Vol. 1 The Christian History Podcast

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3.62 Egyptian History Summary Pt. 1: Prehistory through the Middle Kingdom Jan 10, 2019

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Today the 62nd episode of the 3rd chapter was published on Blubrry and is also available on iTunes. After over a year, I’ve finally almost finished the history of Egypt. Now just to summarize in two parts. In this first part, I cover the period from prehistory through the Middle Kingdom, so from before 10,000 BC to about 1,650 BC. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.61 Roman Culture Instituted in Egypt Jan 03, 2019

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After over a year, this is the last of the deep dives into ancient Egyptian history. In this episode, I cover how Rome instituted their culture in Egypt including their military, path to citizenship, tax and economic policies, and the caste system. I also walk through how these impacted the exiled Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. Finally, I cover the transition from Herod the Great to his son and successor Herod Archelaus, and how this allows us to timestamp when the young Jesus’ family returned from Egypt. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.60 Antony and Cleopatra Depart While Rome Takes Full Control Over Egypt Dec 27, 2018

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In this last part of several episodes, I wrap up the history of Cleopatra the 7th, Marc Antony, and their on-going conflict with Antony’s fellow Roman leader, Octavian. In the end, Octavian wins out, and becomes the first emperor of Rome, Caesar Augustus. Egypt comes to be controlled by a Roman prefect, who attempts to keep the formerly great nation reliably Roman. After listening, let me know what you think.

S1.1 Who Were The Wisemen? Dec 22, 2018

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This is a rebraodcast of an episode from 2 years ago, and certainly does not fit with the point in history where the podcast finds itself today. But, pertinent for the Christmas holiday. Sometime in the future, when the historical chronology of the bible warrants it, I’ll work this episode into its proper sequence. This week is more than you may have ever wanted to know about the three wisemen.

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3.59 Cleopatra, Marc Antony, Octavian: Roman Rule over Egypt Part 3 Dec 20, 2018

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In this third part of four episodes, I cover the history of Cleopatra the 7th, and her interactions with Marc Antony, and their on-going conflict with Antony’s fellow ruler, and member of the triumvirate, Octavian. A conflict that escalated to a full war. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.58 Cleopatra, Marc Antony, Octavian: Roman Rule over Egypt Part 2 Dec 13, 2018

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In this second part of three episodes, I cover the history of Cleopatra the 7th, and her interactions with Marc Antony. Embedded in this was the continued power struggle between Antony and Octavian. Each one attempting to checkmate the other. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.57.1 Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Roman Rule over Egypt Dec 13, 2018

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In this first part of three episodes, I cover the history of Cleopatra the 7th, certainly the most famous Cleopatra of them all. This history includes her exile with her father, Ptolemy the 12th when her older sister forcibly took the throne. Then she and her father returned, taking power back. She would co-rule with her brother and have a child with Julius Caesar. All of this in this episode, with enough left over for next week. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.57 Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Roman Rule over Egypt Dec 13, 2018

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In this first part of three episodes, I cover the history of Cleopatra the 7th, certainly the most famous Cleopatra of them all. This history includes her exile with her father, Ptolemy the 12th when her older sister foricibly took the throne. Then she and her father returned, taking power back. She would co-rule with her brother and have a child with Julius Caesar. All of this in this episode, with enough left over for next week. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.56 Competing Egyptian Greek Rulers Invite the Romans to Egypt Nov 29, 2018

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In this episode, I cover the histories of Ptolemy the 8th, 7th,9th, all the way to the 12th. In that order. This also includes a few iterations of Cleopatras and Berenices. So, the time period between 169 and 51 BC. All throughout the episode, we can see how the Romans are slowly gaining incremental control over Egypt. A time setting the stage for the arrival of the toddler Jesus to Egypt. After listening, let me know what you think.

3.55 Greek Rule in Egypt: Ptolemy the 3rd through Ptolemy the 6th Nov 22, 2018

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In this episode, I cover the history of Ptolemaic Egypt between Ptolemy the 3rd Euergetes and Ptolemy the 6th Philometor. So, the time period between 245 and 145 BC. In this period were several wars in Syria, a potential failed attempt by a Ptolemy to enter the 2nd temple, and internal conflict. A time setting the stage for the arrival of the toddler Jesus to Egypt. After listening, let me know what you think.

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