Retelling the Bible

5.9 Mesha's War

Mesha, king of Moab, decides to win independence from Israel with some surprising results.

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5.8 Judas Bought a Field; Joseph Sold One

The early church tells the story of how Judas Iscariot got what was coming to him. Based on the story of the death of Judas in the Book of Acts.

5.7 The Wannabe Scorpion King

The sad story of how Rehoboam lost more than half of the kingdom that he inherited from his father, Solomon. Based on 1 Kings 12:1-24. 

Show notes for this episode are posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com

5.6 The Interview

This is a special episode -- an interview with my podcasting hero, Garry Stevens of History in the Bible Podcast (https://www.historyinthebible.com/). We talk about many aspects of the intersection of the Bible, narrative and history. Enjoy!

5.5 A Very Able Young Man

This the the story of Jeroboam and what led to the beginnings of his rebellion against Solomon. How did a very able young man become a rebel?

5.4 The Basket Case

Paul escapes from the city of Damascus in a basket, but who is he actually running away from?

5.3 Where's the Beef

A family goes up to sacrifice at Shiloh and are shocked to discover what is going on there. Based on a description of the situation at that sanctuary in 1 Samuel 2:11-36.

5.2 Jonah, the Passive Aggressive Prophet

Jonah has decided that he cannot actively fight against what God is asking him to do, but that doesn't mean that he cannot resist! Based on Jonah 3-4 in the Bible.

Show notes are posted at https://retellingthebible.wordpress.com/2021/01/25/5-2-jonah-the-passive-aggressive-prophet/

5.1 Quirinius Anonymus and the Storm

Some of the most mysterious passages in the Bible have to do with the Beast and the number of the Beast in Revelation. This is the story of how those passages came to be written and why.

4.20 But on Christmas Day

A special Christmas poem as my Christmas blessing to you. Merry Christmas.