genesis 6 appear to be a brief and truncated prelude to the Flood narrative. Because of its brevity, there have been varying interpretations of the nature of the 'sons of god and the daughters of men' mentioned in this perplexing narrative. Interestingly, the passage is expanded upon in the New Testament (2 Peter and Jude), and especially in the extra-biblical book of I Enoch, which is quoted by Jude. However, we now have numerous documents from Mesopotamia that provide an interesting context to better understand this difficult narrative and to help us understand how it is a...
2023-09-131h 11Inspiring PhilosophyDid Genesis Copy the Epic of Gilgamesh?A special thanks to scholars Mark Chavalas and Ben Stanhope for helping with this!Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support:https://www.patreon.com/inspiringphil... / @inspiringphilosophy Sources:The Evolution of the Gilgamesh Epic - Jeffery TigayA Companion to Ancient Epic - John Miles FoleyThe Lost World of the Flood - Tremper Longman and John H. WaltonGod in Translation - Mark S. SmithAncient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context - John Walto...
2023-06-1422 min
Christian Geek Central PodcastBlack Knight Premiere (CGC Podcast #757)Share This Video For "Summer Insanity"(Use the "share" button for it to count!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YPZrGzpZcA review of the Korean sci-fi movie "Black Knight", and some thoughts about how we should pray as well as unity in the church in the final installment of our Colossians Bible Study!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:COMICS- Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year One GAMES- Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, Saints Row 2022, Ghostwire TokyoTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:08 Black Knight...
2023-05-1200 min
Seminary DropoutJohn Walton’s Wisdom for Faithfully Reading the Old Testament
John H. Walton is a professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was a professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for twenty years.
Some of Walton’s books include The Lost World of Adam and Eve, The Lost World of Scripture, The Lost World of Genesis One, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, The Essential Bible Companion, The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas).
Walton’s ministry experience includes church classes for...
2023-03-3149 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastSuffering & Healing (James Series Pt. 19)People's faith gets shattered on this stuff. Lives hang in the balance....and lives are changed and enriched positively by healing prayers. There are beautiful stories and tragic stories. This episode is not so much a declaration of the one way to understand prayers for healing in the midst of suffering as it is an exploration of what Scripture says and how God might meet us together in our various human experiences of suffering.Credits & Sources:Fred Pratt Green, Willard Swartley, Michelle Jenck, National Institutes of Health, Tim Geddert, Craig Keener, Moises Silva, Steven Runge...
2023-02-1937 min
The Big Book: Cover to CoverA final recap of The Big Book: Cover to Cover with special guests Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin ZuberWhy does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage practicing Christians to get their nose in the Book?Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the necessity for Christ-followers to spend time in the Bible from cover to cover.Read the full blog post here.
2023-02-0947 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastFaith in the Face of Injustice (James Series Pt. 17)We live in a world full of injustice. It's systemic, historic, personal, and private. It touches the food we eat, clothes we wear, financial systems, land we live on, and on and on. Facing injustice can be exhausting. It can be overwhelming. Sometimes you are caught in the middle of it. Sometimes you are looking on from the bleachers, from a position of privilege as other people's lives are torn apart. Either way, what are you do to and what does the ancient spirituality of James the brother of Jesus have to offer? Credits & Sources:...
2023-02-0533 minThe Big Book: Cover to CoverMicah Bonus with Dr. Mark ChavalasMichael speaks with Dr. Mark Chavalas about the book of Micah. Micah prophesies to a nation under siege, offering stark warning of God's impending judgment and future hope for the remnant God will preserve, according to His promises. Read the full show notes here.
2022-12-1225 minThe Big Book: Cover to CoverObadiah Bonus with Dr. Mark ChavalasDr. Mark Chavalas joins us again, this time to discuss the minor prophet Obadiah. As always, the historical context Dr. Chavalas brings helps us to wrap our minds around the bigger picture. In this case, he reminds us that we can expect God to be the same today that He was when this book was written: He is faithful and He is just. Read the full show notes here.
2022-12-0833 minThe Big Book: Cover to CoverJudges Bonus: Reading Difficult Parts of Scripture with Dr. Mark ChavalasHow do we resolve texts we can't reconcile to any sort of order or justice? When the bad guys win, and evil violence seems to have the last word?Dr. Mark Chavalas joins us again to discuss some of the more difficult passages in the book of Judges. Read the full show notes here.
2022-10-3143 minThe Big Book: Cover to CoverNumbers Bonus: Reading Numbers Like a Historian with Dr. Mark ChavalasHow do we think about the Old Testament from a Syrian Babylonian lens perspective? And he'll talk about that a little bit, so it is with great delight that we have Dr. Chavalas on today's episode about Numbers.Read the full show notes here.
2022-10-2643 minChristian Geek Central PodcastTop 5 Non-MCU Movies & Shows (CGC Podcast #723)Getting tired of Marvel yet? Paeter presents his Top 5 Non-MCU Superhero Movies & Shows! Then some thoughts about letting Jesus guard our minds as Geeks in our continuing study of Colossians!PLUS, in Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES- Horror Movies With My 11-year Old Son: Jeepers Creepers 2, The Void, A Nightmare On Elm Street[2010],COMICS- Batman #36-53VIDEO GAMES- HDR10 on PS5, Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition PS4 (on PS5), And as always, more assorted topics based on your questions, comments and feedback!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:24 Yop 5...
2022-09-1600 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThor Love And Thunder (CGC Podcast #722)A review of the video game Lost Epic, reactions to the themes and philosophy of Thor: Love And Thunder, and some biblical ideas to help us develop and maintain a healthy thought-life as we continue our study of Colossians!PLUS, in Paeter's Geek Week:COMICS- The Flash #45-51, Titans #17-23, Wonder Woman #46-55, Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #42-50, VIDEO GAMES- Conan: Exiles- Age Of Sorcery, Real-time With Pause RPGs, Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition PS4 (on PS5), Deep Discounts On Paeter's Favorite Games, And as always, more assorted topics...
2022-09-1000 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastWe All Need Do-Overs (Jonah Series Pt. 5)We all need do-overs. We mess our life up. We mess other people's lives up. We struggle to recognize what parts we are responsible for and what parts other people are responsible for. We want God's help, but we aren't ready to face ourselves. We blame God. We blame others. We try to deflect. How can we even get clear on where we went wrong? We need the gift of a do-over, even before we have our life all sorted out. Where is God in the middle of messes like this? Credits, Sources, Bits, & Pieces: ...
2022-06-1936 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastWeathering Storms of Other People's Making (Jonah Series Pt. 4)Have you ever found yourself weathering a storm of someone else's making? Suddenly the impact of their choices is affecting your time, finances, home, relationships, workplace, safety, or life? Sometimes the way they involve you in their situation leaves you with lose/lose decisions. They put you into a double bind. You are left making excruciating and complex decisions. After it all goes down you are left with haunting memories and regrets. You feel complicit in their self-destruction, and it all feels so empty and final. Where is God underneath it all? Credits, Sources, Bits, & Pieces:
2022-06-1235 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastCover Story vs. Inner Truth of Experience (Jonah Series Pt. 3)Your cover story includes some of the basic facts of your experience, but rarely does it tell the complete truth about your experiences and how they affected you. Words sometimes fail when the world no longer makes sense, when meaning collapses, when it feels like God might be on the side of your oppressors. This is why we need more than to "know" that God is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in love. We need to "feel" this. Especially those who have been impacted by traumatic events need more than words. Credits, Sources, Bits...
2022-05-2241 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastWhen God's Message Becomes a Reality to You (Jonah Series Pt. 2)Have you ever felt that feeling down deep in your gut? A palpable truth. Reality. A feeling. A thought. An image. You know God is telling you something. It is comforting and full of empathy; and it is challenging, eye-opening, and scary. You want to run away, argue it away, sleep it away. But still, it is there, coming after you. Possibly swallowing you up. How do you determine what to do next? How do you sort out your own motives and anxieties? Credits, Sources, Bits, and Pieces:Terrence Fretheim, Jacques Ellul, John Goldingay, Pete...
2022-05-0835 minNetarts Friends Church PodcastJonah and the Whale... Did that Happen? (Jonah Series Pt. 1)The story of Jonah and the whale is fraught with questions of history, biology, archeology, and botany, etc. Some people avoid the questions, some people do mental gymnastics with the questions, and some people deconstruct their faith with the questions. All of these questions center around one big question: "DID THAT HAPPEN?" Is this the question that matters the most when it comes to the book of Jonah? Credits, Sources, Bits, & Pieces: Terrence Fretheim, Jacques Ellul, John Goldingay, Pete Enns, Erica Brown, Uriel Simon, John Walton, Victor Matthews, Terry Brensinger, Mark Chavalas, Eugene Peterson, D...
2022-05-0133 min
Christian Geek Central PodcastChristian Apologetics Books (CGC Podcast #697)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: An overview of Paeter's favorite books on Christian Apologetics, and some foundational thoughts for geeks about our personal identity and finding answers to life's tough questions as we begin our study through the book of Colossians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:32 Paeter's Favorite Christian Apologetics Books 00:31:40 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:48:17 The Weekly Word (Joshua 9-24, Judges, and Psalms 67-76) 01:07:13 Foundations for...
2022-03-1800 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Adam Project and Q&A (CGC Podcast #696)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of The Adam Project, and a Q&A with the CGC Youtube audience, covering topics like the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard aqcuisition, Paeter's current feelings about his decision to buy BOTH A Playstation 5 & Xbox Series X, & lots more! PLUS, more assorted topics based on Paeter's Geek Week, including some extra time focused on the AA sci-fi/fantasy RPG "Elex", and how Paeter is deeply enjoying this diamond in the rough! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 Important...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastHorizon Forbidden West & Vikings Valhalla (CGC Podcast #694)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A reaction to the character of Aloy in the opening hours of "Horizon Forbidden West", a review of the series premiere for "Vikings: Valhalla", and some thoughts from Ecclesiastes as Paeter reacts to a weekend of non-stop geek entertainment. PLUS, a report on the PS5 version of Cyberpunk 2077, figuring out when it's time to stop debating with someone online, and more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastInfernax & Fistful Of Vengeance (CGC Podcast #693)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the fantasy martial arts movie "Fistful Of Vengeance", and a review of the retro indie action rpg "Infernax". Then, some thoughts on how God's wisdom can help geeks fight depression, as we continue our study of Proverbs. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:27 Fistful Of Vengeance Review 00:12:38 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:23:33 The Weekly Word (Numbers 8-21 and...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Wheel Of Time Amazon Premiere (CGC Podcast #680)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of the series premieres for both Amazon Prime's "The Wheel Of Time" and Netflix's "Cowboy Bebop", a phoned-in "non-review" of the movie "Prisoners Of The Ghostland", and Paeter's reflections on Skyrim, including the valuable spiritual truths it brings to his mind and how it holds up 10 years later (with the free anniversary updates on PS5). Then some thoughts about how we can avoid sin before it even has a chance...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Batman & Elex 2 (CGC Podcast #695)Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes i-tunes Page LinkON THIS EPISODE: A review of The Batman and the first 5 hours of Elex 2, along with some thoughts about developing the motivation to grow in wisdom as we continue our study of Proverbs! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:46 The Batman Review 00:26:53 CGC & Christian Geek Entertainment News 00:47:25 The Weekly Word (Deuteronomy 10-29 and Psalms 56-62) 01:04:37 Elex 2 Review 01:23:01 Motivating Our Growth In Wisdom(Proverbs Bible Study) 01:34:23...
2022-03-1100 minChristian Geek Central PodcastThe Wheel Of Time Amazon Premiere (CGC Podcast #680)ON THIS EPISODE:A review of the series premieres for both Amazon Prime's "The Wheel Of Time" and Netflix's "Cowboy Bebop", a phoned-in "non-review" of the movie "Prisoners Of The Ghostland", and Paeter's reflections on Skyrim, including the valuable spiritual truths it brings to his mind and how it holds up 10 years later (with the free anniversary updates on PS5). Then some thoughts about how we can avoid sin before it even has a chance to lead us off-track as we continue our study of Proverbs.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback...
2021-11-2000 min
The Monday Christian PodcastTMCP 84: How Genesis One Helps Us Better Understand God and Scripture [John Walton]John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for twenty years.
Some of Walton's books include The Lost World of Adam and Eve, The Lost World of Scripture, The Lost World of Genesis One, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament, The Essential Bible Companion, The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas).
Walton's ministry experience includes church classes for all age...
2021-11-0148 min
CosmoTeoSérie A Semana da Criação: 13 - A tarde e a manhã dos diasSérie em áudio proferida para a Igreja ElShaddai em Brasília - DF no Instagram.
Para conferir no perfil da Igreja: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17870473496498645/
Sugestão de livros para a série e que é atualizado a cada episódio:
* Livro Comentário Bíblico Atos - Antigo Testamento, por John Walton, Victor Matthews e Mark Chavalas. Editora Atos
* Livro: O mundo perdido de Adão e Eva, por John Walton. Editora Ultimato
* Livro: A evolução...
2021-11-0115 min
Michael Easley inContextThe Big Book—Cover to Cover: Wrap Up with Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, & Dr. Kevin ZuberWhy does reading and studying the Bible from Genesis to Revelation matter? How do we encourage Christians to get their noses in the Book? Dr. Mark Chavalas, Dr. Wendy Widder, and Dr. Kevin Zuber join Michael Easley to discuss the value of studying and understanding the Bible—from cover to cover. For more episodes from "The Big Book—Cover to Cover" Series or more Biblically-based resources, visit michaelincontext.com For Show Notes: https://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-panel/
2021-07-0648 min
The Watford Church of Christ Podcast"Adventures in faith with Abraham " Class 1: Introduction Malcolm CoxIntroduction
Why Abraham matters
Jesus and other NT writers (see all NT refs at foot of notes)
“the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.” (Romans 4:16 NIV11)
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he w...
2020-12-2923 min
Thames Valley Churches of Christ"Adventures in faith with Abraham" Class 1 Introduction. Malcolm CoxIntroduction
Why Abraham matters
Jesus and other NT writers (see all NT refs at foot of notes)
“the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.” (Romans 4:16 NIV11)
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” (H...
2020-12-2923 min
Michael Easley inContextBonus Episode: Micah with Dr. Mark ChavalasMichael speaks with Dr. Mark Chavalas about the book of Micah.
What does God require of His people?
Micah offers a stark warning of God's impending judgment, and future hope for the remnant God will preserve according to His promises.
For Show Notes visit http://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-micah
2020-04-3026 min
Eve y TampiDiluvio UniversalEn el episodio de hoy, viajamos a la antigua Mesopotamia para escuchar uno de los relatos contados en el Poema de Gilgamesh, que trata acerca de un Diluvio provocado por los Dioses para reiniciar la humanidad. ¿Les suena conocido? Así es, comparamos este relato con el pasaje en el antiguo testamento acerca del Arca de Noé, y notamos como la Biblia tiene inspiraciones en la mitología Mesopotámica. Referencias John H. Walton, Victor H. Mathews y Mark W. Chavalas. Comentario del contexto cultural de la Biblia. Antiguo Testamento. Edito...
2020-04-2100 min
Michael Easley inContextBonus Episode: Obadiah with Dr. Mark ChavalasDr. Mark Chavalas joins us at inContext again, this time to discuss the Minor Prophet Obadiah.
As always, the historical context Dr. Chavalas brings helps us to wrap our minds around the bigger picture. In this case, he reminds us that we can expect God to be the same today that He was when this book was written: He is faithful and He is just.
For Show Notes visit: https://michaelincontext.com/bonus-episode-obadiah/
2020-04-1634 min
The Book and The Spade Feed"Syrian Archaeoklogy: Emar" with Mark ChavalasThe Book and the Spade program #642
2020-01-2214 minThe Book and The Spade Feed"Syrian Archaeoklogy: Emar" with Mark ChavalasThe Book and the Spade program #642
2020-01-2200 min
Michael Easley inContextBonus Episode: Reading Difficult Parts of Scripture with Dr. Mark ChavalasHow do we resolve texts we can't reconcile to any sort of order or justice? When the bad guys win, and evil violence seems to have the last word?
Dr. Mark Chavalas joins us again to discuss some of the more difficult passages in the book of Judges.
Our thanks to Dr. Chavalas for joining us on the show again!
To read a transcript of this conversation visit: http://michaelincontext.com/cover-to-cover-difficult-scripture
2019-10-2444 min
Michael Easley inContextBonus Episode: Reading Numbers Like a Historian, with Dr. Mark ChavalasJoining us today is historian and professor Dr. Mark Chavalas.
How does a Historian read this text?
For Show Notes visit:https://michaelincontext.com/numbers-historian/
2019-10-0345 min
Can I Say This At Church‽Genesis, Creation, and the Lost World of Scripture with Dr. John WaltonSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript The story of creation and how this universe that we swirl around in is ordered is something that has always bubbled in my head. Each time I think I have it figured out I learn something new that entirely shifts my perspective. Can a historical study of the Old Testament help? Guest Bio: John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago fo...
2018-09-1048 minThe Book and The Spade Feed"What the Ancients Thought About Jesus" with Mark ChavalasThe Book and the Spade program #1611
2018-03-2814 minThe Book and The Spade Feed"What the Ancients Thought About Jesus" with Mark ChavalasThe Book and the Spade program #1611
2018-03-2800 min
PODCINEMA en TRPCPODCINEMA en TRPC (02 02 2016) Macizas BondHola amigos Podcinemeros, ya estamos de vuelta. Hoy en el cogollo del meollo, haremos un repaso de las 10 mejores chicas bond, porque seamos realistas, si hay algo que mola de verdad en las pelis de James Bond , son su chavalas .
En Podserial: Pocoyo.
Esta vez nos querido acercar a los más pequeños de la casa con una serie divertida y
educativa que también podremos disfrutar los padres sin sentirnos tontos. Junto a un
montón de amigos entre los que están Pato, Ele y Pajaroto; un niño de 4 años, curioso
y divertido, siempre atento y al qu...
2016-02-031h 17