Biblical Time Machine

Dave Roos
  • 4.7 (143)
  • HISTORY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Biblical Time Machine
TIME TRAVELERS CLUB

Access bonus content and ask questions on air!

$4.99/month

Join Dave and Helen as they travel back in time (metaphorically… it’s a podcast) to explore the real history of the people, places and events of the Old Testament, New Testament and everything in between.

  1. 1 DAY AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    BONUS: No Room at the Inn?

    In this subscriber-only conversation, Rob Cioffi answers our Backstage Guests' questions about ancient hotels, mailing packages and more.

    16 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    What Was Travel Like in Biblical Times?

    Did Roman roads have rest stops? How bad were the snacks on a sea voyage across the Mediterranean? Did Paul get frequent sailor miles? On today's episode, we answer all of your questions about travel in the ancient world. Our guest (live from an Egyptian desert) is Robert Cioffi, who wrote a terrific article titled "Travel in the Roman World." You can also check out Rob's latest book, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Greek Novel: Between Representation and Resistance.SUPPORT BIBLICAL TIME MACHINEIf y...

    47 min

  3. JAN 13 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    BONUS: Who Was Left in Jerusalem After 70 CE?

    In this subscriber-only conversation, Steve Mason answers a question from our Backstage Guest about the demographics of Jerusalem and Judaea after the Roman siege.

    15 min

  4. JAN 13

    A Historian's Take on Josephus and 'The Jewish War'

    Today's guest, historian Steve Mason, has called Josephus's The Jewish War "perhaps the most influential non-biblical text of Western history." And he's got a point! Read alongside the Bible, The Jewish War tells the "rest of the story" — specifically, how the Romans came to destroy the Temple in 70 CE. The trouble is, The Jewish War isn't "history" in the modern sense. It's a narrative written to make moral arguments about "good" and "bad" leaders in both Jerusalem and Rome. In today's episo...

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 6 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    BONUS: 1st-Century Slang?

    In this subscriber-only bonus conversation, Christina Kreinecker answers more questions about documentary papyri, including: have scholars discovered examples of "slang" words in everyday writing from the 1st century CE?

    11 min

  6. JAN 6

    Real Time Travel with Ancient Papyri

    Of course Helen and Dave have a fully functioning, very real Time Machine. But if you can't wait your turn (the line is ridiculously long), check out "documentary papyri." These scraps of ancient writing — letters, legal documents, shopping lists — offer a firsthand glimpse into everyday life in the 1st century CE. Even better, scholars like our guest Christina Kreinecker use clues from these ancient everyday texts to illuminate thorny passages of the New Testament. Check out Christina's book...

    55 min

  7. 12/30/2024 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    BONUS: Farm to Bible? An Agrarian Reading of Isaiah

    In this subscriber-only conversation, Daniel Stulac explains his unique scholarly niche: agrarian readings of Old Testament prophets.

    20 min

  8. 12/30/2024

    "Unto Us a Child is Born" Was Isaiah Talking About Jesus?

    The prophet Isaiah lived in the 8th century BCE, yet his writings are quoted throughout the New Testament and especially around Christmas. Who was the historical Isaiah? And who (or what) was he writing about when he prophesied the birth of a king 700 years before Jesus? For this special holiday episode, Helen and Dave are joined by Daniel Stulac, a Christian scholar of the Hebrew Bible who approaches the book(s) of Isaiah in both their historical and theological contexts. SUBSCRIBE AND...

    1h 4m
See All (143)

Trailer

4.7
out of 5
143 Ratings

About

Join Dave and Helen as they travel back in time (metaphorically… it’s a podcast) to explore the real history of the people, places and events of the Old Testament, New Testament and everything in between.

Information

  • Creator
    Dave Roos
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Biblical Time Machine
  • Show Website
    Biblical Time Machine
  • Provider
    David Roos

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada