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Back to SearchKing David – Hero or Villain?
King David is one of the most familiar figures in the Bible. Most people imagine him as the shepherd, the Psalmist and the underdog who defeats Golia…
12 hours ago
Reading Luke as a Cultural Elite
Season 4
We tend to imagine that the gospels were written by Christians for other Christians. But this week, Helen and Lloyd take a trip with Dr Daniel Glover…
1 week ago
The Bible in (Ancient) Pop Culture
Season 4
When we think of the Bible in the ancient world, we tend to think of bishops, priests and monks. But what did 'ordinary' people make of the Bible – a…
1 week, 6 days ago
Erotica... In the Bible?
The Song of Songs might be considered the Bible's steamiest book. But where would it sit on an ancient book shelf? Should we call it 'erotica'? And h…
3 weeks ago
Signs in the Gospel of John
Season 4
One of the most distinctive aspects of John's gospel is his presentation of Jesus' miracles as semeia – 'signs'. To get to the bottom of why John is …
4 weeks ago
What to Expect When You're Dead
How did people in biblical times imagine life after death? On this episode, Lloyd is joined in the time machine by Robert Garland for ancient tour of…
1 month ago
Who is the Suffering Servant?
Christians have long read the 'suffering servant' of Isaiah in reference to Jesus. But how did that connection come about? Was the servant originally…
1 month, 1 week ago
Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
Season 4
In this Easter special, Prof Lloyd Lewellyn-Jones interviews our resident expert, Prof Helen Bond, on the evidence for Jesus' resurrection. They disc…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Did Jesus go to Hell?
What happened to Jesus on Easter Saturday? The apostles creed claims that Jesus 'descended into hell', reflecting a wider Christian motif called the …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Resurrection Stories – Fact or Fiction?
Are the resurrection stories in the gospels fact or fiction? To find out, Helen and Lloyd are joined in the Biblical Time Machine by Dr Richard C. Mi…
2 months ago