Send us a text Ever heard of a graveyard where the coffins are shaped like humans—some lifelike, others downright bizarre? In this episode, we dig into the secrets of the Philistines at Beit Shean: a crossroads of kings, conquerors, and cultures. It’s biblical drama, ancient mysteries, and archaeological surprises—buried, literally, in the dirt of the Holy Land. History Shorts Daily bite-sized history stories and conversations with leading voices in history today.Listen on: Apple ...
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Send us a text Ever heard of a graveyard where the coffins are shaped like humans—some lifelike, others downright bizarre? In this episode, we dig into the secrets of the Philistines at Beit Shean: a crossroads of kings, conquerors, and cultures. It’s biblical drama, ancient mysteries, and archaeological surprises—buried, literally, in the dirt of the Holy Land. History Shorts Daily bite-sized history stories and conversations with leading voices in history today.Listen on: Apple ...
38 - The Role of Religion in Uniting The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Histories of the Holy Land Podcast
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38 - The Role of Religion in Uniting The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Send us a textThe twelve tribes did not have much in common at first. However, as the Philistines emerged as a common enemy, they learned to cooperate and developed common political and religious institutions. We examine how the god of Israel became more important, how the gods Israelites worshipped at home or in tribal altars became less central, and why. Support the show
Histories of the Holy Land Podcast
Send us a text Ever heard of a graveyard where the coffins are shaped like humans—some lifelike, others downright bizarre? In this episode, we dig into the secrets of the Philistines at Beit Shean: a crossroads of kings, conquerors, and cultures. It’s biblical drama, ancient mysteries, and archaeological surprises—buried, literally, in the dirt of the Holy Land. History Shorts Daily bite-sized history stories and conversations with leading voices in history today.Listen on: Apple ...
