Excavating the Bible/Masterclass #04: Biblical History

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Masterclass #04: Biblical History

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The Bible has a long and complicated history that is revealed through archaeology, linguistics and religious traditions. This masterclass begins with the history and transmission of the Bible itself. Then we will examine other, ancient non-Biblical writings such as those found in Ebla and Ugarit, and how they help in Biblical studies.

About the Author

JEFF A. BENNER desires to assist his readers with proper Biblical interpretation, based on the original cultural and linguistic context of the Bible, a key ingredient to Biblical studies that is often ignored, so they may gain a deeper understanding and insight into the intended meaning of the words of the Scriptures. To this end, he has dedicated over 30 years of research, documenting the connections between the language of the Bible and the culture in which it was written.

Contents

Section 1: History of the Hebrew Bible

This section will examine the history of the Hebrew Bible and its transmission, including inspiration, preservation, translation, and interpretation, and the differences between the Masoretic text and other ancient texts and translations such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Septuagint.

Four Stages of Biblical Transmission
  • 42 mins
  • 65.7 MB
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History of the Hebrew Bible
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    History of the Torah
      Oral Tradition of the Torah
        History of the Masoretic Hebrew Texts
        • 5 mins
        • 18.2 MB
        The Septuagint and the KJV
        • 2 mins
        • 4.67 MB

        Section 2: Extra-Biblical Sources

        This section will explore archaeological and textual evidence that supports the historicity of the Bible, including the existence of King David, the accuracy of biblical accounts, and the influence of ancient Semitic languages like Eblaite and Ugaritic on understanding biblical texts.

        Ugarit and the Bible
          Archives at Ebla and the Bible
            The Scapegoat: The Pseudepigrapha and Azazel
              Extra-Biblical source confirms existence of King David
              • 1 min
              • 2.6 MB
              Evidence of the Historicity of the Bible
              • 9 mins
              • 29.3 MB
              The Tower of Babel: Fact or Fiction?

                Quiz

                Quiz: Biblical History