In Part 1 of a series about a young Jewish girl, Hadassah, who would grow up to be queen in a foreign land, we discuss the conquest of Judah by Babylon, and the subsequent overthrow of Babylon by Cyrus the Great. After the fall of Babylon, Cyrus established the Achaemenid Empire, which became one of the most significant and influential empires in ancient history.
This episode features a speech by Cyrus in which he encourages religious tolerance and lays the foundation for the return of exiled Jews to their homeland.
This is our 150th episode and the 100th episode in the series: 50 Books of the Bible in 50 Weeks. We wrap up the...
The Gospel of John, traditionally linked to Jesus' disciple John the Apostle, offers a fresh perspective on Jesus' life and teachings. Likely written between...
Today’s episode centers on the prophet Nahum, exploring how his often-overlooked book foreshadows themes about Jesus within the grand tapestry of the Bible. It...
