Retelling the Bible

3.5 Bat-Jephthah, the woman who was remembered

The story of Jephthah, his daughter, and the real-life human struggles that they were dealing with. Can we see them as more than just a hero (or a monster) and a victim? Based on Judges chapter 11.

3.4 When the bread was broken

A couple has a strange and yet familiar experience as they walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Based on  Luke 24:13-35.

3.3 Sceptre

As a secret agent, you sneak in to watch a meeting of the Divine Council (based on Psalm 82).

3.2 Tournament with Fancy Chairs

This is the story of Athaliah, Judah's only reigning queen who was the only survivor of a coup in her country of origin (Israel). She was taken down, six years later, by another coup that started in the House of Yahweh. Based on 2 Kings 11 and 2 Chronicles 22.

3.1 The midwives who defied a god

The story of Puah and Shiphrah, two Egyptian midwives who choose, despite the great forces arrayed against them, to put their lives on the line for the sake of the slavewomen of Goshen. Based on Exodus 1:15-21.

2.14 A Tale of Two Couches

This is a retelling of Jesus' famous parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is told in such a way to help you appreciate some of the cultural assumptions and practices behind it. This episode is based on Luke 16:19-31. Show notes are posted at retellingthebible.wordpress.com.

2.13 The Endor Witch Project

A retelling of the Bible's only real ghost story. Saul, on the eve of a major battle, needs to talk to his old mentor. There's just one problem, Samuel is dead. Based on 1 Samuel 28:3-25.

2.12 The Seventy-Seven Times Avenger

Lamech, the fifth generation descendant of Cain, tells his children the story of the famous clash between Cain and Abel from his own perspective. (For him, Cain is the good guy.) Based on the fourth chapter of Genesis.

2.11 The women formerly known as Lot's daughters

According to Genesis 19, Lot had two daughters who are never named and who got up to some shenanigans after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. This is their story -- and the story of how they made names for themselves.

2.10 Gomer’s #MeToo Moment

The Bible tells the story of Gomer and Hosea's dysfunctional marriage from Hosea's point of view. (Hosea 1-3) This episode is an opportunity to consider Gomer's side of the story.