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Episode 113: Psalms Part 2
The Book of Psalms: Part 2
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Episode 112: Intro to Psalms
Intro to Psalms
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Episode 111: Job
Job: The poem about human suffering
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Episode 110: Esther
The Book of Esther
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Episode 109: Ezra-Nehemiah
Ezra-Nehemiah: The Remnant Returns
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Episode 108: 2 Kings 17-25
2 Kings 17-25 Prelude to Exile
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Episode 107: 2 Kings 1-16
2 Kings 1-16 Elisha
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Episode 106: 1 Kings 12-22
1 Kings 12-22 Elijah
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Episode 105: 2 Samuel, 1 Kings 1-11
Ben flies solo in this episode on 2 Samuel and 1 Kings. The reign of David and Solomon are the golden age of Israelite history. Despite civil wars and brutal rebellions, the monarchy persists and grows in its prestige and splendor. David’s sins bring great tragedy and sorrow, but seem to have some profound and timeless lessons. Solomon fulfills his father’s promise to build the temple and the project takes on cosmic themes that remind us of the creation in Genesis.
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Episode 104: 1 Samuel
Ben and Christopher continue with a discussion of the first book of Samuel. The various sources that make up the book portray multiple perspectives on monarchy and the kingship. Saul is anointed as the first king of Israel. His military success initially endears him to the people, but his disobedience causes him to lose favor with Samuel and God. David is anointed to succeed Saul and the narrative recounts stories of his bravery, piety, and military prowess. The story of David and Goliath is the unmistakable source of literary allusion in Nephi’s account of slaying Laban in the Book of Mormon. What might this say about Nephi’s intent, message, inspiration,…