The History Of The Land Of Israel podcast has the guts to survey the most provocative historical narrative in the world. Israel is a country of immense religiou...
Send us a text In 701 BCE, a small kingdom faced the most powerful empire in the world. One king, against all odds, prepared Jerusalem for an impossible defense. Fortified walls, secret water tunnels, and an unexpected divine intervention—this is the gripping true story of how Hezekiah survived Sennacherib's brutal invasion.Support the show
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51 - The Reforms of Hezekiah
Send us a textAt just 25, Hezekiah inherited a kingdom under massive pressure from the mighty Assyrian Empire. But instead of cowering, he launched a bold religious and political revolution that would alter the course of Jewish history. How did he navigate treacherous geopolitical waters while transforming temple worship? What made him both a strategic political player and a deeply spiritual leader?Support the show
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50 – Judah Before the Reforms of Hezekiah
Send us a textThe reforms of Hezekiah would revolutionize the Israelite religion and make it genuinely monotheistic for the first time. They also made the Temple in Jerusalem truly central for the first time. What led to that and what did the religion of Judah look like before those far reaching reforms started? Support the show
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49 - The Destruction of Israel
Send us a textThe kingdom of Israel was destroyed and its elites exiled throughout the Assyrian empire. The prophets Hosea and Amos had warned that the sins and inequality of Israel would lead to its downfall. But was that the real reason? We also look at what happened to the Israelites after they were expelled and what happened to those who were left behind. Support the show
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48 - The Assyrian Threat to Israel
Send us a textAssyria assembled the most fearsome military machine ever seen. And it now was ready to turn its might on Israel, after defeating Damascus. It appears that Judah asked it to set sights on the kingdom of Israel, which now faced a threat unlike any it had seen before. Support the show
The History Of The Land Of Israel podcast has the guts to survey the most provocative historical narrative in the world. Israel is a country of immense religious significance. Everyone has an opinion on it. But what is the true story of this beautiful but contested country? From the dinosaurs to the hi-tech era, we will chronologically survey the history of the land. The podcast will provide the only complete and factual narrative out there. So, join us for the History Of The Land Of Israel podcast.
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