Biblical World Episodes
- 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 - Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 6)
Episode: We’re back, with Tablet V of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Chris and Amy take us on a deep dive into the great cedar forest at the mountains of the gods, where they will face Humbaba, guardian of the forest. Tune in and enjoy! Click to listen back to PART 1, PART 2, PART 3, PART… Read more: Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 6) - The Ephraimite Conquest of Bethel in Judges
Episode: Chris and Kyle continue their series on the book of Judges, looking at the Ephraimite conquest of Bethel in Judges 1:22-26. They cover problems in the archaeology of Bethel, and they discuss the identity of the “Hittites” in this same passage. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Help support OnScript and Biblical World… Read more: The Ephraimite Conquest of Bethel in Judges - Sennacherib’s War Camps – Chris and Kyle Episode: In this episode, Chris and Kyle discuss a recent journal article that claims to have found new evidence of Sennacherib’s 701 BC campaign against Judah. The article makes a lot of interesting, but ultimately problematic claims about the Historical Geography of the Biblical World. (Note: Although the audio makes reference to video, we… Read more: Sennacherib’s War Camps – Chris and Kyle
- Jerusalem Through the Ages – Jodi Magness
Episode: New co-host Jason Staples speaks with Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about her new book, Jerusalem Through the Ages: From Its Beginnings to the Crusades (Oxford University Press, 2024), the spectacular synagogue mosaic her team discovered at Huqoq, why specializing in pottery is an advantage for archaeologists,… Read more: Jerusalem Through the Ages – Jodi Magness - Parables of the Kingdom & More – Wave Nunnally
Episode: Recorded on a whim after a chance meeting in Jerusalem, Wave Nunnally shares his experience of recent events in Israel, the parables of the Kingdom, and his friendship with the lead guitarist for Petra. Oh yea, all in one (shortish) episode! Guest: Dr. Wave Nunnally is Professor Emeritus of Early Judaism and Christian Origins at Evangel… Read more: Parables of the Kingdom & More – Wave Nunnally - Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 5)
Episode: Here’s the fifth in our multi-part series on the Epic of Gilgamesh, hosted by Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh! It’s a fun and fascinating tour through Tablet 4, so tune in and enjoy! Click HERE HERE HERE and HERE for parts 1, 2, 3 & 4. Hosts: Chris McKinny and Amy Balogh Give: Visit our Donate Page if you… Read more: Amy and Chris – Epic of Gilgamesh (Part 5) - Q&A with Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer
Episode: You asked (a long time ago), we answered (finally)! In this Q&A episode, we respond to listener questions about how to raise your kids to be like Chris and Kyle, prophetic practices, 1 Cor 11, chambered gates, Pharisees, forgery scandal, the Coliseum and Jerusalem Temple, and much more! Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer Give: Visit… Read more: Q&A with Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer - Ancient Marriage Contracts and the Sinai Covenant – Oliver Hersey
Episode: Matt Lynch speaks with Jerusalem University College president and Biblical World co-host Oliver Hersey. We discuss study of the world of the Bible and his thesis that the Sinai Covenant can be illuminated through knowledge of ancient marriage customs. Knowing ancient marriage customs can help us understand the plundering of the Egyptians, the birth… Read more: Ancient Marriage Contracts and the Sinai Covenant – Oliver Hersey - Biblical Hebron – Jeff Chadwick
Episode: Kyle Keimer and Chris McKinny speak with Jeff Chadwick, Jerusalem Center Professor of Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies at BYU about his excavations at biblical Hebron (Tell er-Rumeide). Youtube Link – https://youtu.be/ovhfNwdcabQ Guest: Dr. Jeffrey R. Chadwick serves at BYU as Jerusalem Center Professor of Archaeology and Near Eastern Studies, and also as Religious Education… Read more: Biblical Hebron – Jeff Chadwick