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Biblical Time MachineGod and Israel – A Marriage in Crisis?This week in the Biblical Time Machine, Prof Lloyd Lewellyn-Jones sits down with Dr Charlie Hadjiev to discuss Hosea, one of the most evocative, troubling and hopeful books of the Hebrew Bible. They cover questions like: When and where was Hosea written?How was adultery viewed in the ancient world? How can Paul Ricour’s hermeneutics shed light on the text? Does Hosea present God as an abusive husband? Dr Charlie Hadjievis a lecturer in biblical studies at St Padarn’s Institute, Cardiff, where he teaches and researches Hebrew Bible, especially prophetic literature. His many publications include ‘“(Not) Her Hus...
2026-02-2342 minBiblical Time MachineIs Love in the Biblical Air? (Valentine's Special)Is love in the biblical air this Valentine's Day?To find out, Professors Helen Bond and Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones take a trip back to the biblical world. They discuss... What is ‘love’ in the biblical imagination? Is there romantic love in the ancient world? Is Song of Songs a wedding Song? How are Heriodas and Antipas anticipated by Ahab and Jezebel? How have we misread David and Bathsheba’s relationship? Why is Paul ‘anti-marriage’? Does same-sex love show up in the Bible? SUPPORT BIBLICAL TIME MACHINEIf you enjoy the podcast, please (pretty please!) consider supportin...
2026-02-1432 minBiblical Time MachineRoman Faith and Christian FaithThe early Christian world was awash with the language of 'belief' (pistis in Greek, fides in Latin). But what does it really mean to 'believe'? Today, we often use the word refer to an assent to a set of propositions: someone might believe that Jesus rose from the dead, or that he was born of a virgin. But is this what the language of belief meant to the early Christians, within the wider Roman world?To unpack the lexis of 'belief', Helen and Lloyd take a trip in the Time Machine with Teresa Morgan, McDonald Agape Professor o...
2026-02-0941 minBiblical Time MachineFrom Nazareth to HollywoodHow are Jesus and early Christianity portrayed on the big screen? To answer this question, Helen and Lloyd take a trip in the Biblical Time Machine with Dr Monica Cyrino, an expert on the reception of the classical world in film. Together, they explore 1950s classics such as Quo Vadis and The Robe, and see how these ‘epic Rome’ films are later parodied in Monty Python’s The Life of Brian.Monica Silveira Cyrino is Professor of Classics at the University of New Mexico, specialising in classical reception studies. She is particularly well known for Big Screen Rome...
2026-02-0244 minBiblical Time MachineWho were the Magi, really?We all know the story of the Magi: they were three kings who followed a star to Bethlehem. But what if this common nativity narrative gets it all wrong? To uncover who the Magi really were, Helen and Lloyd take a trip in the Biblical Time Machine with Dr Eric Vanden Ekyel, author of the popular tome, The Magi: Who They Were, How They’ve Been Remembered (2022; Fortress Press). Eric Vanden Eykel is a New Testament scholar and Associate Professor of Religion at Ferrum College. In addition to his work on the Magi, he is the author But...
2026-01-1946 minBiblical Time MachineWhat are the Non-Canonical Gospels?Many people only know the version of the non-canonical gospels popularised by Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code. The Church did away these 'lost' texts, and their recovery promises to reveal a more primitive version of Jesus that Orthodoxy suppressed. But how much truth is there to this narrative? What really are the non-canonical gospels? In this episode, Helen and Lloyd are joined by Simon Gathercole to uncover the true story of the non-canonical or 'apocryphal' gospels. Simon J. Gathercole is Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Fitzwilliam C...
2026-01-1942 minBiblical Time MachineThe Physical Appearance of JesusThe physical appearance of Jesus is more widely known and distinctive than any other. Yet this familiarity can lead us to overlook a curious fact: in the Gospels, it is never described. This week on the Biblical Time Machine, Helen and Lloyd ask the show's producer John Nelson about this mystery: is it surprising that the Gospels do not describe Jesus' physical appearance, and what might explain this lacuna? Dr John Nelson is the researcher and producer of Biblical Time Machine. He earned his PhD at the University of Edinburgh and is the author of Jesus' Physical A...
2026-01-1244 minBiblical Time MachineDid the Beloved Disciple Exist?The Gospel of John presents itself as rooted in the testimony of 'the disciple whom Jesus loved'. But who was this disciple? Over the centuries, scholars have proposed a baffling range of explanations, from John the son of Zebedee or a 'John the Elder' to Lazarus and Mary Magdalene. Joining Helen and Lloyd in the Time Machine, Dr Hugo Mendez has a different theory: that John is a work of disguised authorship. The beloved disciple was not a real person, but is an idealised literary creation. Hugo Méndez is Associate Professor of Religious Studies in Ancient Me...
2026-01-0542 minBiblical Time MachineAsherah: The Forgotten Wife of God?This week in the Biblical Time Machine, Helen and Lloyd travel back to a time when God had a wife named Asherah... or did he? To help them answer decipher the ancient goddess, our co-hosts enlist the help of Dr Steve Wiggins, a world-leading expert on Asherah. Together, they explore how Asherah came to be associated with the God of Israel, discuss inscriptions and figurines associated with the goddess, and consider why the question of God once having a 'wife' remains so controversial today. Steve Wiggins earned his PhD at the University of Edinburgh in 1992 and taught H...
2025-12-2935 minBiblical Time MachineHow Christmas Carols Retell The NativityEvery Christmas, Christians sing a nativity story shaped as much by hymnody as by the Gospels themselves. In this Christmas special, Helen and Lloyd take a closer look at four of their favourite Christmas carols to ask the question: how do their depictions of Jesus' birth compare with the gospel accounts?For the first time ever, you will also be able to watch the Biblical Time Machine on YouTube. Subscribe to the Biblical Time Machine channel for upcoming content and conversations, including this conversation between Helen and Lloyd.
2025-12-2243 minBiblical Time MachineHow Luke Rewrote Matthew's NativityFor decades, scholars have thought that Matthew and Luke composed their nativity stories separately, perhaps drawing on some underlying material. Yet in this special advent episode, Lloyd Lewellyn-Jones interviews his co-host Helen Bond about her proposal that Luke shows an awareness of Matthew's infancy narrative. Together, they unpack the reasons Luke had for 're-writing' Matthew's nativity and explore why Luke composed his birth story in the way that he did. Helen K. Bond is Professor of Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh. She is a leading scholar of the historical Jesus and early Christianity, with particular e...
2025-12-1539 minBiblical Time MachineBirth Stories in the Ancient WorldHow did ancient biographies narrate the births of their subjects? In this episode, Helen and Lloyd are joined in the Time Machine by Dr Caleb Friedeman, who has set out to explore how biographers described their subject’s infancy. Contrary to modern readers, who often read birth account in ancient lives as works of myth and theology rather than history, Friedeman argues that ancient biographers described the births of their heroes with serious historiographic intent. As we approach Christmas, Helen and Lloyd ask Caleb what this might mean for how ancient readers viewed the stories of Jesus’ birth in Matt...
2025-12-0848 minBiblical Time MachineHow Mary Was LostAt the beginning of advent, Helen and Lloyd sit down with Dr James Tabor to discuss the best-known and least-known woman in history: Mary, the mother of Jesus. They explore how second-century Christians reshaped Mary’s story and obscured the historical woman behind the traditions. They also unpack the rumours surrounding Jesus’ paternity, the emergence of Mary’s perpetual virginity and the long-debated identity of Jesus’ brothers and sisters. Dr James Tabor is a retired Professor of Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he taught...
2025-12-0147 minBiblical Time MachineWomen's Health in the New Testament WorldIn this episode, Helen and Lloyd step into the fascinating world of women’s health in the New Testament world. With help from Professor Laurence Totelin, they explore who provided care, how medicine related to magic, and what medicinal recipes a first-century woman might employ. Along the way, they revisit the woman with chronic bleeding in Mark 5, asking what ancient medical assumptions stand behind her treatments. Laurence Totelin is Professor of Ancient History in School of History, Archaeology and Religion at the University of Cardiff, specialising in Greek and Roman medicine, particularly women’s health, repro...
2025-11-2441 minBiblical Time MachineManichaeism – An Ancient Faith RediscoveredIn this episode, Lloyd fires up the Biblical Time Machine with Professor Nicholas Baker-Brian, and they travel back to third-century Persia to meet one of antiquity’s most fascinating and misunderstood figures: Mani, the visionary behind the global religion we now call Manichaeism. They ask: who was Mani, what are the sources for his life, and what do we know about the ancient faith which bears his name? Nicholas Baker-Brian is Professor of Late Antique Studies in School of History, Archaeology and Religion at the University of Cardiff. He has published widely on religion in late global ant...
2025-11-1741 minBiblical Time MachineHow the Death Penalty Came to DieWhat happened when the laws of Moses were translated into Greek? In this episode, we journey from Sinai to Alexandria with Dr Joel Korytko, whose book The Death of the Covenant Code uncovers how Jewish translators in the third century BCE re-imagined Israel’s laws for a Greek-speaking world. Together with Helen Bond and Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, Joel reveals how death penalties quietly disappeared in the Greek Exodus, and what these changes reveal about Jewish life under Greek rule. This is a story of law, language, and the authority of Scripture in a fast-changing world. Dr Joel Korytko is...
2025-11-1038 minBiblical Time MachinePersian Myth-Making in the Hebrew BibleHow did Persian mythology seep into the texts of the Hebrew Bible? In this week's Biblical Time Machine, Helen and Lloyd are joined by Professor Mark Leuchter, who has recently argued that the 'dynastic myth-making' of the Persian Achaemenid rulers left its mark on Second Temple Jewish texts. Drawing on cognitive science, postcolonial theory, ancient letters and iconography, Mark guides us through the complex world of Persian myth-making and its effects on the Hebrew Bible. Mark Leuchter is Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism and Director of Jewish Studies at Temple University in Philadelphia. His publications i...
2025-10-2746 minBiblical Time MachineWhen Kings Were GodsWhat did it mean to call a king “divine”? In this episode, Helen and Lloyd travel back to the ancient Near East — where kings were not just rulers but sacred figures and “sons of God.” They are joined by Dr Dylan Johnson, who explores how ancient peoples blurred the lines between human and divine authority, and how lawgiving, wisdom, and kingship became intertwined in their understanding of the cosmos.Dr Dylan Johnson is Lecturer in Ancient Near Eastern History at Cardiff University’s School of History, Archaeology and Religion. His research explores how law, power, and divinity intertwined...
2025-10-2037 minBiblical Time MachineJohn – The Fourth Synoptic Gospel?Since the mid-twentieth century, it has been routine for scholars to see John as independent of the Synoptics – Matthew, Mark and Luke. Yet a recent book by Professor Mark Goodacre suggests that John should be read as the fourth and final 'Synoptic' gospel which knew and used all of the Synoptics. Join Helen and Lloyd in the Biblical Time Machine as they explore Goodacre's case. Learn about John's dramatic transformation of the Synoptics, the way his Gospel 'presupposes' the earlier texts, and the payoff of Goodacre's argument for John's authorship and date. Mark S. Goodacre is Professor of...
2025-10-1343 minBiblical Time MachineHeroic Bodies in the Hebrew BibleEsau's hairiness, David's ruddiness, Saul's great height. We tend not to pay much attention to these details, but small bodily features in the Hebrew Bible can reveal a character's whole narrative arc. Join Helen and Lloyd in the Biblical Time Machine, as they explore what it meant to look like a hero in ancient Israel.Their guest this week is Brian R. Doak, Professor of Biblical Studies and Vice President of George Fox Digital at George Fox University. A specialist in the Hebrew Bible and the cultures of the Ancient Near East, his research explores how ancient...
2025-10-0642 minBiblical Time MachineJesus the ExorcistExorcisms on the big screen are terrifying – but what did exorcisms mean in first-century Palestine? Join Helen and Lloyd in the Biblical Time Machine as they uncover the strange world of Greek magical papyri, the Dead Sea Scrolls and charismatic figures viewed as magicians. Joining them in the Time Machine is Professor Graham Twelftree, a leading Jesus historian, who argues that Jesus was perceived in his own lifetime as an exorcist. Graham H. Twelftree is Professor Emeritus of New testament Theology and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity, Regent University in Virginia, and Professor of New Tes...
2025-09-2936 minBiblical Time MachineEunuchs in the Bible & BeyondFrom the royal courts of Babylon to the Acts of the Apostles, eunuchs appear in some of the most intriguing corners of the biblical story. But what did it really mean to be a eunuch in antiquity? Were they trusted chamberlains at the heart of ancient empires, symbols of inclusion at the edges of faith, or even 'angel'-like beings transcending the ordinary categories of gender?In this episode, Helen and Lloyd are joined by Shaun Tougher to explore the lives of eunuchs in the ancient world and their reception in early Christianity. Shaun Tougher is Professor or...
2025-09-1547 minBiblical Time MachineInterpreting Jesus – Miracles, Moses & MemoryCan modern historians really talk about Jesus’ miracles? Did Jesus expect the imminent end of the world? Was he a new Moses figure? And if memory is so unreliable, how can historians claim to know anything about him at all?There’s no one better to wrestle with these questions than this week’s guest: Dale C. Allison Jr., Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. He joins Helen and Lloyd to discuss his latest book, Interpreting Jesus (2025), a fresh collection of essays from one of the world’...
2025-09-0847 minBiblical Time MachineMeet the New TeamThe Time Machine is back... with some changes! Join Helen and her new co-host, ancient history Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, as they discuss what they're working on at the moment: everything from ancient Babylon, the Hittites and Persia's first lady to ancient 'lives' and the historical Mary. They are also joined by the show's new researcher and producer, Dr John Nelson. They explore John's research on the absence of a physical description of Jesus in the Gospels, and ask how Jesus came to acquire the familiar appearance he has today. This episode also offers a g...
2025-09-0131 minBiblical Time MachineWhy the Bible Loves Cyrus the GreatCyrus II was the founder of the Persian Empire, arguably the greatest empire of the Ancient Near East. Cyrus wasn't only a hero to the Persians. In the Hebrew Bible, Cyrus is the only non-Jew that God calls His "anointed one" or "messiah." But does Cyrus really deserve his reputation as the "liberator" of the Jews from Babylon or is it all a piece of ancient propaganda? The incomparable Lloyd Llewelyn-Jones joins Helen and Dave to discuss the glory of the Persian Empire and how Cyrus was interpreted by biblical authors. For more great stuff from Lloyd, c...
2025-05-1957 min
The History of Egypt PodcastCleopatra (All Seven of Them) with Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesRecorded May 2024. A name more famous than its owners. The Cleopatras of Egypt (all seven of them) were remarkably influential women and rulers. Frequently taking up power and responsibilities far beyond their more famous husbands (the Ptolemies), the seven Cleopatras of Egypt (and even more in the wider Hellenistic world) are worthy of greater attention and respect. In this interview, Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones of Cardiff University introduces these figures and his new book The Cleopatras: Forgotten Queens of Egypt.
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Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, The Cleopatras, 2024. Available in hardback, paperback, ebook, and audiobook (read by the author...
2024-10-271h 08
Converging Dialogues#378 - The Cleopatras: A Dialogue with Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesIn this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones about the history of the various Cleopatra queens. They discuss the 7 major Cleopatras, gender roles and norms in Egypt, and the context of the Antigonids, Ptolemies, and Seleucids. They talk about Cleopatra I, incestuous marriages, Potbelly and Cleopatra II and III. They discuss the ethnicity of Cleopatra VII, her various romantic relationships, her suicide, legacy of the Cleopatras, and many more topics. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones is Chair and Professor of Ancient History at Cardiff University. He has his PhD in Ancient History from Cardiff University and has...
2024-10-171h 13
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, History & CultureThe Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt by Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/709484 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt Author: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Narrator: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 26 minutes Release date: May 21, 2024 Genres: History & Culture Publisher's Summary: The definitive story of the seven Cleopatras, the powerful goddess-queens of ancient Egypt One of history’s most iconic figures, Cleopatra is rightly remembered as a clever and charismatic ruler. But few today realize that she was the last in a long line of Egyptian queens who bore that name. In The Cleopatras, historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones tells the dramatic story of these seven in...
2024-05-2103 min
Get Lost In A Captivating Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Cleopatras by Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/26262to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Cleopatras
Author: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Narrator: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 05-21-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Ancient
Publisher's Summary:
One of history’s most iconic figures, Cleopatra is rightly remembered as a clever and charismatic ruler. But few today realize that she was the last in a long line of Egyptian queens who bore that name. In The Cleopatras, historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones tells the dramatic story of these seven incomparable women, vividly recapturing the lost world of Hellenistic Egypt and tracing th...
2024-05-212h 26Fuel Your Mind With A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Next-Level.The Cleopatras by Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/29600to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Cleopatras
Author: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Narrator: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 05-21-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Women
Publisher's Summary:
One of history’s most iconic figures, Cleopatra is rightly remembered as a clever and charismatic ruler. But few today realize that she was the last in a long line of Egyptian queens who bore that name. In The Cleopatras, historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones tells the dramatic story of these seven incomparable women, vividly recapturing the lost world of Hellenistic Egypt and tracing th...
2024-05-212h 26Step Inside An Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Cleopatras by Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/3986to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Cleopatras
Author: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Narrator: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 05-21-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
One of history’s most iconic figures, Cleopatra is rightly remembered as a clever and charismatic ruler. But few today realize that she was the last in a long line of Egyptian queens who bore that name. In The Cleopatras, historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones tells the dramatic story of these seven incomparable women, vividly recapturing the lost world of Hellenistic Egypt and tracing th...
2024-05-212h 26
Start This Inspiring Full Audiobook — Perfect During Your Workout.The Cleopatras by Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/4108to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Cleopatras
Author: Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Narrator: Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Format: mp3
Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 05-09-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
Cleopatra: lover, seductress, and Egypt's greatest queen. A woman more myth than history, immortalized in poetry, drama, music, art, and film. She captivated Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, the two greatest Romans of the day, and died in a blaze of glory, with an asp clasped to her breast - or so the legend tells us. But the real-life story...
2024-05-092h 25
The Royal Studies PodcastPart Two of Egyptian Rulership: Interview with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones on The CleopatrasIn this episode, Ellie Woodacre interviews Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones on his new book The Cleopatras. The Forgotten Queens of Egypt, published by Wildfire/Basic Books in May 2024. We discuss the need for this book which looks at all seven of the Cleopatras who were dynamic and fascinating co-rulers of Ptolemaic Egypt. We also discuss the particular dynamics of Ptolemaic rulership and the ways in which it brought together elements of Macedonian and Egyptian ideas of rule. In addition, we talk about how these women were 'goddess queens' who were worshipped both in their own time and after their death and...
2024-04-1927 minBiblical Time MachineAnimals in the Ancient WorldThe Bible is literally crawling with animals — from the crafty serpent of Genesis to Jesus's parable of the lost sheep. That's because animals (both wild and domesticated) were an integral part of life in the ancient world. In today's episode, Lloyd Llewelyn-Jones is back to explain what lions, donkeys, doves and dogs really meant to the ancient authors of the Bible (and also what a locust and honey sandwich actually tastes like). For more of Lloyd's fascinating insights, check out the sweeping reference book he co-authored with Sian Lewis, The Culture of Animals in Antiquity: A Sourcebook with...
2024-01-011h 01
Focal TrailsFocal Trails_Ep8 - Wikus van der WaltJoin us as we delve into the world of mountain biking with a true legend, Wikus van der Walt.
As a pioneer in the sport, Wikus has left an indelible mark with iconic races such as "To Hell and Back" and the celebrated "Trans Baviaans."
Currently at the helm of Ecobound, he's steering the future of mountain biking with ambitious plans. Tune in to discover his journey, insights, and the exciting vision Ecobound has for the sport's evolution.
2023-11-2129 minFocal TrailsFocal Trails_Ep7 - Adam RoseAdam Rose is an adventure racer, the owner of the ARONAR YouTube channel, and a race reporter for Sleepmonsters.
He aspires to race in an EA the World Championships 2023, after planning and setting it as his goal for the past 10 years.
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2023-10-2047 minFocal TrailsFocal Trails_Ep6 - Jono Le RouxJono is a driven ultra runner based in Hilton KZN.
After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2017, Jono used running as part of his diabetes management. One thing lead to the next and this year he complete the Ultra Trail Drakensberg 100 miler in 33 hours and finishing 5th overall.
Jono is also passionate about growing his local running community and together with his close team they are building something special in their small town.
2023-10-1253 minFocal TrailsFocal Trails_Ep5 - Paul Van Der Westhuizen (Afr)Paul's passion for mountain biking was ignited during his matric year, a pivotal moment in his life catalyzed by a sports injury.
Driven by his love for outdoor adventure and the thrill of conquering challenging terrains, Paul embraced mountain biking as a way to channel his competitive spirit and rediscover the joy of physical activity. Despite his late start in the sport, he quickly established himself as a determined and tenacious rider.
One of Paul's most remarkable achievements in the world of mountain biking is his participation in the grueling Trans Baviaans event. An endurance race of epic proportions, the...
2023-10-0642 minFocal TrailsFocal Trails_Ep4 - Welcome to the teamMeet Rory! A farm boy who is passionate about mountains, the outdoors and adventure. A man of few words. A runner, cyclist, motorbike rider and paddler. Lover of coffee, pizza and beer. Just a cool kid with a camera and tattoos.
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2023-09-2831 min
New Books in Iranian StudiesLloyd Llewellyn-Jones, "Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible" (I. B. Tauris, 2023)The Book of Esther, one of the historical books in the Torah and the Old Testament, is known as a story of community, discrimination, and human ingenuity. It’s core to the Jewish holiday of Purim, with singing, feasting, and other merriment. And it’s unique as one of the few books in the Bible that doesn’t mention God. At all.But it’s also useful as a historical document, as Lloyd Llewellyn Jones writes in his most recent book, Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible (I. B. Tauris, 20...
2023-09-1436 min
New Books in ReligionLloyd Llewellyn-Jones, "Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible" (I. B. Tauris, 2023)The Book of Esther, one of the historical books in the Torah and the Old Testament, is known as a story of community, discrimination, and human ingenuity. It’s core to the Jewish holiday of Purim, with singing, feasting, and other merriment. And it’s unique as one of the few books in the Bible that doesn’t mention God. At all.But it’s also useful as a historical document, as Lloyd Llewellyn Jones writes in his most recent book, Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible (I. B. Tauris, 20...
2023-09-1436 min
Asian Review of BooksLloyd Llewellyn-Jones, "Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible" (I. B. Tauris, 2023)The Book of Esther, one of the historical books in the Torah and the Old Testament, is known as a story of community, discrimination, and human ingenuity. It’s core to the Jewish holiday of Purim, with singing, feasting, and other merriment. And it’s unique as one of the few books in the Bible that doesn’t mention God. At all.But it’s also useful as a historical document, as Lloyd Llewellyn Jones writes in his most recent book, Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible (I. B. Tauris, 20...
2023-09-1436 min
New Books in Jewish StudiesLloyd Llewellyn-Jones, "Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible" (I. B. Tauris, 2023)The Book of Esther, one of the historical books in the Torah and the Old Testament, is known as a story of community, discrimination, and human ingenuity. It’s core to the Jewish holiday of Purim, with singing, feasting, and other merriment. And it’s unique as one of the few books in the Bible that doesn’t mention God. At all.But it’s also useful as a historical document, as Lloyd Llewellyn Jones writes in his most recent book, Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible (I. B. Tauris, 20...
2023-09-1436 min
New Books in Biblical StudiesLloyd Llewellyn-Jones, "Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible" (I. B. Tauris, 2023)The Book of Esther, one of the historical books in the Torah and the Old Testament, is known as a story of community, discrimination, and human ingenuity. It’s core to the Jewish holiday of Purim, with singing, feasting, and other merriment. And it’s unique as one of the few books in the Bible that doesn’t mention God. At all.But it’s also useful as a historical document, as Lloyd Llewellyn Jones writes in his most recent book, Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible (I. B. Tauris, 20...
2023-09-1436 min
New Books in Ancient HistoryLloyd Llewellyn-Jones, "Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible" (I. B. Tauris, 2023)The Book of Esther, one of the historical books in the Torah and the Old Testament, is known as a story of community, discrimination, and human ingenuity. It’s core to the Jewish holiday of Purim, with singing, feasting, and other merriment. And it’s unique as one of the few books in the Bible that doesn’t mention God. At all.But it’s also useful as a historical document, as Lloyd Llewellyn Jones writes in his most recent book, Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible (I. B. Tauris, 20...
2023-09-1436 min
New Books in Middle Eastern StudiesLloyd Llewellyn-Jones, "Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible" (I. B. Tauris, 2023)The Book of Esther, one of the historical books in the Torah and the Old Testament, is known as a story of community, discrimination, and human ingenuity. It’s core to the Jewish holiday of Purim, with singing, feasting, and other merriment. And it’s unique as one of the few books in the Bible that doesn’t mention God. At all.But it’s also useful as a historical document, as Lloyd Llewellyn Jones writes in his most recent book, Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther: Achaemenid Court Culture in the Hebrew Bible (I. B. Tauris, 20...
2023-09-1436 minBiblical Time MachineThe Nasty, Yucky, Funky World of the 1st CenturyFace it — you wouldn't survive two days back in the first century. If the food-borne bacteria didn't kill you, you might keel over from the odors alone! In this episode, Helen and Dave welcome Jodi Magness, biblical archeologist extraordinaire, for a frank and sometimes graphic discussion of what daily life REALLY would have been like in 1st-century Judaea: just nasty! And don't forgot to check out Jodi's book: Stone and Dung, Oil and Spit: Jewish Daily Life in the Time of Jesus. It's terrific. Bonus ContentMembers of the Time Travelers Club get a...
2023-09-1145 min
Books of Titans PodcastPersians by Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesIn this episode, Erik Rostad discusses Persians: The Age of the Great Kings by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, book 20 for his 2023 reading list. Show Notes Author: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones Assyria Episode Babylon Episode The Great Books Reading List 2023 Reading List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Persians by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
2023-09-0821 minBiblical Time MachineHow Yahweh Became GodHow did a (lowercase) god named Yahweh from the pantheon of the ancient Edomites become the one and only (uppercase) God of Judaism, Christianity and Islam? It's a fascinating story that calls into question just how monotheistic the ancient Israelites really were... For this episode, Helen and Dave are joined by Francesca Stavrakopoulou, professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Religion at the University of Exeter, and author of the award-winning book, God: An Anatomy.Join the Time Travelers Club! For $5/month, you can support the podcast (thanks!) and even contribute to the show. Subscribers can...
2023-09-0442 min
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2023-09-0100 minBiblical Time MachineSeason 2 Teaser and Some Big AnnouncementsSeason 2 of Biblical Time Machine is coming soon! We've already recorded a slate of terrific episodes that will be dropping in the next few weeks. Until then, check out the Time Travelers Club, a new way to get involved with the podcast. The Time Travelers Club is a subscription service that lets you support Biblical Time Machine in exchange for some pretty sweet perks, including the opportunity to ask your questions on the air! Subscriptions are $5/month. Below is a schedule of upcoming recording dates and topics. Members of the Time Travelers Club can send us...
2023-08-2505 minBiblical Time MachineSeason 1 Celebration!Thank you loyal listeners for making Season 1 of Biblical Time Machine such a success! In this short recap, Helen and Dave look back on the first 30 episodes and drop some hints about what's to come in Season 2. We'll be taking a short pause to catch up on recordings and make plans for an even bigger and better second season of Biblical Time Machine. But don't fret, we'll be back with new episodes before you know it. In the meantime, keep sending us your emails (we respond to each one!) and please rate and review the...
2023-07-1805 minBiblical Time MachineAre the 12 Tribes of Israel a Myth?The existence of the 12 tribes of Israel is central to the narrative of the Hebrew Bible. The tribes were named after the 12 sons of the patriarch Jacob and believed to be their direct descendants. As the Israelites escaped slavery in Egypt, wandered the desert for 40 years, and eventually conquered and settled the “promised land” of Canaan, they did it all as members of these 12 named tribes. But do we have any evidence outside of the Bible that the 12 Tribes actually existed? Our guest, Andrew Tobolowsky, has studied the history of the 12 Tribes both...
2023-07-0740 minBiblical Time MachineThe Evolution of SatanLearn how a humdrum Hebrew word for "obstacle/adversary" morphed over the centuries into the goat-hoofed, pitchfork-wielding embodiment of all evil. Our guest TJ Wray traces the biblical and historical evolution of Satan from a side character in the book of Job to the snarling chaos monster of Revelation. Check out TJ's book, The Birth of Satan: Tracing the Devil's Biblical Roots, co-authored with Gregory MobleySpecial thanks to listener Daniel Kline for this episode topic suggestion. Email us with your own ideas for future episodes and we'll shout you out on air. If you're enjoying the show, please ra...
2023-06-2657 minBiblical Time MachineBiblical Archeology: What It Can (and Can't) Tell UsFor more than 100 years, archeologists have been scouring the Holy Land for tangible proof that the Bible and its accounts are historically true, but they've largely come up empty handed. Still, modern archeology is one of our greatest resources for understanding the ancient societies that wrote these timeless texts — their beliefs, their rituals and their daily lives. We're thrilled to welcome the legendary biblical archeologist Eric Meyers as our guest. Eric and his wife Carol (who joined us for an episode about women in Ancient Israel) conducted digs in Israel and Italy for more than 40 years and ma...
2023-06-1442 minBiblical Time MachineAll About Our Pal JosephusFinally, an episode about Josephus! Josephus is not only our best source for life in Roman-ruled Judaea, but also our only source. (Much like Dave is his parents' favorite, and only, son.) Josephus wrote A LOT about the Jewish wars with Rome and Jewish history in general, but scholars usually take his accounts with a grain of salt. As a Jew and a Roman citizen during a period of great tumult, Josephus had his own version of history to tell. We welcome Helen's colleague Kimberley Czajkowski, an expert on 1st-century Judaea, to introduce us to the real J...
2023-06-0542 minBiblical Time MachineMusic in Ancient Israel 🎵The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament lists dozens of musical instruments, and we know that the Song of Songs was... well... a song, so what role did music play in Ancient Israel? A big one! Special guest Jonathan Friedmann joins Helen and Dave to talk about his favorite ancient instrument (hint: it has strings), why the high priest in the Temple wore bells on his robes, and to settle the argument once and for all what the psalms originally sounded like. Special thanks to listener Laura Laster who sent us the idea for this episode. If you want t...
2023-05-2542 minBiblical Time MachineHow the Babylonian Exile Changed EVERYTHINGAs much as 80% of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament was written during and immediately after the Babylonian Exile in the 6th century BC. As our guest Anja Klein explains in this fascinating episode, the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar in 587 BC was an inflection point in the history of the Jewish people. In Babylon, the exiled elites of the Kingdom of Judah had to forge a new identity. And out of that trauma (and resilience) came a compelling story of a chosen people and their one true God. Email us with your episode topic ideas. We love to h...
2023-05-1535 minBiblical Time MachineWas Early Christianity a "Cult of the Dead"?Stephen was stoned to death. Peter was crucified (upside down). For early Christians, the highest form of devotion was to suffer and die like Jesus. Those martyrs became the first saints, and their bones and other "relics" were venerated throughout Christendom as part of a "cult of the dead," explains our guest, Kyle Smith. Read Kyle's fascinating book, Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of ChristianityEmail us with your episode topic ideasRate and review us on your favorite podcasting app. Thanks!Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of B...
2023-05-0835 minBiblical Time MachineCoronation Special: Kingship in Ancient IsraelWhen Charles III is anointed with Holy Oil and enthroned as the God-appointed King of the UK, he'll take part of a tradition that dates back to Old Testament times. Ancient Israelite kings weren't gods like their neighbors in the ancient Near East and the prophets blamed them for the Babylonian invasion and exile. But as our guest Madhavi Nevader explains, the Hebrew Bible presents many competing versions of Israelite kingship, some that are downright anti-monarchy and others that present the king as a shadow of a future messiah. Support the showTheme mus...
2023-04-2847 minBiblical Time MachineDavid, Bathsheba & Harem PoliticsAncient harems were about much more than sex. They were the powerful realms of royal women — wives, consorts and concubines — where favored sons were positioned as future kings. What can the biblical account of David and Bathsheba tell us about the reality of ancient harems? A lot! says return guest Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones. Bathsheba, a victim of King David's lust, rises to become "queen mother," the most powerful position in the royal courts of the ancient Near East. Lloyd explains how David and Bathsheba's famous story is at once the product of ancient literary motifs and the real-life exploi...
2023-04-2043 minBiblical Time MachineEaster: The Curious Case of Judas IscariotFor our final Easter episode, Helen and Dave tackle the biggest Easter "baddie" of them all, Judas Iscariot. Everyone knows that Judas betrayed Jesus, but... did he? The gospels, as usual, each put their own twist on Judas, and there's compelling evidence that the character of Judas may have been borrowed from an earlier betrayal tradition involving King David. To clear it all up, we welcome special guest Paul Middleton, professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of Chester. Keep emailing us your episode ideas. We are using them and will give you a shout o...
2023-04-1141 minBiblical Time MachineEaster: What Day Was Jesus Crucified?For centuries, historians have been trying to pinpoint the exact date of the Crucifixion, but biblical math is tricky! As Helen and Dave explain in today's third Easter episode, the gospels aren't in agreement on when Jesus died. Did different traditions about Jesus's death and resurrection exist in the ancient world? Or do the different dates reflect different theological messages that the gospel authors were trying to send? As usual, we get to the bottom of it (or at least come to some moderately satisfying conclusions). Read Helen's great article: "Dating the Death of Jesus"Keep emailing us yo...
2023-04-0733 minFocal TrailsFocal Trails_Ep3 - Seamus AllardiceSeamus Allardice is a freelance journalist who spends most his time covering mountain bike races. He first covered the Trans Baviaans in 2016 and has ridden two editions too. You can follow him on Instagram or Twitter at @seamusallardice.
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2023-04-0538 minFocal TrailsFocal Trails_Ep2 - Harald ZumptHarald Zumpt has been working for IHF Products, distributors for Polar heart rate monitors, for the past 28 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Physiology and his postgraduate studies in Pharmacology. As a competitive swimmer, he transitioned to triathlon and was the first in Africa to complete the Olympic distance triathlon in under two hours. Zumpt manages to maintain an average of 10-12 hours of training per week.
2023-03-3121 minBiblical Time MachineEaster: Meet the Historical Pontius PilateIn the second of four Easter episodes, Helen and Dave investigate the historical Pontius Pilate (or "Ponty P" as Helen calls him). What was Pilate's job in Roman-ruled Judaea? Was Jesus the only controversial messiah figure that Pilate had to contend with? And most importantly, how did Pilate end up buried at the bottom of a lake in Switzerland? Read Helen's excellent book: Pontius Pilate in History and Interpretation See if you can catch the BTM debut of Helen's dog, Tessa, who briefly barks her approval in the background. Thanks, Tessa...Keep emailing us your episode ideas. We ar...
2023-03-3131 minFocal TrailsFocal Trails_Ep1 - The Scheffer AcademyRory started his “professional” athletic career in 2014 as a trail runner. While trail running was his primary focus, he has competed in many disciplines over the years, from cycling and paddling to adventure racing and enduro racing. He is no stranger to the outdoors and feels most at home being out there and active.
With his years of experience in racing locally and internationally, Rory started his coaching business, The Scheffer Academy. Aimed at helping athletes at any level achieve their goals, with the view of making training adaptable and fun. Training is supposed to fit into your...
2023-03-2813 minBiblical Time MachineEaster: Who Was High Priest Joseph Caiaphas?This Easter season, Helen and Dave are doing a series of episodes on the fascinating figures that appear in the Passion narratives of Jesus's trial, crucifixion and resurrection. First up is Joseph Caiaphas, the High Priest of the Jerusalem Temple who — according to two of the gospels, at least — presided over the Jewish council that handed Jesus over to Pontius Pilate. What was the role of the High Priest in the 1st century? Why would Caiaphas have perceived Jesus as a threat, religiously or politically? Helen will explain it all! To learn even more, read Helen's excellent book...
2023-03-2037 min
Truth & TranscendenceEp 86: John Lloyd - Curiosity, Interestedness & The Meaning of LifeCuriosity, Interestedness & The Meaning of LifeLegendary multi–BAFTA Award winning producer John Lloyd CBE is the founder of QI and the producer of some of Britain’s best-loved TV shows. He is of the same opinion as Plato: unmitigated seriousness has no place in human affairs. On the other hand, he also likes A. N. Whitehead’s assertion that it’s more important for something to be interesting than true (although it’s more likely to be interesting if it is true).When it comes to producing and presenting comedic content, John Lloyd is u...
2023-03-171h 54Biblical Time MachineAncient Manuscripts — The Bible Before It Was the BibleThe modern Bible on your bookshelf is the product of centuries of human engagement with really (really!) old texts. Some of the oldest Greek manuscripts of individual books of the New Testament contain "scribbles" in the margins — commentaries, corrections and the occasional doodle. Garrick Allen is fascinated by these "paratexts," all of the extra stuff in manuscripts that show how ancient readers have shaped the scriptures we have today. We're thrilled to have Garrick as our special guest for this installment of Biblical Time Machine. Read Garrick's book: Manuscripts of the Book of Revelation: New Philology, Paratexts, ReceptionFollow Garric...
2023-03-0934 minBiblical Time MachineWomen in Ancient Israel — What Can We Know?The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament is nearly silent on the lives of ordinary women in the ancient world. Thankfully, we have intriguing clues from archeology and ethnography that help piece together women's lives more than 3,000 years ago. Special guest Carol Meyers doesn't think that Ancient Israelite society was a strict patriarchy — despite troublesome verses like the so-called "curse of Eve" — but that women exercised important economic, social, and ritual functions in home and village life. Read Carol's book: Rediscovering Eve: Ancient Israelite Women in ContextEnjoying Biblical Time Machine? Rate and review us on your favorite podcast appEmail us with epi...
2023-02-2734 minBiblical Time MachineThe Messiah — Not What You Think!Return guest Matthew Novenson drops some absolute bombs in this eye-opening episode about messiahs. Pretty much everything you've been told about ancient beliefs about the messiah is wrong (in varying degrees). As Matt patiently explains, many things got lost in translation (and transliteration) from the Hebrew mashiach to the Greek khristos to the English messiah/Christ. But a close reading of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament in their original languages reveals some stunning insights. Don't miss it!While you're here, check out Matt's two excellent books about messiahs:Christ Among the Messiahs: Christ Language in Pa...
2023-02-1739 minBiblical Time MachineRecognizing the Jewishness of JesusIt's easy to read the New Testament and think that Jesus's ministry and message ("grace, forgiveness, love") was somehow in stark opposition to Judaism ("the law, justice, purity"). In today's episode, guest Amy-Jill Levine explains how Jesus's teachings, actions and miracles fit squarely within 1st-century Jewish beliefs and practice, and why understanding Jesus's Jewishness is imperative for healing the centuries-old rift between Jews and Christians. Excellent books by Amy-Jill Levine:The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish JesusThe Jewish Annotated New TestamentShort Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi
2023-02-0639 minBiblical Time MachineThe Dead Sea Scrolls are a Big DealDiscovered in 1946 in abandoned caves in Israel, the Dead Sea Scrolls are by far the oldest copies we have of books from the Hebrew Bible. The ancient horde of scrolls — more than 1,000 — also sheds light on the mysterious community called the Essenes who retreated to the Dead Sea wilderness around the time of Jesus. Helen and Dave are joined by Dead Sea Scroll expert Charlotte Hempel, who challenges some of the conventional assumptions about the Essenes and explains why the millennia-old scrolls are still a really big deal. Support the showTheme music written and perfo...
2023-01-2334 minBiblical Time MachineWhat Did Jesus Look Like?Everybody knows what Jesus looked like—the beard, the flowing locks, the tunic, and of course, the sandals! But incredibly, the Bible doesn't include a single physical description of Jesus... So where did the standard Western image come from, and is any of it historically accurate? Dave and Helen welcome back guest Joan Taylor, who makes a strong case that Western art painted a distorted picture of the real Jesus. Read Joan Taylor's excellent book: What Did Jesus Look Like?Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, cr...
2023-01-1342 minBiblical Time Machine"In the Beginning..." Origins of the Creation StoryThe Book of Genesis is packed with iconic stories: the Creation, Adam & Eve, Noah's Ark... but where did those ancient tales come from? Yale Assyriologist Eckart Frahm joins Helen and Dave as they set the time machine all the way back to the "Beginning" to explore the intriguing connections between ancient Mesopotamian myth and the "Primeval History" recorded in Genesis. Did ancient Israel borrow some of its origin stories from Babylon? Hear the evidence and decide for yourself. Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 p...
2023-01-0234 minBiblical Time MachineBTM Christmas Special: The Nativity StoriesMagi and mangers and murderous kings — it must be Christmas! The New Testament tells two very different stories of Jesus's birth, but why? Helen and Dave set the Biblical Time Machine to December 25, Year 1 to discuss why the authors of Matthew and Luke chose to write their own particular versions of the Nativity story, each with important theological and political undertones. And was Jesus even born in Year 1? We'll answer all your Christmas questions. Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-12-2330 minBiblical Time MachineMeet the Historical Virgin MaryWith Christmas just around the corner, Helen and Dave piece together a picture of the woman who was there from the start — Mary, the mother of Jesus. Betrothed at 12 or 13 to a much older man, what would life have been like for a Galilean peasant woman and mother (and widow, perhaps?) in the 1st century? And what did Mary make of her unusual son and his radical mission? Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-12-1639 minBiblical Time MachineWas Herod Really a 'Bad Guy'?In the Bible, Herod is a power-hungry, paranoid King who orders the execution of all boy babies in Judea. But did any of that really happen? Join Helen and Dave as they discuss Herod's historic legacy and catalog the people that he definitely did kill (including his favorite wife). Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-12-0931 minBiblical Time MachineWho Was Paul?According to the Bible, Paul was once Saul, a Christian-persecuting zealot who "converted" to Christianity. But did Paul, the earliest author in the New Testament, see himself as anything other than Jewish? Special guest Matthew Novenson joins Helen and Dave to discuss which of Paul's letters are legit, and what life would have been like for a diaspora Jew like Paul in the 1st century. Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-11-2842 minBiblical Time MachineAncient Persia and the Book of EstherDid you know there's not a single mention of God, prayer, or prophets in the Book of Esther? So how did this entertaining tale of beauty contests, banquets, and impaled bad guys make it into the Hebrew Bible? Special guest Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones joins Helen and Dave to discuss the ancient Persian origins of the Book of Esther. Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-11-1840 minBiblical Time MachineAll About the Second TempleThe Second Temple in Jerusalem was a wonder of the ancient world and the center of Jewish life. In this episode, Dave and Helen describe the grandeur of the Temple complex after a major upgrade under Herod the Great, how Temple sacrifices worked, and why money changers played an important role (even if Jesus wasn't a fan). Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-11-0737 minBiblical Time MachineJohn the BaptistWhat were the Jewish origins of baptism? Did people really wear camel hair and eat bugs? According to Josephus, was John the Baptist a "bigger deal" than Jesus? Special guest Joan Taylor joins Helen and Dave to discuss how John the Baptist fits into the 1st-century world of the New Testament. Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-10-3145 minBiblical Time MachineJesus's Female DisciplesWomen played a hugely important role in Jesus’s inner circle and in early Christianity, but the New Testament only gives us a few tantalizing clues. In this episode, Helen and Dave fill in the forgotten stories of Jesus’s female disciples. Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-10-2133 minBiblical Time MachineWho Wrote the New Testament and Why?The New Testament wasn't handed down from on high as a complete and fully formed text. The books of the NT were written by different individuals at different times to meet the spiritual needs of different communities. Join Dave and Helen as they explore the historical roots of the "Good Book" and the people who wrote it. Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-10-1344 minBiblical Time MachineThe Historical (Not Hysterical) JesusDave and Helen dive into the biggest Bible history question of them all — who was the real Jesus? Lucky for us, Helen wrote a whole book about it, so there's plenty of fascinating clues to discuss. Support the showTheme music written and performed by Dave Roos, creator of Biblical Time Machine. Season 4 produced by John Nelson.
2022-10-0136 min
Western CivThe Persians: An Interview with Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesToday I sit down with historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones to discuss his most recent work: "The Persians: Age of Kings". We talk about all your usual topics: Cyrus and Darius the Great, the Persian Wars and Xerxes, and, of course, Alexander the Great. All from the Persian perspective.Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastPremium Subscription: www.glow.fm/westernciv
2022-06-011h 01
White House ChronicleHealth benefits of Tai Chi for Covid long-haulers, ME/CFS, and other patientsHost Llewellyn King discusses how the practice of Tai Chi can help Covid long-haulers, ME/CFS and other patients with Lloyd Kelly, a Louisville, Kentucky-based artist and certified Tai Chi instructor.
2022-05-1328 min
Ancient Heroes#37 - The World's First Superpower (w/ Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones)The Persian Empire was one of the ancient world's greatest powers. Historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones joins me to discuss the rise, reign, and fall of this massive (and massively misunderstood) empire.
2022-04-2257 min
Tune In To Your Ears To A Sensational Full Audiobook.Persians by Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/26099to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Persians
Author: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Narrator: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Format: mp3
Length: 18 hrs and 42 mins
Release date: 04-12-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 187 ratings
Genres: Ancient
Publisher's Summary:
The Achaemenid Persian kings ruled over the largest empire of antiquity, stretching from Libya to the steppes of Asia and from Ethiopia to Pakistan. In Persians, historian Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones tells the epic story of this dynasty and the world it ruled. Drawing on Iranian inscriptions, cuneiform tablets, art, and archaeology, he shows how the Achaemenid Persian Empire was the world’s first superpower—one...
2022-04-126h 42
Ithaca BoundAchaemenid Empire's Hegemony in the Mediterranean w. Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesThe Achaemenid Empire was the largest empire for its time and held substantial holdings in the eastern Mediterranean Basin. Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, Cardiff University, joins the show to discuss the empire's hegemony in the Mediterranean.
2021-05-1852 min
Diss and ThatDiss and That Ep.10 Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesIn this episode, Angus is joined by acclaimed author and academic Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones. They discuss Lloyd's Ph.D. thesis that was complete in 2000 titled 'Women and Veiling in Ancient Greece'. Lloyd also discusses the jump from a Ph.D. thesis to his career in teaching and writing professionally.
2021-03-0353 min
Hole in One Golf PodcastHole in One Golf Podcast - Llewellyn Matthews, legendary Welsh Amateur Golfer #GolfingTales #1Joining me is an old friend and former Glamorgan team mate Llewellyn Matthews from Southerndown Golf Club (Wales, UK). Llew is regarded as one of Wales’ greatest ever Amateur Golfers, having won the Welsh Amateur title back to back in 2006 and again in 2007, the first player to achieve this since the legendary JR Jones (Langland Bay) in the mid 1980s. He tells me how he quickly rose through the ranks at Southerndown Golf Club where there was a large & highly competitive junior section. He learnt from the senior mentors around him and leveraged rivalries with fellow juniors, playing up to...
2020-06-201h 43
GriefcastEp. 57 Kayleigh Llewellyn (returns)Cariad talks again to writer and performer Kayleigh Llewellyn (In My Skin, Stella, BAFTA Rocliffe). Kayleigh came on the show before (Episode 9) to talk about losing six members of her family in a year. There was a lot to cover and so Cariad wanted to bring Kayleigh back in to talk about her grief journey and how it's progressed since then. As ever they talk grief, anxiety + psychics. You can follow Kayleigh on twitter @kaydllew or you can watch In My Skin, her new BBC3 pilot on the iPlayer now. You can follow Griefcast on twitter a...
2018-10-311h 11
Enlightenment lectures (audio)Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones - Handel In The OrientDr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones presents a discussion seminar examining Handel in the Orient.
2018-06-041h 01
Simon LloydAutumn 2017 MixtapeTracklist
Four Set - Scientists
Death On The Balcony - With Clear Eyes
Modd - Swan Meadow
Joseph Ashworth - Dominika
Guhus - Returning Home
Christina Novelli & Roger Silver - Is It Too Late
Davi - Distant Memory
Henry Saiz - In The Distance (Theo Kottis Remix)
Jospeh Ashworth - Canary
Llewellyn - Again & Again
Landikhan - Ataraxia (Constantantijn Lange Remix)
Adam Port - I Never Wear Black (Simple Symmetry Remix)
Joe Goddard - Children (Hercules & Love Affair Remix)
Jonas Rathsman and Joseph Ashworth - Esme
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GriefcastEp.9 Kayleigh LlewellynCariad talks to writer, comedian + improviser Kayleigh Llewellyn (BAFTA Rocliffe, Stella, Hospital People, Casualty) about a year in her life which was filled with grief. Kayleigh lost several members of her family over a brief period, from her Nan to her nephew and she talks with true courage about a horrific time. As ever they discuss grief, Hells Angels + forgiving yourself. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast, follow us on instagram @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because you are not alone.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/griefcast....
2017-05-3151 minThe University of Edinburgh: The University of EdinburghDr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones - Handel In The OrientDr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones presents a discussion seminar examining Handel in the Orient.
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CarpoolJohn Lloyd CarPoolLegendary comedy producer John Lloyd, the man behind Blackadder, Not The Nine O'Clock News, Spitting Image and Qi get's a lift to the pub
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carpool audioJohn Lloyd carpool audioLegendary comedy producer (Spitting Image, Blackadder, Qi) John Lloyd gets a lift to the pub.
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