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The Old Testament in Context is a podcast journey into the world of the Old Testament, revealing its stories as their original audience understood them. We delve into ancient cultures, archaeological finds, and daily life practices that bring biblical narratives to life—from ancient winemaking near Ararat to the gods of Israel’s neighbors. Join us to explore the world behind Scripture, where understanding the past deepens our connection to the Bible’s message for today. Perfect for history enthusiasts, Bible readers, and those curious about faith’s ancient roots.

The book of Haggai is one of the minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. It consists of two short chapters that entail Haggai's four prophecies and a message that urges the people of Jerusalem to rebuild their temple. Finally, the book gives predictions as to the downfall of kingdoms.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Malachi is the last of the 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament and the last book before the New Testament. Malachi attempts to correct the lax religious behaviour of the people of Jerusalem and announces the coming of Jesus.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Zechariah is one of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. It details the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who, similarly to Haggai, encourages the rebuilding of the holy temple in Jerusalem. Zechariah also speaks about the 'end time'. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Zepheniah is the ninth of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Zepheniah urges the people of Judah to repent when he sees how God will judge the nations. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Obadiah is considered one of the 12 books of the minor prophets of the Christian Old Testament due to its length. The story is based on a prophesy of doom for Edom, Israel's enemy and brother nation, and suggests a brighter future for Israel. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Habakkuk is the eighth book of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament. It consists of three chapters, the first two being a dialogue between Habakkuk and God, a discourse in which he finds his faith. In the third chapter the prophet expresses his utmost faith in Yahweh. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Joel is part of the Christian Old Testament and the Jewish Tanakh. The story laments over a plague of locusts and a severe drought that negatively impacted agriculture at the time. Joel regards the events as God's punishment for their sins and implores Judah to repent. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Micah is the sixth of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Micah talks about the future of Israel and Judah and God's judgement of their sin but speaks of deliverance and restoration.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Amos is the third of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament. Amos was active around 750 BC and lived in the kingdom of Judah. He fearlessly warned of God's impending judgment of the gentile nations and the Israelis and presents five symbolic visions prophesying Israel's downfall. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Jonah details a narrative in which the central figure, Jonah, a prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel, tries to circumvent God's prophesy of destruction to Nineveh. Jonah discovered the futility of his actions after absconding on a boat; a storm leads to him getting swallowed by a fish and spat out on the shore where he began. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Nahum is the seventh book of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Nearing the complete destruction of Nineveh, Nahum comforts his people by inspiring faith in God and saying that he will bring vengeance and wrath to those who have done wrong, and will protect those who trust in him. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Lamentations follows the book of Jeremiah in the Christian Old Testament and consists of five poems. The first poem laments for the siege and destruction of Jerusalem; the second describes the sorrow in connection with sin and God's will; the third considers better days to come; the fourth expresses sorrow towards the ruined city and temple but traces it back to sin; and the fifth is a prayer with four lessons for overcoming sin, melancholy and loss.

The Song of Songs is the fifth book of Wisdom in the Christian Old Testament and is normally read on the Sabbath during the Passover. It is a book about love which imparts the voices of two lovers and is interpreted allegorically by some as a depiction of God's love for the devout, but more literally by others as a celebration of sexual love. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Daniel is a biblical apocalypse, grouped with the major prophets in the Christian Old Testament. The narrative details the life and visions of Daniel, a high-born Jew who was exiled at Babylon. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Isaiah is the first of the major prophets in the Old Testament. It starts (proto-Isaiah) by prophesying death and destruction while alluding to a silver lining at the end of time. Later on in the story, the prophesies of doom come to fruition for various nations, Israel and Judah included.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Hosea is the first book of the minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Hebrew Bible. Set during the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, the narrative rejects the worship of gods other than Yahweh and suggests that a reconciliation between Yahweh and Israel is possible, if only the nation would repent. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

Ecclesiastes is one of the canonical wisdom books in the Christian Old Testament, and is one of 24 books of the Jewish Tanakh. Often regarded as one of the Bible's most influential stories on Western literature, Ecclesiastes illustrates how to be wise and to enjoy life to the fullest. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Book of Job is the first poetic book in the Christian Old Testament, and can also be found in the Ketuvim section of the Jewish Tanakh. Widely praised for its literary qualities, it depicts Job's imperishable love for God, and to test that love, God takes everything from him. Even in the face of great adversity, Job makes grand proclamations of his undying faith to his Lord, and as a result, God rewards him heavily. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Nehemiah was originally combined with the book of Ezra, but became separated early on in the Christian era. Together they represent the final sections in the historical narrative of the Old Testament. Ezra depicts how the God of Israel influenced a Persian king into choosing a leader to carry out three tasks: rebuilding the temple, purifying the community and rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. It is the final task that is covered by Nehemiah in this wonderful story.