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The State of Israel: Part 3 - A New Era in the Middle East

In the last twenty years, the landscape of the Middle East has changed again. Following the Arab Spring, the Obama administration oriented its policy around Iran, only for the Trump administration to orient its policy around Saudi Arabia. In the middle of the back-and-forth, the Abraham Accords were born and gave the best shot for peace in the Middle East since the founding of Israel. 

What's happening now, and what's ahead for Israel? Cole and Terry discuss in this final episode on modern Israel. 

The State of Israel: Part 2 - Global Terrorism

After the wars in 1967 and 1973, Israel saw the rise of a new group of enemies. Previously, it had fought against rival states in the region. Next, radical terrorist groups arose across the region. In this episode, Cole and Terry discuss the formation of Hezbollah, Hamas, Al Qaeda, and other militant groups that have come to dominate the Middle East. 

The State of Israel: Part 1 - Wars and Rumors of Wars

How did we get here? With all the arguments flying around about Israel and its neighbors, we turn to history to understand the making of modern Israel. In this three-part series on Israel, we look at how the major factions in the Middle East arose, how they operate, and what the future holds. 

In this first episode, Cole and Terry discuss the founding of the nation of Israel and the ensuing wars, running up to the Yom Kippur War in 1973. 

For more on the lead-up to the formation of the state of Israel in 1948, see Terry's series, The Making of Modern Israel.

An Exciting Announcement!

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In addition, Cole gives a preview of our next two series coming up on the podcast. 

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Best Of: The Surprising Genius of Jesus

Jesus was so many things, but a genius? This is a neglected attribute. Jesus was the most brilliant teacher to ever walk the earth. In his new book, The Surprising Genius of Jesus, Peter Williams makes the case that Jesus was not just wise, he was also a genius. Cole sits down with Peter to discuss the new book and the teachings of Jesus. 

4 Keys to Revelation

Revelation is a difficult book. The symbols, cryptic messages, and all the different interpretations can make it a daunting part of the Bible to study. But it's also one of the most encouraging, comforting, foundational books of the Bible. In this episode, Cole gives four keys to reading and understanding Revelation. 

Resources:

"Apocalypse" - Terry Feix 

"Visions" - Cole Feix

"Revelation: Part 1" - So We Speak

"Revelation: Part 2" - So We Speak 

"Revelation: Part 3" - So We Speak 

"Revelation Questions: Part 1" - So We Speak 

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher with Terry Feix

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is the holiest site in Christendom. It is the historic site where Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead. But is it the real spot? 

In this episode, Cole and Terry discuss the church's history, theories, and oddities and debate whether or not this is the real location of the empty tomb. 

Resources:

• “Jesus’ Tomb Opened in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher” - National Geographic
• “Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher” - Biblical Archaeology Review

The Oldest Known Worship Space with Terry Feix

There are still incredible archaeological finds happening all the time. This month, a mosaic floor from the ancient city of Megiddo will be displayed for the first time at the Museum of the Bible. This floor from the 3rd century marks the oldest worship space found by archaeologists. The inscriptions also include a few surprises. Find out more as Cole interviews Terry about his work on the mosaic and the new exhibit. 

"The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith" - MoTB

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The Shroud of Turin with Terry Feix

The Shroud of Turin may be the most studied artifact in human history. This 14-foot cloth is claimed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, with his image imprinted on the cloth from the resurrection. A 1988 radiocarbon test dated the shroud to the 14th century, but two new tests open the door to a date in the first century. Can we know if this is truly the burial cloth of Jesus? What difference would it make? 

Resources:

• "The Shroud of Turin and Its Significance for Biblical Studies" - Gary Habermas, JETS
• "Father Brown Fakes the Shroud" - N. D. Wilson, Books and Culture 
• "X-Ray Dating of a Turin Shroud's Linen Sample" - Liberato de Caro, Heritage