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The God of the Old Testament commanded and endorsed many practices that we find morally reprehensible today. High on the list was the institution of slavery, which features prominently in several sections of the Hebrew Bible. Fathers could sell their daughters into slavery, masters could beat their slaves, creditors could carry off children for failure to repay a debt, and foreigners could be kept for life, passed down as inherited property. How are we to make sense of all of this from our modern point of view?

BLK SHP Scott is a pastor, teacher, and Bible communicator whose work spans the pulpit, the classroom, and the screen. He leads BLK SHP Bible Talk, a teaching ministry built on the conviction that the Bible can withstand every hard question, and that most people have never been shown how deep it actually goes. Dynasty of Slaves is that conviction applied to one of the most consequential and contested chapters in Scripture.

This Very Short Introduction audiobook offers a clear, accessible, and concise account of the apocryphal gospels - exploring their origins, their discovery, and discussing how the various texts have been interpreted both by the Church and beyond. 

The Scriptures say that God established wonders in the land of Egypt. When was the Great Pyramid built? Who was the builder? Why was it built? These are questions that continue to be debated by archaeologists, astronomers, other scientists, and historians. The noted historian Josephus wrote that the Great Pyramid was built by the descendants of Seth, before the flood, to record the knowledge of the heavens.

Who wrote Great Expectations? That’s easy: Charles Dickens. Who’s the author of Beloved? Toni Morrison, of course. Now how about the Old Testament? You’d think for a book as widely known, studied, and distributed as the Bible, the question of authorship would have been sorted out by now. But the question is more complex (and fascinating) than it seems. Why? Because asking it is to challenge everything we might assume about the Bible’s identity as a book, about what “writing” and “authorship” really mean, and about how a written text could become sacred.

Did Plato possess a Greek Bible centuries before the Septuagint? In the second century, Christian philosopher Justin Martyr made a remarkable accusation: Plato had taken one of his most famous statements about human freedom and divine innocence directly from Moses: “The choice makes you responsible. God is not responsible.” Known in Greek as Aitia helomenou. Theos anaitios, these words appear in Plato’s Myth of Er at the conclusion of the Republic. Yet Justin insisted that Plato had not originated the teaching.

The Tabernacle is a symbol of Israel’s relationship with God in the Old Testament—through the nation’s time in the wilderness, God’s presence could be found within the carefully constructed structure. Peter Currie’s The Tent in the Desert walks modern listeners through a comprehensive understanding of the Tabernacle, putting in simple terms the significance of its detailed construction and its centrality to ancient Jewish life.

What if we could step back into the first-century world of Jesus and walk on a dusty road with him as one of his first Jewish disciples? Here we examine Jesus’ lifestyle as a Jewish rabbi and consider how his words would have been understood within the larger framework of Judaism. His words grow in clarity and depth when seen in the light of their original setting. David Bivin (1939-2026) was the founder and editor of Jerusalem Perspective, a journal that explores the Jewish context of the Gospels.

Dive into gripping biblical archaeology and solve the historical mystery of antiquity's most legendary lost artifact. Perfect for your morning commute or a focused weekend deep-dive, this immersive journey separates verified facts from millennia of myth. Experience the suspense of ancient...

Unlock an ancient mystery and decode a cryptic treasure map forged in metal in this suspenseful narrative history. Hammered onto a unique copper artifact found among the Dead Sea manuscripts, this catalogue of buried wealth shocked mid-century scholars. It sparked a high-stakes clash between...

Unearth the ultimate archaeological mystery and explore the religious history hidden deep within ancient desert caves. Ideal for immersive learning during your daily commute, this awe-inspiring historical journey traces the accidental discovery of sacred manuscripts by Bedouin shepherds...

Separate biblical mythology from archaeological fact to uncover the reality behind ancient history's legendary empire. Journey across the dramatic desert landscapes and incense ports of the Near East to witness the meteoric rise and fall of the Sabaean kingdom. Perfect for a thought-provoking...

Plunge into a suspenseful historical investigation of a real-life ancient treasure map hammered into solid metal. Perfect for deep-focus listening or an adventurous commute, this true story explores a cryptic artifact discovered among the Dead Sea Scrolls. Feel the thrill of the hunt as rival...

Step into ancient history and separate myth from reality to uncover the lost empire of a legendary female ruler. Perfect for your daily commute, this captivating exploration sweeps you across the sun-drenched trade routes of the ancient Near East. Delve into a time when frankincense and myrrh...

Separate fact from ancient myth in this gripping archaeological search for civilization's most elusive sacred relic. Perfect for a focused commute or an evening of deep learning, this immersive historical journey transports your inquisitive mind directly into the ancient Near East. Follow the...

Uncover the ancient mystery of humanity's most coveted lost relic as biblical history meets archaeological evidence. Perfect for an enthralling morning commute or a focused afternoon walk, this narrative transports you to the dusty wilderness sanctuaries and grand courts of ancient Jerusalem...

Journey through a millennium of medieval history and mythological quests to uncover the truth behind a legendary relic. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking deep dive explores how religious anxiety and knightly ideals birthed an enduring symbol. Whether you are relaxing at...

Step into the desert caves of the ancient world to unearth archaeological discoveries that reshaped biblical history. Perfect for an educational commute, this thrilling historical narrative transforms a pile of torn manuscripts into a captivating puzzle of religious origins. Leave behind...

A thrown stone echoing inside a desert cave unlocked a biblical mystery and sparked a fierce archaeological rivalry. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep-focus historical journey, this captivating narrative transforms dense scholarship into an unfolding drama. Experience the thrill of...

Explore the dark religious history and mythology of humanity’s ultimate scapegoat to confront our deepest fears. Perfect for an educational commute or late-night listening, this deep dive shows how the Prince of Darkness evolved from ancient chaos monsters into a mirror of societal anxiety...