הפודקאסט של התנ״ך לנוער
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<p>The Bible's most famous stories aren't what you think.</p> <p>Dr. Liora Ravid is a biblical historian who digs beneath the familiar narratives to uncover what actually happened — and why. Using archaeology, ancient law, and the original Hebrew text, Dr. Ravid reveals the real, fragile lives of Biblical heroes like Abraham, Sarah, David, and Jacob.</p> <p>Short, surprising, and deeply researched, each episode reframes a story you thought you knew.</p> <p>Based on "The Secret Lives of Biblical Figures" by Dr. Liora Ravid.</p> <p>Dr. Liora Ravid is a Biblical historian, born and raised in Israel, where she has shared the language and landscape of the Bible's characters her entire life. She earned her PhD in Biblical Studies at Bar-Ilan University, specializing in the social and legal norms of the ancient world - the marriage customs, inheritance laws, and daily realities that shaped the lives of the Bible's most famous figures. Her original Hebrew book, "The Bible Really Happened," was published in Israel in 2009 and later translated into English. Her latest book, "The Secret Lives of Biblical Figures," brings her decades of research to a wider audience. If you asked her what makes the Bible enduringly popular, she'd tell you: it's a book about ordinary people - who loved and hated, celebrated and mourned, raised families and buried children — navigating a world that, to us, is both utterly foreign and deeply, recognizably human.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 3, 2026
Why Cain’s Punishment Was Actually Worse Than Death
Everyone knows the story of Cain and Abel, but almost no one understands the real reason why God rejected Cain's offering—or why his punishment was considered a fate worse than death in the ancient world.In biblical times, you didn't exist as an individual; your family was your only source of legal protection, security, and survival. To be exiled wasn't just to be sent away; it was an absolute death sentence. Discover the fascinating historical context behind the first murder, the true meaning of the "Mark of Cain," and why God chose to protect history's first killer.Dive deep into the book of Genesis as we uncover the ancient societal laws that shape the Bible's most famous stories.#BibleStudy #CainAndAbel #Genesis #BibleHistory
April 30, 2026
SAUL’S FALL: EPILOGUE | The Truth About King Saul’s Death (Why David Didn’t Celebrate)
When King Saul finally fell on his sword at Mount Gilboa, you would think David would celebrate the death of the man who hunted him for years. Instead, David wept and penned one of the most beautiful laments in history.In this episode, we explore the tragic, final moments of Israel's first king. We dive into the battle against the Philistines, the loyalty of the men of Jabesh-Gilead, and why the biblical author didn't portray Saul as an evil villain, but rather as a broken man suffering from a severe mental illness.Discover the true context behind the famous phrase "How the mighty have fallen" and see how the Bible treats Saul with incredible dignity and compassion in his final hours.#KingSaul #BibleHistory #KingDavid #OldTestament
April 23, 2026
The Dark Truth About Noah’s Flood & The Fallen Angels
Why did God really send the flood? We are usually told it was simply because humanity became wicked, but a closer look at the Hebrew text in Genesis reveals a much darker, stranger truth involving the "Sons of God" and the corruption of human DNA.Before the flood, humans were created in God's image—eternal and pure. So how did death and impurity enter the world? The answer lies in the mysterious fallen angels who crossed the boundary between heaven and earth, forever altering what it means to be human and forcing the Creator to grieve His own creation.Discover the hidden connections between the two biblical creation accounts, the real reason mortality was introduced, and why even Noah's Ark couldn't fix the ultimate tragedy of the flood.#NoahsArk #FallenAngels #Genesis #BibleMysteries
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<p>The Bible's most famous stories aren't what you think.</p> <p>Dr. Liora Ravid is a biblical historian who digs beneath the familiar narratives to uncover what actually happened — and why. Using archaeology, ancient law, and the original Hebrew text, Dr. Ravid reveals the real, fragile lives of Biblical heroes like Abraham, Sarah, David, and Jacob.</p> <p>Short, surprising, and deeply researched, each episode reframes a story you thought you knew.</p> <p>Based on "The Secret Lives of Biblical Figures" by Dr. Liora Ravid.</p> <p>Dr. Liora Ravid is a Biblical historian, born and raised in Israel, where she has shared the language and landscape of the Bible's characters her entire life. She earned her PhD in Biblical Studies at Bar-Ilan University, specializing in the social and legal norms of the ancient world - the marriage customs, inheritance laws, and daily realities that shaped the lives of the Bible's most famous figures. Her original Hebrew book, "The Bible Really Happened," was published in Israel in 2009 and later translated into English. Her latest book, "The Secret Lives of Biblical Figures," brings her decades of research to a wider audience. If you asked her what makes the Bible enduringly popular, she'd tell you: it's a book about ordinary people - who loved and hated, celebrated and mourned, raised families and buried children — navigating a world that, to us, is both utterly foreign and deeply, recognizably human.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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