Ecclesiastes is another of the "Wisdom" books. It is more philosophical than theological and much of it is familiar to us from poetry, songs and liturgies.

Proverbs

Apr 1st, 2021 12m 42s

Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings that give instruction about how to lead a righteous life.

Psalms

Jan 27th, 2021 13m 26s

The Book of Psalms contains sacred songs and poems that have been used in worship for millennia.

Job

Jan 4th, 2021 17m 55s

This episode begins the "Wisdom Books" section of the O.T. and focuses on the Book of Job.

Esther

Jan 4th, 2021 13m 22s

A story of exile and redemption and the Jews of Babylon.

Ezra and Nehemiah

Nov 20th, 2020 15m 17s

Tells the story of the returning exiles, rebuilding of the temple and reestablishment of the Torah (Law of Moses).

1st and 2nd Chronicles

Nov 20th, 2020 12m 52s

The story of the Kingdom of Israel and its demise, the exile, and the restoration to Jerusalem.

First and Second Kings

Oct 21st, 2020 20m 36s

The history of the Monarchy of the kingdom of David and the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, ending in the conquest by Babylonia.

2 Samuel

Oct 14th, 2020 14m 3s

We continue with the story of the reign of David and the consolidation of Israelite power in Canaan.

1 Samuel

Sep 22nd, 2020 13m 15s

The story of Israel continues as they move from a loose federation to a united kingdom.

Ruth

Sep 22nd, 2020 6m 29s

Ruth is a story of redemption set in the time of the Judges.

Judges

Sep 22nd, 2020 11m 8s

Strong military and political leaders emerge as Israel settles into life in the Promised Land

Joshua

Sep 1st, 2020 17m 36s

An overview of the Book of Joshua

Deuteronomy

Aug 21st, 2020 24m 38s

This episode is about the second giving of the Law and the words of Moses just before the people of Israel crossed the Jordan into the Holy Land.

Numbers

Aug 15th, 2020 12m 29s

This episode covers the Book of Numbers, the story of the travels and travails of Israel in the wilderness

Leviticus

Aug 5th, 2020 21m 27s

This fourth episode in Bible Basics is about the Book of Leviticus - instructions to the priests and by the priests about sacrifice, offerings, holiness and proper worship.