The Biblical Times Podcast

The Biblical Times Podcast

Join Dr. Liora Ravid for a fascinating journey through time, tracing the footsteps of the ancient biblical heroes and their chroniclers. Together, we'll traverse the temporal divide, uncovering the vast differences and compelling similarities between our society and the world of the Bible. Written and edited by Liora Ravid, who holds a PhD in Biblical Studies and is the author of the acclaimed book, “Daily Life in Biblical Times.”

Recent Episodes

Nov. 10, 2024

23: Samuel: The Pursuer and the Pursued

This episode presents the first meeting between two contrasting figures, whose relationship will develop into a powerful historical and psychological drama. Samuel, the experienced religious leader, reveals himself in his ol…
The player is loading ...
The Biblical Times Podcast
Oct. 23, 2024

22: Samuel and the Tribal Elders

The episode deals with the transition period of Israelite society from a tribal structure to a monarchy, because of the Philistine threat to Israelite settlements. The Philistines, who arrived in the land of Israel around 12…
The player is loading ...
The Biblical Times Podcast
Oct. 14, 2024

21: Samuel: The Destruction of the Temple at Shiloh

This episode focuses on Chapter 4 of the Book of Samuel, introducing the Philistines and their conflict with Israel. The Philistines were ancient tribes who arrived on Israel's coast around the 12th century BCE. Initially, t…
The player is loading ...
The Biblical Times Podcast
Oct. 2, 2024

20: The Lord Call Samuel

This episode focuses on Chapters 2 and 3 of the Book of Samuel, set around 1070 BCE in Shiloh, a small worship center near Jerusalem. The story details Samuel's early life under the guidance of Eli, the elderly priest. Chapt…
The player is loading ...
The Biblical Times Podcast
Sept. 16, 2024

19: The Year Before Samuel's Birth

Our story takes place in Shiloh in the year preceding Samuel's birth. Shiloh was a small settlement with a small worship center, to which Elkanah, Samuel's father, and his two wives, Peninnah and Hannah, used to come every y…
The player is loading ...
The Biblical Times Podcast
Sept. 16, 2024

18: Ancient Creation Mythologies

The Bible opens with two creation stories describing how God created the world, to which we dedicated the previous two episodes (16 and 17). The first tells how God created the world over six days, and how He sanctified the …
The player is loading ...
The Biblical Times Podcast
Aug. 24, 2024

17: Creation

The Book of Genesis tells of two different creation stories. One focuses on the world's creation in six days and the sanctification of the seventh day, on which God rested from His work of creation. In the previous episode, …
The player is loading ...
The Biblical Times Podcast
Aug. 6, 2024

16: Genesis: The Laws Derived from the Creation Story

The Book of Genesis opens with two stories that tell how God created the world. The first recounts that God created the world in six days and sanctified the seventh day since He rested from the work of creation. The second s…
The player is loading ...
The Biblical Times Podcast

About the Hosts

Dr. Liora Ravid Profile Photo

Dr. Liora Ravid

Liora Ravid, who holds a PhD in Biblical Studies, is a scholar who takes a deep dive into the realm of the Bible. Dr. Ravid is widely recognized as an expert in historical context, societal norms, and judicial systems of the biblical era. She is the creator of "The Biblical Times Podcast,” originally scripted in Hebrew, a captivating show that has quickly risen to fame in Israel. Thanks to Liora's meticulous attention to detail, sparkling sense of humor, and knack for making complex topics accessible, it's more than just a podcast - it's a delightful journey through time that has received exceptional acclaim.

Jessica Setbon Profile Photo

Jessica Setbon

Jessica Setbon has a BA from Harvard College and an MA from Tel Aviv University, both in Comparative Religion, focusing on Judaism. She is a Hebrew-English translator with over 30 years of experience in translating a broad variety of texts.

Omer Binder Profile Photo

Omer Binder

Graphic designer

Multidisciplinary designer (with orientation for branding, and typography), concept artist and photographer. Israeli freelance graphic designer. Currently working as brand design lead at studio Awesome. Graduated from Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design, with a major in visual communication.

Nir Sayag Profile Photo

Nir Sayag

Composer

Our music is taken from "Desert Nights of Judah" by Nir Sayag. Nir is a sound engineer. He specializes in producing music, mix and mastering. He has more than 20 years of experience in broadcasting and editing programs on commercial radio.