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Wisdom 3–6: Good News, Bad News
God makes promises to those who pursue wisdom—and weaponizes creation against those who persecute the Just
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Joel J Miller
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Jamey Bennett
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Wisdom 1–2: Stuck in the Middle
We discuss the two paths laid out before us all—wisdom and folly—and the conflict that stirs at the divide
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Joel J Miller
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Jamey Bennett
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Wisdom (of Solomon): Let Us Attend
We’re back with a new series on the Wisdom of Solomon, one of the church fathers’ best-loved, most-quoted books from the so-called Apocrypha
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Joel J Miller
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Jamey Bennett
Righteous Revolt: Nearly Final Thoughts
Discussing key takeaways from 1 Maccabees and answering listener questions.
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Joel J Miller
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Jamey Bennett
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Righteous Revolt: 1 Maccabees 15–16
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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Joel J Miller
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Jamey Bennett
Righteous Revolt: 1 Maccabees 13–14
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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Joel J Miller
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Jamey Bennett
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Righteous Revolt: 1 Maccabees 11–12
Jonathan navigates the perils of Greek politics and runs aground. Plus: History has layers!
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Joel J Miller
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Jamey Bennett
‘Bad’ Books of the Bible
‘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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