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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Help us understand how the History Extra podcast fits into your life by taking part in our latest research. SURVEY LINK: https://immediateinsiders.com/uc/admin/a1cd/?a=1&b=4 Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories b ...
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The Destiny Project - Jewish History

Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman

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The Destiny Project presents a sweeping view of World History from a Jewish viewpoint. Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman is a student, thinker, and writer. Over the past half-century, he has written more than fifty books. Visit RabbiReinman.com
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The Bible in Context

Caleb Lewis and Nate Young

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Our goal is to explore the narratives of the Bible in light of their cultural and literary context. As we study the Bible, we want to get inside the mind of the author(s) to understand the intended meaning of scripture and how scripture informs our hope in Jesus.
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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the Babylonian invasion of Sodom and the reasons for the choice of a circuitous route of approach. As we follow Abraham into Canaan, we enter the world of the biblical narrative. It is not our purpose here to retell the story of the patriarchs, which is already very familiar to almost everyone who resides in…
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The Hittites were one of the most powerful civilisations in the Near East, building a vast empire that encompassed much of modern-day Turkey. But aside from a few vague references in ancient texts, proof of their existence was not established until the 20th century, when the discovery of more than 10,000 clay tablets laid bare the story of the Hitt…
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In the run-up to the Second World War, Winston Churchill's Kent home, Chartwell, was transformed from a cosy country pile to an informal Home Office, as the politician invited influential guests to come for dinner, drinks.... and off-the-record discussions. From 'Lawrence of Arabia' to Albert Einstein, Katherine Carter tells Ellie Cawthorne how the…
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Episode #6 History Appreciation This study of world history is divided into four parts: Prologue, Ancient Times, Medieval Times and Modern Times. The purpose of the Prologue is to establish the foundations for the rest of the book, the prism through which the history of the world will be viewed. We have demonstrated that the forces that drive world…
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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman describes the rivalry among Jacob’s children and the plot that resulted in Joseph being sold into slavery. Read full chapter and earlier chapters at www.rabbireinman.com. RabbiReinman.comद्वारा Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman
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Episode #8 The Prehistoric Period In this episode, Rabbi Reinman demonstrates that the historical period began on the sixth day of creation, and he discusses the condition of the world during the prehistoric period. CHAPTER 8 The Prehistoric Period History began with creation. God created the universe ex nihilo, existence from non-existence. He cre…
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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman explains the concept of the holiness of Eretz Yisrael and how it impacts the current state of affairs in Israel. Read full chapter and earlier chapters at www.rabbireinman.com RabbiReinman.comद्वारा Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman
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Episode #7 Divine Intervention One of the basic tenets of Classical Judaism is the belief in divine providence. After bringing the world into existence, God continues to guide it toward its ultimate destiny; nothing that transpires in the world can happen contrary to the will of God. At the same time, we believe that people have choice and free wil…
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Episode # 5 The Strongest Evidence The second fundamental belief of Classical Judaism is that the Torah is the inviolate word of God, that it was given to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai after they emerged from centuries of bondage in Egypt. These events are recorded in the Torah, and we accept them as absolutely true. But how do we know that God …
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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman presents the Rambam’s description of the gradual birth of paganism and explains the motivation of the council of elders that set the process into motion. CHAPTER TEN Creeping Paganism For the first few centuries after creation, the human race flourished. The population of the world grew exponentially, but it was still…
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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman describes the spread of paganism and discusses how it corrupted the human race and caused the decline of altruism and morality. CHAPTER ELEVEN The God Race If you ask people in the modern Western world today to describe a good person, most of them by far would respond that it’s a person who helps others. But you would…
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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman defends the authenticity of the biblical narratives and investigates the identity and origin of the Philistines. CHAPTER FIFTEEN Camels and Philistines In this chapter, we will focus on the first fifty years of Abraham’s presence in Canaan and its environs and examine some of the arguments of the Bibliophobes against …
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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman shows how the Jewish people were designed from the very beginning to be receptacles for the Torah. The ideal candidates to receive the Torah would be a people with no identity, that are fully capable of being subservient to God with no ulterior motives other than wanting to be close to him. Read full chapter and earli…
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Episode #9 The King Tut Syndrome In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the attitude of modern academia to the ancient world and how this attitude facilitates the assault of biblical criticism on the Torah. CHAPTER 9 The King Tut Syndrome We begin our study of world history, and our search for the forces of destiny that shape its progress, with a…
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In this episode, Rabbi Reinman describes the spread of paganism and discusses how it corrupted the human race and caused the decline of altruism and morality. CHAPTER ELEVEN The God Race If you ask people in the modern Western world today to describe a good person, most of them by far would respond that it’s a person who helps others. But you would…
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Episode #2 Houses in a Valley In this episode, Rabbi Reinman discusses the role of perspective and viewpoint in the study of history. One people’s best times may be the worst times for other people. CHAPTER 2 Houses in a Valley Previously, we presented two questions. One, which period of history could be considered the best time ever in human exper…
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Episode # 4 The Purpose of Creation Before we can study the patterns of history and determine the forces that drive it, we have to identify the purpose of its existence. Coming from the House of Classical Judaism, we know that God created the world, but why did He create it? God is perfect. He has no needs, no wants in the human sense that derive f…
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The Destiny Project Episode #1 The Imperial Quadrant In this episode, Rabbi Reinman points out that there is an area of the world that project it power, hard and soft, to every corner of the globe and that world history takes place in this area. See more at Rabbireinman.com CHAPTER ONE The Imperial Quadrant Our study of world history and our search…
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Episode #3 The House of Classical Judaism This episode presents the fundamental beliefs of Classical Judaism that form the prism through which its adherents view their own history and the history of the world at large. CHAPTER 3 The House of Classical Judaism What is the viewpoint of the House of Classical Judaism on the historical development of t…
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Henry VII has gone down in history as the miserable miser who, rightly or wrongly, seized the English Crown from the hands of Richard III at the battle of Bosworth. But, according to historian and author Nathen Amin, Henry's rise to power was unprecedented – and his rotten reputation blown out of proportion. In this 'Life of the week' episode, Nath…
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In 1946, as Japan stood in ruins at the end of the Second World War, an international trial was launched in Tokyo. It was a mammoth legal and political undertaking that lasted more than two years, as top Japanese leaders were tried by a panel of 11 international judges for war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes against peace. Historian Gary…
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Kamala Harris told at least 25 lies in her debate with Donald Trump. Mark Haughwout breaks down those 25 lies by the Vice President. If someone can win a debate by lying, then Kamala Harris has done so. Kamala's lies don't make Trump a Saint, but she should not be declared the winner of a debate where she told an average of one lie every two minute…
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What do we know about James I's sexuality? How did Charles I squander his throne? How successful was the 'Glorious Revolution'? And why is the turbulence of the 17th century still overshadowed by the Tudors? In today's Everything you wanted to know episode, Anna Keay answers your queries on the Stuart dynasty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced b…
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From the Mongol expansion to the world wars, and from colonialism to the slave trade, the biggest historical events of the past 500 years have reshaped not only human history, but also the natural world around us. Sunil Amrith tells Ellie Cawthorne more about how colonialism, war and exploitation have gone hand in hand with the destruction of natur…
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The author of Genesis uses a bit of misdirection in the beginning of the Jacob and Esau story. God's promises come through two equally unexpected characters. Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gmail.com The Bible in Context Podcast — Mercy Hill Church (mercyhillshep.org) Passages read from the ESV by Crossway 2001 Music:…
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Why are we still so obsessed with ancient Egypt? In this fifth episode of Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett is joined by curator and Egyptologist Campbell Price for a final time to explore the enduring legacy and influence of ancient Egypt – from the 'Egyptomania' that gripped Victorian Britain to key discoveries that have shaped our…
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Soon after gaining independence from Belgium in 1960, the new Republic of the Congo was rocked by the assassination of its young firebrand leader, Patrice Lumumba. Stuart A Reid unpicks this story in his Cundill History Prize-shortlisted book The Lumumba Plot. He speaks to Elinor Evans to unravel the tumult that followed independence and the devast…
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Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the historical news stories that have made headlines this month In the latest episode of our monthly series charting the past behind the present, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter explore the history behind a row about the Olympic rings staying on the Eiffel Tower, Viking-era treasure that offers new insights about g…
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From the Roman economy and Angkor Wat to the spread of Buddhism and the numerical system we use today, ancient India was one of the great seedbeds of human civilisation. Indian art, religion, technology and ideas were exported across a vast territory, influencing several Eurasian cultures. Speaking to Danny Bird, bestselling historian William Dalry…
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Mark Haughwout discusses Bicycles, Dirt Bikes and E-Bikes with Anthony Quintile of Flagstaff Biking Organization. We also discuss bringing all types of trail users together in the Pedals v Pistons v Horseshoes v Hiking Boots trail building day.द्वारा Mark Haughwout
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In May 1980, TV coverage of the world snooker final was interrupted by live footage of men in black balaclavas abseiling down the walls of the Iranian Embassy in London. This was Operation Nimrod, a daring SAS plan to free dozens of hostages who'd been held captive in the building for almost a week by a group of gunmen. In his new book, bestselling…
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Genesis 25 begins with genealogies of Abraham's descendants from another concubine and Ishmael's descendants. But, as usual, genealogies are not just boring historical lists. Within are significant details conveying Abraham's hope in Yahweh and the author's beliefs about the nations. Email us your questions and comments! thebibleincontextpodcast@gm…
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Nothing is more synonymous with ancient Egypt than mummification. But why was this postmortem practice actually performed? And what other rituals and beliefs surrounded death in the ancient civilisation? In the fourth episode of Ancient Egypt: the big questions, Emily Briffett and Campbell Price meet the pantheon of Egypt’s gods and goddesses and t…
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The story of Native American societies decimated by European arrival is a familiar one. But, while undoubtedly important, that’s only one part of the story. In her new book Native Nations, Kathleen DuVal looks back at 1,000 years of the history of North America's Indigenous people to uncover a richer, more complex picture. The book is shortlisted f…
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From pioneering railways and awe-inspiring bridges to ocean-spanning passenger ships and flatpack hospitals, there was no engineering challenge too ambitious for Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The impressive creations of this cigar-chomping polymath changed the face of Victorian Britain, but, as Tim Bryan tells Ellie Cawthorne in today's 'Life of the wee…
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Recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war have seen Kursk make headlines – provoking parallels with the Second World War battle that took place in the region. But are such links helpful? And how important was the 1943 clash to the wider war? Matt Elton caught up with historian and author Peter Caddick-Adams to find out more. Listen to a 2022 co…
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