Light from the Past
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsLight from the Past: Archaeology, Ancient History, and Biblical Faith with Dewayne Bryant. We will examine archaeological discoveries and get a feel for daily living in the ancient world, all with a view toward applying our findings to the Christian life. This show digs into the past to find spiritual wisdom for the present.
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“Medicine” (Light from the Past S1E10)
March 31, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBSeason 1, Episode 10 For Tuesday, March 31, 2015 “Medicine” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne is going to look at medicine in the ancient world. Medical practice was quite different in antiquity than what we have today, usually incorporating magic and medicine. The Bible doesn’t – for one very […]
“Pseudoarchaeology” (Light from the Past S1E9)
March 17, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 9 For Tuesday, March 17, 2015 “Pseudoarchaeology” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: There are a lot of claims made about the reliability of the Bible – and not all of them come from experts. A particular challenge that faces Christians today is the use of claims to defend the Bible […]
“Lachish” (Light from the Past S1E8)
March 10, 2015 09:15 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 8 For Tuesday, March 10, 2015 “Lachish” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In today’s episode, Dewayne is going to discuss the city of Lachish. Once one of the most important cities in the land of Canaan, today it is a ruin. Poor spiritual decisions contributed to its destruction. Today we […]
“Western Wall” (Light from the Past S1E7)
March 03, 2015 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 7 For Tuesday, March 3, 2015 “Western Wall” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: Today we will discuss the Western Wall, its significance for observant Jews, and what lessons Christians might learn from it today. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
“Ebal and Gerazim” (Light from the Past S1E6)
February 18, 2015 10:30 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 6 For Tuesday, February 17, 2015 “Ebal and Gerazim” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: Mount Gerazim and Mount Ebal were two important places early in Hebrew history. In today’s episode, Dewayne will examine why they were important, as well as their enduring significance for today. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: […]
“Jerusalem” (Light from the Past S1E5)
February 11, 2015 10:35 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 5 For Tuesday, February 10, 2015 “Jerusalem” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In today’s episode of Light from the Past, we will be talking about the city of Jerusalem – widely considered one of the holiest places on earth. What is its history, and when did it come to be […]
“Khirbet Qeiyafa” (Light from the Past S1E4)
February 03, 2015 10:15 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBSeason 1, Episode 4 For Tuesday, February 3, 2015 “Khirbet Qeiyafa” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: Archaeology is full of little surprises, and a tiny discovery can make an enormous contribution to our understanding of the past. Khirbet Qeiyafa is the site of one of these discoveries. Dewayne will explore the impact of […]
“The Dead Sea Scrolls” (Light from the Past S1E3)
January 27, 2015 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBSeason 1, Episode 3 For January 27, 2015 “The Dead Sea Scrolls” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: Most people have heard about the Dead Sea Scrolls, but most don’t know what they are exactly. Dewayne will explore the discovery and significance of the scrolls in today’s episode. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]
“Sennacherib’s Prism” (Light from the Past S1E2)
January 20, 2015 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBSeason 1, Episode 2 For Tuesday, January 20, 2015 “Sennacherib’s Prism” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: The historical record mentions a number of things that happen in the biblical text. Sometimes, what the historical record leaves out is just as important as what it includes. This is the case for an ancient […]
“New Years” (Light from the Past S1E1)
January 07, 2015 10:05 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBSeason 1, Episode 1 For Tuesday, January 6, 2015 “New Years” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: The New Year is a time of celebration and new beginnings. Ancient people believed the same. In this episode, Dewayne is going to look at some of the similarities and differences in the way people viewed the […]
Light from the Past 016: “Exodus: Gods and Kings” SPECIAL
December 19, 2014 17:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #016 For Friday, December 19, 2014 “Exodus: Gods and Kings” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne reviews the new film Exodus: Gods and Kings. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously […]
Light from the Past 015: “Historicity of the Exodus”
December 19, 2014 16:39 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #015 For Thursday, December 18, 2014 “Historicity of the Exodus” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne is going to explore the evidence for the historicity of the exodus, as well as why it isn’t mentioned in ancient Egyptian records. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed […]
Light from the Past 014: “The Ten Plagues”
December 09, 2014 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #014 For Tuesday, December 9, 2014 “The Ten Plagues” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explains the nature and significance of the Ten Plagues. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help […]
Light from the Past 013: “Covenants”
December 02, 2014 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #013 For Tuesday, November 25, 2014 “Covenants” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the idea of covenants in the ancient Near East, and why understanding this is important for our relationship with God. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it […]
Light from the Past 012: “Citizenship”
November 21, 2014 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #012 For Tuesday, November 18, 2014 “Citizenship” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses citizenship in the Roman Empire and its impact on our study of the letters of Paul. Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write […]
Light from the Past 011: “Akhenaten, Moses, and Monotheism”
November 12, 2014 19:11 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #011 For Tuesday, November 11, 2014 “Akhenaten, Moses, and Monotheism” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores the religious beliefs of Pharaoh Akhenaten and critics’ claims that the monotheism of the Hebrews came from ancient Egypt. Notable Quote: “In each plague, God does not merely demonstrate that he […]
Light From the Past 010: “Philistines”
October 29, 2014 13:51 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBEpisode #010 For Tuesday, October 28, 2014 “Philistines” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the Philistines and what we can learn from their interactions with Israel in the Old Testament. Notable Quote: “We have to be careful, because we can treat God like a good luck charm, one that […]
Light From The Past 009: “Idolatry”
October 14, 2014 21:24 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #009 For Tuesday, October 14, 2014 “Idolatry” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne talks about idolatry past and present. Notable Quote: “An idol is something to which we devote our time and energy. And an idol’s worth is not necessarily in how happy we are to get it, but […]
Light From the Past 008: “Megiddo Church”
October 07, 2014 20:36 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBEpisode #008 For Tuesday, October 7, 2014 “Megiddo Church” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the 2005 discovery of the Megiddo church and its connection to the early Christian beliefs about the deity of Jesus. Notable Quote: “We can be confident that the evidence that we see in the […]
Light from the Past 007: “New Testament Canon”
October 02, 2014 14:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBEpisode #007 For Tuesday, September 30, 2014 “New Testament Canon” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the books of the New Testament, and the process by which authentic books were accepted and illegitimate books rejected. Notable Quote: “By the middle of the fourth century, the New Testament canon as […]
Light From The Past 006: “The Book of Abraham”
September 23, 2014 23:29 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #006 For Tuesday, September 23, 2014 “The Book of Abraham” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne discusses the Mormon text known as the Book of Abraham. Does it contain reliable information about the patriarch, or is it merely a creative invention? Notable Quote: “It’s very human to marginalize others […]
Light From the Past 005: “Noah’s Ark”
September 17, 2014 14:16 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #005 For Tuesday, September 16, 2014 “Noah’s Ark” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores some of the issues surrounding Noah’s ark – where it landed, if it is still there, and what it would mean for believers if it were to be discovered. Notable Quote: “The ark is […]
Light From the Past 004: “Mummification”
September 09, 2014 20:39 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBEpisode #004 For Tuesday, September 9, 2014 “Mummification” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne examines the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification, as well as its connection to the Bible. Notable Quote: “The Egyptian pharaohs began preparing for eternity almost as soon as they took the throne of Egypt. They understood […]
Light from the Past 003: “Crucifixion”
September 03, 2014 13:37 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBEpisode #003 For Tuesday, September 2, 2014 “Crucifixion” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne examines the ancient sources that describe and depict the practice of Roman crucifixion. Notable Quote “The Romans designed crucifixion to make a person’s last hours on earth as unpleasant as possible. We might rightfully say that […]
Light from the Past 002: “Historical Jesus”
August 27, 2014 17:47 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBEpisode #002 For Tuesday, August 26, 2014 “Historical Jesus” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne explores evidence for the historical Jesus from the Roman authors Josephus, Pliny the Younger, and Tacitus. Notable Quote: ‘Some writers simply characterize Jesus as a figure whose factuality may be shrouded so that no one […]
Light from the Past 001: “What is Archaeology?”
August 18, 2014 10:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEpisode #001 For Tuesday, August 19, 2014 “What is Archaeology?” HOST: Dewayne Bryant Show Notes: In this episode, Dewayne defines archaeology and shows how it confirms the biblical record, illuminates the biblical text, and encourages believers today. Notable Quote: “Just as history gives us a literary window into the past, archaeology gives us […]