I talk with Biblical scholar, Tzemah Yoreh, from biblecriticism.com about the Supplementary Hypothesis, Documentary Hypothesis, chiastic structure, New Testament source criticism and much more! Listen on iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Elisha recovered from his sickness and addresses how the arrow of deliverance came to be. If you'd like to read about my methodology for this episode, check out this blog post. Listen On iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Elisha was a prophet who served the Syrian King and that his prophecy about his death was wrong. If you'd like to read about my methodology for this episode, check out this blog post. Listen On iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Elisha was a spy for Syria and addresses what happened at Dothan and Samaria. If you'd like to read about my methodology for this episode, check out this blog post. Listen On iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Naaman’s “flesh” referred to his daughter. If you'd like to read about my methodology for this episode, check out this blog post. Listen On iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Elijah was a fugitive running from Ahab and that Ahab killed Obadiah. If you'd like to read about my methodology for this episode, check out this blog post. Listen On iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Elijah was married to the woman at Zarephath, that he ate her son and addresses which God Elijah served. If you'd like to read about my methodology for this episode, check out this blog post. Listen On iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Elijah didn’t live in Israel because he was a fugitive and addresses what happened at the Brook Cherith, which God Elijah served and which God was the God of Israel. If you'd like to read about my methodology for this episode, check out this blog post. Listen On iTunes…

"M" writes political propaganda to save the reputation the of two of its prophets: Elijah the fugitive and Elisha the traitor. Listen On iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

I talk to The Amateur Exegete about our backgrounds, our beliefs, Bernard Lamborelle's "The Covenant", the Documentary Hypothesis, the Gospel of Mark, my upcoming series on Elijah/Elisha and, of course, mirror-reading. Listen on iTunes Show Notes: Amateur Exegete Musings on Mark: The First Witness to the Empty Tomb Musings on Mark Series Invasion o…

In this episode, I discuss my interactions with others on Twitter regarding mirror-reading. Listen on iTunes Referenced Twitter Conversations: @NotThat_JC @Christofey @DougCarpenter5 @LauraRbnsn @blambore Referenced Links Yahwist Notes The F*** is Nimrod? New Testament Review Podcast Bernard Lamborelle vs Mirror-Reading Facing cognitive dissonance …

The Biblical author responds to claims that Saul was not the son of Kish, and that Jonathan was not the son of Saul. He also responds to claims that Saul did not rule over all of Israel, and that Saul killed Jonathan. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Saul Cycle, check out this blog post. Listen on iTunes…

The Biblical author responds to claims that Samuel was not a prophet of Yahweh. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Samuel Cycle, check out this blog post. Listen on iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to a narrative that said that Samson was a demigod of a sun deity and was also a homosexual. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Samson Cycle, check out this blog post. Referenced Article: What Was Samson Doing with a Prostitute in Gaza? Listen on iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Jephthah was not a Gileadite, and that his descendants shouldn't be head over the tribe of Gilead. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Jephthah Cycle, check out this post. Listen on iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Gideon was a Midianite king, Israel did not have a strong military and Yahweh wasn't Israel's God. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Gideon Cycle, check out this blog post. Listen on iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

The Biblical author responds to claims that Barak killed Sisera, Sisera raped Jael, Yahweh was not Israel's God and was not a strong war God and fears about volunteering for Israel's military. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Deborah, Barak & Jael Cycle, check out this blog post. Listen on iTunes…

The Biblical author responds to claims that Ehud's assassination of King Eglon never happened, Ehud was not a Benjaminite, Yahweh is not the God of Israel and that the Israelites could not win battles. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Ehud Cycle, check out this blog post. Listen on iTunes…

"N" writes political propaganda to shift power away from the tribe of Ephraim and to the tribe of Benjamin, into the hands of the descendants of Jonathan. It hopes to inspire the Israelites to volunteer into a unified military force by telling about Israel's military victories and heroes, as well as how Yahweh is and was the strong war God of Israe…

Dru Johnson and Matt Lynch discuss mirror-reading during their Q&A episode. I respond to their concerns of mirror-reading and discuss my own mirror-reading methodology. Listen On iTunes Show Notes: OnScript's Q&A Episode Everybody Mirror-Reads The Mira Scriptura Mirror-Reading Methodology The Abraham Cycle The Jacob Cycle…

Danny Mosco from the Every Last Drop Podcast, interviews me for a Q&A on mirror-reading and Biblical interpretation. Listen on iTunesDe către Mira Scriptura

I respond to OnScript's podcast episode that they did with Iain Provan. I discuss the importance of knowing the original intentions of each of the sources of Genesis, how the Elohist tried to portray Jacob as a good guy, the curses in Genesis and the reason the Bible talks about annihilating everyone the Israelites conquered. Referenced Links: OnSc…

The renowned prophet from Moab had cursed the Israelites. Moab is on the rise and the Israelites on the border think about defecting. The Elohist responds to those claims. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Balaam Cycle, check out this post. Listen On iTunes Listen On SoundCloudDe către Mira Scriptura

Moses the son of Jethro. The golden calf and the elders of Israel lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Some Israelites believe they are Amorites and seek to break away from the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Elohist responds to these claims. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Moses Cycle, check out this post. Listen On iTunes Listen O…

Joseph died and was never sold into Egypt. Ephraim and Mannaseh were from Egypt and should never have ruled over the rest of the tribes of Israel. Jacob didn't realize he had blessed Ephraim over Mannaseh. Benjamin is wooed to stay in the Kingdom of Israel. Ephraim struggles to forgive the other tribes for plotting the death of their king. The Eloh…

Jacob was Laban's servant that stole his livestock, daughters and gods. Jacob didn't love Rachel and refused to have sex with her. Jacob and Israel were two different people. The Elohist responds to those claims. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Jacob Cycle, check out this post. Listen On iTunes Listen On SoundCloud…

Isaac wasn't Abraham's son, Abraham had other sons, Abraham served other gods and killed Isaac. The Elohist responds to those claims. If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Abraham Cycle, check out this post. Listen On iTunes Listen On SoundCloudDe către Mira Scriptura

Is Genesis and other books of the Bible compilations of multiple authors? This episode examines the Supplementary Hypothesis, the Elohist Source and when it was written. Referenced links: Chiastic Structure Tzemah Yoreh's Website Listen On iTunes Listen On SoundCloudDe către Mira Scriptura

Does the Old Testament contain political propaganda? Absolutely! Learn more about the political situations the Old Testament authors were responding to. Reassigning bloodlines, establishing boundaries, reinterpreting sayings, managing reputations and defending kingly as well as priestly lines were all political talking points in the OT. Listen on i…