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Step into the cradle of civilization and discover the secrets of ancient Mesopotamia. This podcast delves deep into the rich history, groundbreaking innovations, and profound cultural legacies of the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. From the rise of Sumer and the grandeur of Babylon to the enigmatic stories of Assyria and Akkad, *Mysteries of Mesopotamia* explores how this ancient region shaped the world as we know it. Discover how the Mesopotamians revolutionized human progress ...
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History and myth of the Cradle of Civilization, bronze age Mesopotamia, beginning with the dawn of writing. The show will cover the full history of Mesopotamia, from Gilgamesh to Nabonidas, a span of some 2500 years, with myths of heroes and gods, and tales of daily life peppered throughout. Sumer, Akkad, Old Babylon, Hittites, and Israel have all been covered in depth, current episodes get deep into the Assyrian Empire. New episodes every other Wednesday. Online at oldeststories.net.
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History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria is the masterwork of one of the fathers of modern egyptology. This work, in twelve volumes, was translated from the French original, “Histoire ancienne des peuples de l'Orient classique” by E. L. McClure and published in 1903-1904. Maspero was a largely self-taught master of hieroglyphic translation. In November 1880, he was placed at the head of a French archeological mission, which developed later into the Institut Français d’Archéol ...
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Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! So, grab your cup of coffee and tune in for this humorous, relatable, and simplistic explanation of the Bible. Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn (and the occasional guest) reading and discussing a different portion of Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. For coffee drinkers only... just kidding. A P40 Ministries podcast. For more info, go to www.p40ministries.com
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Thin End of the Wedge explores life in the ancient Middle East. There are many wonderful stories we can tell about those people, their communities, the gritty reality of their lives, their hopes, fears and beliefs. We can do that through the objects they left behind and the cities where they once lived. Our focus is on the cultures that used cuneiform (“wedge-shaped”) writing, so mostly on ancient Iraq and nearby regions from about 3000 BC to about 100 AD. Thin End of the Wedge brings you ex ...
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The controlling theme of our Podcasts is that we are all children of God who is no respecter of persons. We are all created equal by God. The primary purpose of a democratic republic is to protect that equality, making all laws equal to all citizens all the time. We need to return to the vision of our forefathers that "certain truths are self evident, that among our inalienable rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If we are to survive as a republic, we must hold firm to th ...
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Join us on a journey of exploration and discovery as we delve into the depths of the Bible from a Jewish perspective. Our podcast offers an in-depth reading and analysis of the scriptures, exploring the nuances and meanings of each passage. But we don't stop there - we also tackle questions that arise along the way, providing thoughtful and informative answers. Our podcast is designed for those who are seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible and want to explore its teachings in a meaning ...
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Season 6, Podcast 58, Isaiah 10:1-17, “Fall of Assyria.” Isaiah 10 begins with a very familiar word in the Bible—‘Woe.” Even the sound of the word denotes sorrow. It is also often used as a warning or a curse or a judgment that is about to fall. The reason it comes before the fall rather than after is because the ‘woe’ can be averted if the people …
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A new king is in town, and he is awful: Menahem genocides his own people for not accepting him as king Menahem bows to Assyria and pays tribute The history of Pul, King of Assyria The chaotic political climate of Israel as Assyria moves in Be sure to click every link: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p…
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Season 6, Podcast 61, Isaiah 11:11-16, “The Gathering of Israel.” The story of the House of Israel is epic. Tremendous blessings came to Abraham because of his righteousness. Genesis 17:5-7 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fr…
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Paul talks about predestination: A discussion on the 5 points of Calvinism: Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of the Saints Does Ephesians 1 relate to any points of Calvinism? Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - …
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God judges Israel for her sins: Hoshea, the last king of Israel, tries to partner with Egypt to defeat Assyria Assyria besieges Samaria and wins Assyria completely displaces everyone in Israel and takes complete control of the land Is God mean for expecting people to worship Him? Why did God judge His people? There are so many other things P40 does…
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Season 6, Podcast 60, Isaiah 11:1-10, “The Stem of Jesse.” The entire focus of Isaiah is on Christ. Isaiah 11:1 1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: The stem of Jesse is Christ. Jesse, of the House of Judah, was the father of David and through the lineage of David the Christ child sh…
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Season 6, Podcast 59, Isaiah 10:18-34, “The House of Pride.” Sennacherib, king of Assyria, upon his attack of Jerusalem had every reason to believe that he would receive no significant opposition. His army had about 200,000 men. At the time of his attack against Jerusalem, Judah’s army was only probably 15,000 or less. Sennacherib declared victory …
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Here's what the end of the letter to the Galatians looks like: Paul writes the final segment in his own hand Why scribes were used in the days of Paul The legalizers were motivated by fear and pride Paul concludes with the same greeting he used at the beginning of Galatians, but it hits differently Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://…
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Buy the Oldest Stories books!: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhS :In this episode of Oldest Stories, we explore the complex military and political history of Urartu during its northern campaigns in the early 8th century BCE. As King Menua consolidates power and expands Biainilli influence into the Armenian Highlands, he clashes with the highland polities of E…
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Hey Faithful Listeners! This episode was supposed to be uploaded Monday, but I accidentally missed it. So here it is now. I am so sorry for the mistake! In today's episode: Israel goes through several dynasties in a short period of time Assyria is closing in on Israel Jotham becomes king in Judah Jotham rebuilds the gate to the temple of God Here's…
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Tina explains what animal teeth and bones can tell us about life in ancient Iraq. What did people eat? And what did those animals eat? How were flocks and herds managed? What does this tell us about status and economy? We learn what new strands of evidence are provided by scientific analyses. 3:12 about zooarchaeology 4:17 state of play 7:33 cow te…
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Ahaz, a terrible king, is introduced in this episode: Ahaz was the first king of Judah to perform human sacrifice Ahaz stripped the temple treasuries to pay the King of Assyria Ahaz built an altar to a Syrian god and put it in front of YHWH's temple Ahaz removed the temple furniture, including God's altar How the fall of Ahaz is similar to the fall…
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Snow kept falling and silence descended upon the camp. The flames of the fire had been killed by the wind; there was only the red light of the shards in Elara’s satchel, however. No one spoke. The last words of the shadow man were still ringing in their ears: “One more piece… and the flame awakens”. Sukanya, finally breaking the silence, was speaki…
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Paul ties up Galatians with some more words about how to live in freedom: Share all good things with your teachers/pastors Is tithing mentioned in the New Testament? Why giving is sharing A man reaps what he sows An encouraging promise for those who are working hard but don't see the fruit of the labor There are so many other things P40 does! Check…
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Season 6, Podcast 57, Isaiah 9:8-21, “Come Unto Christ.” The Prophets, such as Isaiah and John, who appear to be the most negative are, upon close reading, the most positive. They are not prophets of doom. They are prophets of hope. The only reason they forecast destruction is to warn the people that they should repent. If they repent, they may avo…
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Synopsis: This episode covers the early civilizations of Egypt and the Caucasus region, including the Kura-Araxes and Maikop. “In succession to the Spirits of the Dead and the Demigods, the Egyptians reckon the First Dynasty to consist of eight kings. Among these was Menes (Narmer), whose rule in Egypt was illustrious. I shall record the rulers of …
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Season 6, Podcast 56, Isaiah 9:1-7, “Unto Us a Child is Born.” John the Revelator and Isaiah were both visionaries of an extraordinary nature. John the Revelator’s peculiar role as prophet was to tell the history, not only of the whole world, but also of the premortal existence of man and the post mortal existence of man. Isaiah’s peculiar role as …
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Sorry for the late post - Spotify had this scheduled, but didn't post it on the correct day. Today we look at the daily life and industry of the Armenian highland kingdom of Urartu through the eyes of three Hurrians, a miner, a smelter, and an iron worker. This is a historical fiction, but it is based on what we can know about the industries and da…
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Paul explains how to love like Jesus did: Is it judgmental to tell someone they are sinning? The meaning of "bear each other's burdens" Do you have to love yourself first in order to properly love others? Why some Christians are hesitant to carry another person's burden Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-a…
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Season 6, Podcast 55, Isaiah 8:14-22, “A Stone of Stumbling and a Rock of Offense.” Last time we ended with “Sanctify the Lord of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” Synonyms for sanctify are to bless, to consecrate, to hallow, to glorify, to purify, to venerate, to exalt. That is the message of Isaiah 8. This is a …
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In today's discussion of the Holy Spirit: Does the Holy Spirit leave Christians who sin? How can Christians still sin if they have the Holy Spirit inside them? Can Christians habitually sin? The fruits of the Spirit explained Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko…
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Another king fails toward the end of his life: King Azariah (Uzziah) starts out as a good king of Judah Uzziah becomes arrogant toward the end of his life God strikes Uzziah with leprosy Meanwhile, Israel goes through 3 different dynasties in 2 months There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H…
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Season 6, Podcast 54, Isaiah 8:1-13, “Waters of Shiloh.” Isaiah’s style is unique. Like the Book of Revelation, everything is symbolic. What happens in Verses 1-3 in Isaiah 8, which is both literal and metaphorical, perhaps exceeds our expectations. In a dramatic way the Lord commands Isaiah and his wife to have a son. Before the child is even conc…
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Season 6, Podcast 53, Isaiah 7:17-25, “God is My Refuge.” As stated earlier, this is a time of tremendous turmoil for the House of Judah. The tribe of Benjamin stayed with the tribe of Judah when the northern kingdoms split, but their tribe blends in with Judah and no distinction is made. Ephraim, though it is an individual tribe, as used in Isaiah…
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Paul begins to wrap up his letter with some advice: How Christians can avoid legalism Why it's so easy for Christians to fall into legalism Was Paul for or against circumcision? Why did Paul circumcise Timothy? Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - htt…
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2 Kings 14 has a lot to say: Amaziah becomes the new king of Judah Amaziah becomes prideful and starts worshipping Edomite gods after a successful battle Israel completely plasters Judah in battle Amaziah dies the same way that his father did Jeroboam becomes the next king of Israel The #1 lesson we learn from the kings Click all the links for more…
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Season 6, Podcast 52, Isaiah 7:1-16, “Shall Call His Name Immanuel.” This is a time of enormous turmoil for the Jews. Shortly after the death of King Solomon, about 930 BC, due to heavy taxes, the ten northern tribes under the leadership of Jeroboam I rejected Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, and formed their own kingdom, known as the Northern Kingdom…
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Paul makes some closing arguments about the pointlessness of legalism: The story of Abraham revisited Ishmael represents the Old Covenant, and Isaac represents the New Covenant Why legalism makes people like Ishmael Why grace makes Christians like Isaac Hey! Don't leave before looking at other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn…
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Synopsis: The launch of “The Ancient World – Ages”, a new series covering the Early Bronze Age Collapse (c. 2200 BC) and the remaking of Southwest Eurasia. We start things off with a discussion of the Ubaid and Uruk Periods of early Mesopotamia. “After Anu, Enlil, Enki, and Ninhursag Had fashioned the black-headed people, Vegetation luxuriated from…
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Elisha is about to die: He gives a final prophecy to the king The king refuses to fully go through with the prophecy Elisha dies and is buried Elisha's body raises another man to life How Elisha's life mimicked that of Jesus Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries…
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Season 6, Podcast 51, Isaiah 6:5-13, “Return from Babylon.” Let’s look at the approximate timeline from the prophet Isaiah to the birth of Christ and finally the Diaspora. Let’s consider Isaiah’s vision of Jesus Christ in 740 BC to be the beginning of his ministry as prophet of Israel. That would have been at the death of King Uzziah. Isaiah was pr…
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Season 6, Podcast 50, Isaiah 6:1-4, “The Holy Temple.” King Uzziah died around 740 BC which marks the year that Isaiah saw Jesus in vision which came at the beginning of his ministry. Isaiah 6:1 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. This establishes Isaiah…
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Paul continues his plea to the Galatians: "Be like me." Was this an arrogant thing for Paul to say? Thoughts on Paul's claim that the Galatians welcomed him as if they were welcoming Jesus. Paul's sickness discussed. Why Paul wanted the Gentiles to live as Gentiles. There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtub…
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The Israelites are at it again: Jehu's son becomes king and continues in the "sins of Jeroboam" A refresher on Jeroboam, the first king of Israel Israel again worships golden calves and the Asherah pole God sends the Syrian army against the Israelites A brief history on the state of Syria during the reign of Hazael Hey! Don't go away yet! Also chec…
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