Biblical World Episodes
- Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 11)
Episode: We’re back with Tablet X of the Epic of Gilgamesh! Gilgamesh must face reality. From the grief over Enkidu to a search for his (Noah-like) ancestor Utnapishtim on Mt. Mashu, Gilgamesh will learn about his mortality. Meet scorpion beings and enjoy this next installment with Amy and Chris! Click to listen back to PART… Read more: Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 11) - Chris and Kyle – Biblical Archaeology Rising (Part 2)
Episode: In part II of our intro to Biblical Archaeology, Kyle and Chris explore the contributions of W. F. Albright (who knew over 20 languages) and G. E. Wright, Kathleen Kenyon and others, and the emergence of New Archaeology, regional approaches, and other new methods. They also consider questions of faith and history, theology and archaeology,… Read more: Chris and Kyle – Biblical Archaeology Rising (Part 2) - Chris and Kyle – Biblical Archaeology Rising (Part 1)
Episode: In this two-part series, Kyle and Chris delve deeply into the history of “biblical” archaeology. What is this field? How did we get to where we are today? Who are some of the characters that shaped the field along the way? If you’ve ever pondered these (or related) questions, then this mini-series is for… Read more: Chris and Kyle – Biblical Archaeology Rising (Part 1) - Mary Buck – The Babylonian Period
Episode: In this second of our “Second Temple Series,” Mary Buck discusses the Neo-Babylonian period. Of particular interest is the impact of the Babylonian Empire on the Kingdom of Judah. Babylonian Period. This short-lived “flash-in-the-pan” empire has an outsized impact on history. Learn how and why in this episode! Key BCE dates discussed: 627 – Nabopolassar… Read more: Mary Buck – The Babylonian Period - Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 10)
Episode: We’re back with Tablet IX of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh must face reality. From the grief over Enkidu to a search for his (Noah-like) ancestor Utnapishtim on Mt. Mashu, Gilgamesh will learn about his mortality. Meet scorpion beings and enjoy this next installment with Amy and Chris! Click to listen back to PART… Read more: Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 10) - Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 9)
Episode: We’re back now with Tablet VIII of the Epic of Gilgamesh, and our grief knows no bounds. Tune in and hear Amy and Chris discuss the depths of Gilgamesh’s pain, grief, and loss. They also discuss how Gilgamesh memorializes his friend, and what might have happened in the missing part of the tablet. Click to… Read more: Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 9) - Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 8)
Episode: We’re back, with Tablet VII of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an emotional high point in the epic. Chris and Amy take us into the friendship of Gilgamesh and Enkidu, the aftermath of Humbaba’s death, and the curse-filled waiting for Enkidu’s fate to unfold. Tune in and enjoy! Click to listen back to PART 1, PART… Read more: Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 8) - Kyle Keimer – Misunderstanding Sacrifice (part 2)
Episode: Kyle Keimer joins to add insights from archaeology to an earlier OnScript episode called Misunderstanding Sacrifice (listen HERE). Dru and Matt L talk about the incomplete pictures gained from archaeology AND the Bible, and how to grapple with both. This episode is cross-listed with the OnScript podcast. Guest/Co-Host: Kyle Keimer is know to listeners of… Read more: Kyle Keimer – Misunderstanding Sacrifice (part 2) - Mary Buck – The Assyrian Period
Episode: In this first of our “Second Temple Series,” Mary Buck takes us back well before the Second Temple Period, back to the Assyrian Period. Beware, there’s a pop quiz here! Learn which Second Temple site is her favorite, and much more! Host: Mary Buck is back hosting this new series!! Image Attribution: By יעקב –… Read more: Mary Buck – The Assyrian Period - Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 7)Episode: We’re back, with Tablet VI of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Chris and Amy take us on a deep dive into the “love” of Ishtar, Gilgamesh refusing that love as cruel and temporary, the Bull of Heaven’s rage and death, and the impending fate of Enkidu. Tune in and enjoy! Click to listen back to… Read more: Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 7)
- Best Archaeological Finds of 2024 (Part 2) – Chris and Kyle
Episode: Part 2 of our Best Archaeological Finds for 2024 (we’re not that far into 2025!). Enjoy this second of a two-part series. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue by becoming a regular donor. Related Episodes: Have a listen to Part I HERE. Image Attribution: Cuneiform tablet… Read more: Best Archaeological Finds of 2024 (Part 2) – Chris and Kyle - Best Archaeological Finds of 2024 (Part 1) – Chris and Kyle
Episode: Back by popular demand is our Best Archaeological Finds series, and this one for 2024 (we’re not that far into 2025!). Enjoy this first of a two-part series. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue by becoming a regular donor. Image Attribution: Cuneiform tablet known as… Read more: Best Archaeological Finds of 2024 (Part 1) – Chris and Kyle - Egyptology and the Exodus Narrative – Chris and Mark (Egypt Series)
Episode: We’re continuing our series on Egypt and the Bible! In this episode we’re focused on the geography, archaeology, and the history of the exodus, including the route and wilderness wanderings. We discuss the sites Pi-Ramesses, Pithom, and Succoth. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Mark Janzen Give: Visit our Donate Page if you want to help Biblical World and OnScript continue… Read more: Egyptology and the Exodus Narrative – Chris and Mark (Egypt Series) - Historical Geography – John Monson
Episode: In this episode, Kyle and Chris are joined by John Monson to discuss the history of one of their favorite subjects – the Historical Geography of the Bible. Guest: Dr. Monson was born to missionary parents in Zaire but spent most of his youth in Jerusalem, Israel, where he developed an interest in biblical studies,… Read more: Historical Geography – John Monson - Chris and Kyle – Archaeology: What It Is and What It Does
Episode: In this episode, Kyle and Chris talk about the fundamentals of biblical archaeology – both its underlying methodology and why they remain hopeless devotees to it. If you wondered what biblical archaeology is and why you should care – this is the episode for you. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Resources: Blakely, Jeffrey A.… Read more: Chris and Kyle – Archaeology: What It Is and What It Does