Bible and Archaeology

Satan wasn't always God's greatest enemy. In the Hebrew Bible, “the satan” appears as an agent in God's heavenly court. But by the New Testament, Satan has become the Devil, God's cosmic opponent, and in Revelation, he is a terrifying dragon. This week, Peter Miller returns to Bible & Archaeology to trace the surprising development of Satan across the New Testament. How did this figure evolve from Matthew and Paul to Revelation? Why does Satan become associated with evil, temptation, demons, and cosmic rebellion? And where did the image of the dragon come from?

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👉 Podcasts Referenced:
Did Christians Get Satan Wrong? Why The Hebrew Bible Says Something Different
The Origins of Demons
The Origins of Lilith
Witch Hunts, Black Cats, and the Bible: The Surprising Connection

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🎙️ Credits Guest: Dr. Peter Miller
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What happened when the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant? In 1 Samuel, the Ark brings plague, mice, death, and toppled idols to the Philistines, forcing them to return it to Israel. But the strange events don’t end there because more Israelites die on its return. But why? This week, Bob Cargill is back to explore one of the Bible’s strangest stories. Join us as we examine what this story of the Ark’s capture and return reveals about the Ark of the Covenant, the Philistines, ancient Israel, and the Hebrew Bible’s formation.

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What happens when kings try to control how an entire kingdom worships? This week, Shane Thompson joins us to explore cult centralization in the ancient world through three famous rulers: Hezekiah, Josiah, and Akhenaten. What can archaeology, the Hebrew Bible, and ancient Near Eastern history tell us about these dramatic reforms? From religious reforms in Judah to Aten worship in ancient Egypt, we examine how monotheism, temple worship, political power, and royal authority intersected.
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📚 Reading Recommendations
"The Varied Forms of Cult Centralization in the Ancient Near East" by Shane M. Thompson

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Guest: Dr. Shane M. Thompson
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This week, Leslie Virnelson joins us to explore how the Hebrew Bible's view of sex work differs dramatically from modern assumptions. From big-name characters like Ruth and Tamar to the concepts of prostitution and adultery, we'll challenge some of the most common misconceptions about sexuality, sex work, and law in the biblical world.

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📚 Reading Recommendations
Fruit of Her Hands: Women, Work, and Society in the Hebrew Bible by Leslie G. Virnelson
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Guest: Dr. Leslie Virnelson
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Is The Odyssey historically accurate? This week, classicist Celsiana Warwick joins the podcast to explore some of the enduring questions behind Homer's Odyssey, from Odysseus' "heroism" and the real role of Penelope, to questions of historical accuracy in translation and adaptation.

📚 Reading Recommendations
Wilson (accessible/contemporary)
Fitzgerald (poetic)
Lattimore (line by line)

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Guest: Dr. Celsiana Warwick
Hosted and edited by Dr. Jordan Jones
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