# Israelite Religion

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1.16 Exodus IV: Origins of the Old Israelite Religion

The major festivals of Judaism are created, the Tent of Meeting is designed, and the priesthood under Aaron established. God is outraged when the feckless Aaron makes two idols, but in an astonishing display of nepotism, Moses lets Aaron off the hook and instead consigns 3,000 Israelites to death. …

[Bible] Episode 318: Mark S. Smith - The Many Gods of Israel

In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared sit down with Mark S. Smith, a leading scholar of ancient Israelite religion, to explore the polytheistic background of Israel and the gradual emergence of monotheism in the Hebrew Bible. Drawing on biblical texts, ancient Near E…

Introducing Wisdom Literature, a Biblical Oddball

The books of the Hebrew Bible known as "wisdom literature" — Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes — are a strange fit for the biblical canon. They're ahistorical (not interested in Israel's history) and areligious (not interested in God, covenants, the temple or any other pillars of Israelite religion). …

Understanding Yahweh: Beyond the Surface of Mainstream Depictions

Yahweh's origins are complex and multifaceted, reflecting a process of religious evolution that spans several centuries and regions. His development from a regional deity associated with storms and warfare into the sole god of monotheistic Judaism illustrates a dynamic interplay between cultural ex…

S25E74: Your Mistrust Is Going to Ruin Us: April Nailer V Martez Nailer

April says her husband is studying the Hebrew Israelite religion and she refuses to convert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ancient Israelite Religion and Monotheistic Kingship

In this episode we examine the complexities of ancient Israelite religion by placing it within the historical context. We put forth theories about the origins of the religions while situating it within the broader ancient near east and Mediterranean religious traditions. We talk about the establish…

Understanding Yahweh: Beyond the Surface of Mainstream Depictions

Yahweh's origins are complex and multifaceted, reflecting a process of religious evolution that spans several centuries and regions. His development from a regional deity associated with storms and warfare into the sole god of monotheistic Judaism illustrates a dynamic interplay between cultural ex…

Ep7: Women of the Hebrew Bible & Ancient Israelite Religions, with Susan Ackerman

In this episode, the Divas chat with Susan Ackerman, the Preston H. Kelsey Professor of Religion, Emerita, at Dartmouth College. Support faith-based journalism at baptistnews.com.

What’s the Fuss: Women in Christian Ministry: Genesis

Does Genesis really teach that women were created to be subordinate to men? What if the Hebrew words and the larger story of Genesis point instead to partnership, shared vocation, and a relationship distorted by the Fall? Richard “Rick” Hess, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Lan…

Ancient Israelite Religions, Plural: Cynthia Shafer-Elliott on Household Shrines, Figurines, and Yahweh's Asherah

There is an entire content industry built on "biblical archaeology" right now — TV shows, YouTube channels, the House of David series on Amazon, all of it running on big Nephilim energy. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott does not watch any of it, because it makes her yell at the screen. (Her husband, however,…