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.”

Episodes

Dec. 17, 2023

Introduction: The Biblical Times Podcast

Welcome to the Biblical Times Podcast! In the enthralling world of the Biblical Times Podcast, listeners embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of biblical history and its profound impact on contemporary faith and soc…
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The Biblical Times Podcast
Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 1: The Journey of Abraham and Sarah to the Land of Canaan – Part 1

According to the book of Genesis, the journey was divided into two parts. The first part was led by Terach, Abraham's father,  but he died in Haran. After his death, Abraham, Sarah, and Lot, continued their journey to the La…
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Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 2: The Journey to the Land of Canaan – Part 2

Our goal in episode 2 is to understand what hides behind the names of settlements through which Abraham and Sarah and their family traveled? In order to answer these questions, we opened atlases and calculated the distance …
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Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 3: The Journey to the Land of Canaan – Part 3

Twenty years is a very long time to be on the roads – but they fit into one lifetime, just as the Bible says. As soon as we’ve proved that the journey passes the feasibility test, we can rule out the argument that it’s an u…
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Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 4: Sarah’s Journey

According to the biblical story, God gave Abraham the mission to go on the journey, and so Abraham is the hero of the journey. God didn’t give Sarah any mission, so she was relegated to the sidelines. The main thing we remem…
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Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 5: Sarah and Hagar

When Sarah lost all hope of having her own child, she gave Abraham her servant Hagar, so that Abraham would have a son through her. Sarah intended to recognize Hagar's son Ishmael as her own son, and to give him the special…
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Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 6: The Birth of Isaac and Hagar’s Expulsion

One day, against all expectations Sarah conceived and gave birth to Isaac. As expected, she took back the special rights of the firstborn from Ishmael and transferred them to her own son. The Old Testament says that one day …
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Dec. 17, 2023

Episode 7: The World of Women in the Bible

The story of Sarah belongs to her – yet, it also sheds light on the world of other women from four thousand years ago, who are mentioned in the Bible. The story of Sarah’s journey opens a door to the world of women in the Bi…
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About the Hosts

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.