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From Israelite to Jew

From Israelite to Jew

By: Michael Satlow
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A history of Israelite and early Jewish history, from the time of the Bible to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E.


The series was originally created in 2009-10. Due to hosting issues, the availability of new tools, and continuing interest in the topic, I have decided to relaunch it. The content remains the same.


In the time since I created it, I have changed my mind to some extent. You can find my more current thinking in my book, How the Bible Became Holy (Yale University Press).


I strive to make my work free, accessible, and without advertising. Hence, I depend on listener support and generosity to continue to do so. If you feel you have receive something of value from it, please considering making a donation through the link on the homepage of http://www.mlsatlow.com.

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Episodes
  • The Book of Jubilees and 1 Enoch

    The Book of Jubilees and 1 Enoch
    Aug 20 2025

    A discussion of two books dating from the third or second centuries, BCE, Jubilees and 1 Enoch. Both books, part of a collection traditionally known as "the Pseudepigrapha," testify to a Jewish understanding of continuing direct divine revelation in the Hellenistic period.
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    27 mins
  • Hellenism Arrives

    Hellenism Arrives
    Aug 13 2025

    A discussion of Alexander's conquest of west Asia and its aftermath (323 - 200 BCE). What is "Hellenism," and how did the Jews react to it?
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    28 mins
  • The Torah

    The Torah
    Jul 30 2025

    A discussion of the historical formation of the Torah, or Pentateuch, and an introduction to the documentary hypothesis.
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    32 mins
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