Best 2 Maccabees Podcasts (2024)

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Scipio Africanus - Part 6 (Rome's Greatest Threat) 1:13:38

6d ago1:13:38

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With Hannibal having shattered Rome's image as a dominant power at the Battle of Cannae, the cities of southern Italy begin forming alliances with Carthage, bringing the Republic close to collapse in 216 BC. Yet, with the Roman Senate remaining defiant, refusing to accept anything less than total victory in the Second Punic War. Driving them to des…

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Scipio Africanus - Part 5 (The Battle of Cannae) 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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With Scipio as the youngest Military Tribune in the largest army ever fielded by the Roman Republic, this incredible force descends upon Apulia where Hannibal and the Carthaginians await. Leading to the Battle of Cannae, fought on August 2, 216 BC, as we dive into the tactics and maneuvers that would ultimately produce Rome's greatest military disa…

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Guest Episode - History Daily (Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon) 19:00

3M ago19:00

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In this friendly takeover of the Warlords of History Podcast airwaves, the History Daily podcast hosted by Lindsay Graham is featured. Taking you through one of the most pivotal moments in history, which set into motion the series of events that would proceed to rip the Roman Republic apart, leading to its demise and ultimately, its rebirth as the …

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Scipio Africanus - Part 4 (Deficits in the Roman High Command) 1:22:24

4M ago1:22:24

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As Scipio takes part in Rome's zealous religious efforts to turn the tide of the Second Punic War, the Republic fails to look inwards, seeing the deficits among its Generals. That Hannibal continues to exploit, invading Central Italy before drawing the Legions into a devastating ambush at the Battle of Lake Trasimene. Driving Rome to adopt the Fabi…

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Scipio Africanus - Part 3 (Dark Omens and Ill Tidings) 1:32:27

6M ago1:32:27

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With Hannibal continuing to tip the scales of power in the Po Valley, the young Scipio bears witness to treacherous setbacks as Rome's authority in the region unravels. Before being forced to abandon the north due to Hannibal's crushing defeat of the Roman Legions at the Battle of the Trebia in late 218 BC. Resulting in Scipio retreating to Rome to…

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LXX 1 Esdras: The Tale of Two Temples | the apocrypha EXIV 42:08

7M ago42:08

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1 Esdras is an interesting compilation of accounts of Solomon's Temple and its inauguration and the Second Temple. It entirely skips over the Babylonian exile in order to show the similarities between the two and it exalts Zerubabel as an even greater leader than the Scriptures. All my notes on the Apocrypha - interesting theology, biblical referen…

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2 Maccabees: Attack of the Angels | The apocrypha EXIII 1:55:05

7M ago1:55:05

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If 1 Maccabees is the historical account of the Hasmonean Dynasty and the most important even "between the Testaments", 2 Maccabees is an even more epic retelling of the same story! However, at the center of 2 Maccabees is a much more apocalyptic (and angelic) emphasis, the hope for the resurrection of the dead based on the restoration of the Templ…

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1 Maccabees: The Messianic Model | The apocrypha EXII 1:24:42

7M ago1:24:42

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Without even a doubt, 1 Maccabees is the most important apocryphon and possibly even the most important Second-Temple text! It tells the story of the Maccabean Revolt and how the Hasmonean Dynasty frist began. Most importantly, Judah Maccabee was the mold for what Jews in the times of Jesus expected the Messiah to be like. All my notes on the Apocr…

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LXX Daniel 3 - Bel and the Dragon: Daniel the Dragon Slayer (feat. Habakkuk) | The apocrypha EXI 16:14

7M ago16:14

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While the book called Daniel is already canonical, there are additions found in its Greek translation (the Septuagint/LXX). Why where these passages added? What do they mean? In this third episode of a sub-series, I go over the tale of Bel and the Dragon and Daniel's detective work (Habakkuk has a cameo!). All my notes on the Apocrypha - interestin…

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Introductory Note and Chapter 01 10:20

8M ago10:20

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Chapter 02 7:29

8M ago7:29

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LXX Daniel 2 - Susanna: Daniel the Detective | The apocrypha EX 13:42

8M ago13:42

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While the book called Daniel is already canonical, there are additions found in its Greek translation (the Septuagint/LXX). Why where these passages added? What do they mean? In this second episode of a sub-series, I go over the tale of Susanna and Daniel's detective work. All my notes on the Apocrypha - interesting theology, biblical references, a…

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Chapter 03 9:05

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Chapter 04 11:11

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Chapter 05 6:25

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Chapter 06 7:41

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Chapter 07 9:28

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Chapter 08 9:30

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Chapter 09 7:09

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LXX Daniel I - The Prayer of Azariah and the Three Jews: Faith in Fire | The apocrypha EIX 15:45

8M ago15:45

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While the book called Daniel is already canonical, there are additions found in its Greek translation (the Septuagint/LXX). Why where these passages added? What do they mean? In this episode, I introduce Septuagintal Daniel and speak on the first of the three major additions often titled The Prayer of Azariah and the Three Jews. All my notes on the…

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Chapter 10 8:19

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Chapter 11 7:11

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Chapter 12 10:40

8M ago10:40

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Chapter 13 6:18

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Chapter 14 11:36

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Chapter 15 8:05

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The Letter of Jeremiah: Every Idol is a Lie | The apocrypha EVIII 13:30

8M ago13:30

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The Letter/Epistle of Jeremiah (sometimes chapter 6 of 1 Baruch) is an exilic apocryphon (that's actually a pseudepigraphon). It's a polemic against idolatry and the need for Jews in the diaspora to not turn to the idols of the other nations despite temptation. In this episode, we overview the Epistle of Jeremiah and its connections to the canonica…

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Baruch: The Only End for Exile | The apocrypha EVII 31:27

8M ago31:27

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The Book of Baruch is a brief but extremely important apocryphon (that's actually a pseudepigraphon). It's all about the importance of exile and the only way out of it. If Israel is still in exile, how can they be freed? What good can they do while in exile? How is God good in exile? In this episode, we explore all that and more! All my notes on th…

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The Wisdom of Solomon: Salvation with Wisdom | The apocrypha EV 46:41

8M ago46:41

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The Wisdom of Solomon (also known as Wisdom) is often times associated with the apocrypha, but really it is a pseudepigraphon: a writing that imagines that it is an earlier character from the biblical canon. In this case, it is Solomon! The Wisdom of Solomon not only has a profound outlook on the relationship between God and Wisdom but also the wic…

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The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirah: Wisdom is the Torah | The apocrypha EVI 59:01

8M ago59:01

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The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirah (also known as Sirach) is an apocryphon especially popular with the rabbis and the early church (which gave it another name common today: Ecclesiasticus). Sirah speaks to the wisdom that comes from meditating on the Torah and Prophets - He saw the wisdom from those scriptures just as applicable to him and his people…

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LXX Esther: Even More Epic | The apocrypha EIV 37:02

9M ago37:02

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While the book called Esther is already canonical, there are additions found in its Greek translation (the Septuagint/LXX). Why where these passages added? What do they mean? In this episode, I introduce Septuagintal Esther and how it builds on the canonical Hebrew Esther. All my notes on the Apocrypha - interesting theology, biblical references, a…

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Judith: A Mistress Messiah | The apocrypha EIII 38:30

9M ago38:30

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The apocryphon called Judith is an allegory telling the story of a seducing Israel that represents the Messianic-figure Judas Maccabee. What weird interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures does this allegory imply? What's its significance? In this episode, I introduce Judith and how it interprets the Hebrew Scriptures. All my notes on the Apocrypha -…

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Scipio Africanus - Part 2 (The Second Punic War Begins) 1:38:31

9M ago1:38:31

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While fighting the Gallic tribes to assert control over northern Italy, the Roman Republic becomes distracted to the power that Carthage begins amassing in Spain. Until the legendary Carthaginian General, Hannibal Barca, storms onto the scene to ignite the Second Punic War. In 218 BC, leading his army in an incredible march to ultimately burst thro…

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Tobit: An Exil-erating Rom-Com | The apocrypha EII 1:01:57

9M ago1:01:57

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The apocryphon called Tobit is an entertaining exilic romantic comedy. But how is this odd story connected at all to the Hebrew Scriptures? What's its significance? In this episode, I introduce Tobit and how it interprets the Hebrew Scriptures and its importance for the Apostles. All my notes on the Apocrypha - interesting theology, biblical refere…

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Intro to the apocrypha 30:22

10M ago30:22

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Ever wondered about those extra books found in Catholic Bibles that Protestants and Jews don't have? What do they have to do with the rest of the Bible? Are they good? Bad? What did Jesus and the Apostles think about them? How do they relate to the Old Testament? What even are they about? In this episode, I introduce what the apocrypha are and the …

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The Cosmos of the Hebrew Bible | Searching the Scriptures EV 1:03:48

11M ago1:03:48

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This episode is the second of many on the new series: Searching the Scriptures. Searching the Scriptures is a series where I will be going through content that I taught to some students at my church on the development of the Bible and hermeneutics (how we read the Bible). While the class is about the Bible as a whole, it is more focused on the Hebr…

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The Genres of the Hebrew Bible | Searching the Scriptures EIV 34:45

12M ago34:45

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This episode is the second of many on the new series: Searching the Scriptures. Searching the Scriptures is a series where I will be going through content that I taught to some students at my church on the development of the Bible and hermeneutics (how we read the Bible). While the class is about the Bible as a whole, it is more focused on the Hebr…

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The Historicity of the Hebrew Bible | Searching the Scriptures EIII 1:03:14

12M ago1:03:14

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This episode is the second of many on the new series: Searching the Scriptures. Searching the Scriptures is a series where I will be going through content that I taught to some students at my church on the development of the Bible and hermeneutics (how we read the Bible). While the class is about the Bible as a whole, it is more focused on the Hebr…

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Leonidas I - Part 2/2 (The Battle of Thermopylae) 1:29:39

12M ago1:29:39

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Joined by Elliot Gates from the Anthology of Heroes podcast, we reach the conclusion of our story on Leonidas I. Under the shadow of the Achaemenid Persian Empire's enormous second invasion of Greece, we explore the strategy and actions of the Spartan King leading to the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. Going deep into this violently primal clash, …

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Leonidas I - Part 1/2 (The Spartan State Above All) 1:39:19

1y ago1:39:19

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Joined by Elliot Gates from the Anthology of Heroes podcast, we dive into the life of Leonidas I. The Spartan King who led one of the most incredible last stands in history at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. Exploring Sparta's development into a severe and militaristic society, possessing the finest warriors of Ancient Greece, so utterly dedic…

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Scipio Africanus - Part 1 (Virtues and Expectations) 1:26:27

1y ago1:26:27

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In this episode we begin exploring the awe-inspiring lifetime of Scipio Africanus (236 - 183 BC). One of the greatest military commanders of antiquity, who guided the Roman Republic out from its darkest moment. In the Second Punic War, leading brilliant campaigns, winning scintillating battle victories to propel Rome as the unrivalled power in the …

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Judah Maccabee ”The Hammer” - Part 3/3 (The War for Judean Independence) 1:01:47

1+ y ago1:01:47

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In the series finale following the life of Judah Maccabee "The Hammer", Gil Kidron joins me to discuss the Maccabean Revolt broadening from a religious conflict into a war of independence. With Judah reshaping his guerrilla force into a veritable Hebrew field army, daring to take on the superior armies of the Seleucid Empire in pitched battle. Init…

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Judah Maccabee ”The Hammer” - Part 2/3 (The Guerrilla Campaign) 47:17

1+ y ago47:17

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Joined by Gil Kidron from A Podcast of Biblical Proportions, we continue with the incredible story of Judah Maccabee "The Hammer" and the early years of the Maccabean Revolt. Initially, a small rebel band, driven by religious zeal, bringing civil war to Judea. But with Judah assuming its leadership early on and transforming them into a fierce guerr…

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Judah Maccabee ”The Hammer” - Part 1/3 (Origins of the Maccabean Revolt) 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

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Gil Kidron from A Podcast of Biblical Proportions joins me to bring you the incredible story of Judah Maccabee "The Hammer". A Hebrew priest, turned guerilla warlord, who would win spectacular battlefield victories in an unexpectedly fierce rebellion against the mighty Seleucid Empire in the 160s BC called the Maccabean Revolt. A conflict with its …

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Nader (Nadir) Shah - Part 7/7 (Descent into Madness) 1:48:36

1+ y ago1:48:36

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In the series finale, with Nader Shah poised to continue the dominant run of his Afsharid Iranian Empire, a failed assassination marks the tipping point for his complete mental unravelling. As Nader maliciously lashes out at all around him while pillaging his people to fuel an incessant pace of warfare. Igniting rebellions throughout his realms tha…

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Nader (Nadir) Shah - Part 6/7 (A King of Kings) 1:29:52

1+ y ago1:29:52

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Having just secured the Iranian crown, Nader Shah begins disrupting the religious bedrock of his nation, while draining its resources to feed his fearsome military machine. Crushing all internal unrest and recapturing Iran's lost domains, before looking abroad. Winning a series of dazzling battlefield victories to overwhelm the Mughal Empire and th…

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Nader (Nadir) Shah - Part 5/7 (Perseverance and Unassailable Power) 1:17:52

2y ago1:17:52

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Recently named as Regent of the Iranian Empire, Nader sets out on the war path to reclaim Iran's lost domains, only to be handed a devastating defeat by the Ottomans. A dire setback that threatens to cast him into oblivion, forcing Nader to show a tremendous force of will to quickly rebuild his broken army. Before returning to the field to avenge t…

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Nader (Nadir) Shah - Part 4/7 (The One Favored by God) 1:09:53

2y ago1:09:53

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Newly rooted as savior of the Safavid Iranian Empire and source of power behind the throne of Shah Tahmasp, Nader begins seeding the notion that his ascendancy is Divinely influenced. Strengthened by his spectacular lightening campaign waged against the Ottoman Empire, before racing across Persia to stamp out a dangerous rebellion. This however, gi…

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Nader (Nadir) Shah - Part 3/7 (Servant of the Shah) 1:34:44

2y ago1:34:44

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Despite breathing life in the bid to restore Shah Tahmasp II to the throne in Persia, Nader is soon caught up in the petty intrigues of his unstable King. Resulting in Nader launching a military coup to firmly take control of the Safavid army. Modernizing and reshaping it into a ferociously effective force. Then embarking on campaign in 1729, displ…

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How the Hebrew Bible Was Made | Searching the Scriptures EII 3:00:24

2y ago3:00:24

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This episode is the second of many on the new series: Searching the Scriptures. Searching the Scriptures is a series where I will be going through content that I taught to some students at my church on the development of the Bible and hermeneutics (how we read the Bible). While the class is about the Bible as a whole, it is more focused on the Hebr…

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