Bonus Episode #1

Wk7 DarkPowers

Week seven: Dark Powers.Today we discuss healings power and wonder workers in the ancient world. We take a look at the magic papyri. Discuss the difference between religion today and religion in the ancient world. Humanity under the control of dark powers.

Wk 6 Patron Client;Friendship Family, Purity and Ritual

Week six: Patron client; Friendship Family, Purity and Ritual. Social dynamics. Today we lay the foundation for understanding 1st century interpersonal social networks. Agonistic society, competition for limited resource of honor and shame. We discuss the importance of Friendship and family.

Wk5 Greek and Hebrew Clash

Week Five: Greek and Hebrew clash. Foundations for cultural conflict. Foundation for Pharasee’s Sadducees, Antiochus Epiphanies. Hellenization is a major problem for the Jews.

Bonus Episode #1

Extra bonus week of content bout Week 4

Wk4 Being a Person

Week four: Being an ancient person. What would it look like to be an ancient person? How did people think? Why was religion such an important part of their lives? Religion vs just the way things are.