‘Bad’ Books of the Bible | Joel J Miller | Substack

Simon’s son, John Hyrcanus, secures the peace of Judea, and we discuss the meaning(s) of history as the narrative comes to a close.

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Jan 21

The primary drama comes to a close as Simon ascends the throne, expels the enemy, and wins freedom for the Jews.

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Jan 14

Discussing key takeaways from 1 Maccabees and answering listener questions.

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Feb 4

Jonathan navigates the perils of Greek politics and runs aground. Plus: History has layers!

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Dec 18, 2021

Discussing the ongoing relevance of the Apocrypha in church and devotional life

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Dec 11, 2021

Jonathan plays Syrian politics and wins big. Plus: We take a deep dive into Jewish festivals.

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Dec 4, 2021

Alcimus, a compromising priest, takes the stage; Judas gets the band back together; and Israel allies with Rome. Plus: How the heck did everyone get…

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Nov 26, 2021

Antiochus the Madman dies, the Seleucids loosen their grip, and the Jews take another step toward freedom.

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Nov 19, 2021

A look inside some of our favorite books for studying the so-called Apocrypha. Plus: How did ancient Jews access the Torah?

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Nov 5, 2021

Judas Maccabeus takes charge, earns his nickname “The Hammer,” and dedicates the Temple. Plus: What do ugly Hanukkah sweaters have to do with foreign…

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Oct 29, 2021

Mattathias refuses participation in pagan worship and starts a revolt before dying and leaving his sons in charge. Plus, more canon fodder: Why did the…

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Oct 23, 2021

The rise of tyrant and “madman” Antiochus Epiphanes, the Jews that accommodated Greek dominance, and the start of resistance.

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Oct 15, 2021

‘Bad’ Books of the Bible

Everything you ever wanted to know about the so-called Apocrypha but were afraid to ask

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