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Official Website for “Bible Secrets Revealed” Series on History
History has unveiled an official website for their newest documentary series, “Bible Secrets Revealed.” The description of the series is as follows: It’s the world’s all-time best-selling book and has...
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Huffington Post on “Bible Secrets Revealed” premiering tonight on History
Jaweed Kaleem has written an article this morning for the Huffington Post Religion section, entitled “Bible Secrets Revealed, New History Channel Documentary, To Premiere.” On the rationale behind the...
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Audio of my interview on Iowa Public Radio’s “River to River” with Ben Kieffer
Yesterday, I was interviewed by Ben Kieffer on Iowa Public Radio‘s “River to River” show. Many thanks to Ben Kieffer for a great experience, and to Producer Emily Woodbury for setting it up and making...
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Have questions about History’s “Bible Secrets Revealed”? Ask them and get an...
I’m pleased to announce a six-week collaboration with Biblical Archaeology Society‘s “Bible History Daily“, where I’ll summarize weekly episodes and field questions about History channel’s new six-part...
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Full Episode of History’s “Bible Secrets Revealed” Episode One: “Lost In...
In case you missed it, you can watch the FULL EPISODE of History‘s Bible Secrets Revealed “Lost In Translation” online for free. And don’t miss next week’s episode, “The Promised Land“, airing...
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Credits for “Bible Secrets Revealed”– Wednesdays at 10/9c on History
Below is the credit sequence for “Bible Secrets Revealed” on History. I am pleased to serve as Consulting Producer on the show, but am equally proud of the work done by one of my students (and 2x...
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Don’t Miss Episode 3 of Bible Secrets Revealed: “The Forbidden Scriptures”...
Don’t miss episode 3 of the six-part series “Bible Secrets Revealed” on History. The third installment, entitled “The Forbidden Scriptures“, debuts Wednesday, Nov 27, 2013 at 10/9c . The episode...
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Don’t Miss Episode 4 of Bible Secrets Revealed: “The Real Jesus” Tonight on...
Don’t miss episode 4 of the six-part series “Bible Secrets Revealed” on History. The fourth installment, entitled “The Real Jesus“, debuts Wednesday, Dec 4, 2013 at 10/9c . The episode explores: “For...
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Important article on the Bible’s distaste of multiculturalism by Dr. Hector...
My Iowa State colleague, Dr. Hector Avalos, has written an article at Bible and Interpretation entitled, “In Praise of The Evil Kings: Latino Ethnic Identity and Biblical Scholarship“, that I encourage...
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Episode 5 of Bible Secrets Revealed –“Mysterious Prophecies”– Airs Tonight,...
Don’t miss episode 5 of the six-part series “Bible Secrets Revealed” on History. The fifth installment, entitled “Mysterious Prophecies“, debuts Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013 at 10/9c . The episode explores:...
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Summaries and expanded discussions of Bible Secrets Revealed Episodes 1-4...
I have provided episode summaries of History‘s documentary series “Bible Secrets Revealed” episodes 1-4 at the Bible History Daily website. I’ve also included expanded discussions of many specific...
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On Taxes, Marriage, and the Poor: Lessons from Luke 3:7-11
Verse of the day: Luke 3:7-11: 7) “John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8) Bear fruits worthy of repentance....
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Episode Six of Bible Secrets Revealed –“Sex and the Scriptures”– airs today...
Don’t miss episode 6 of the six-part series “Bible Secrets Revealed” on History. The final installment, entitled “Sex and the Scriptures“, debuts today, January 23, 2014 at noon/11 c. (And fair...
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Prof. Robert Cargill to Appear on Iowa Public Radio’s “News Buzz” Today at...
I’m scheduled to appear on Iowa Public Radio’s “News Buzz” segment today (Friday, January 24, 2014) at 12:45 (central) with Ben Kieffer. I’ll be discussing a new report completed by the American Bible...
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On Facebook, Fox News, and Intersexuality
I swear, the people at FoxNews aren’t just idiots, they’re proudly ignorant idiots, mocking that which (and those whom) they do not (and refuse to) understand. Facebook recently added additional gender...
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Excellent Rebuttal to Apologetic “Objective Morality” Claims invoking Hitler...
My colleague, NonStampCollector (@nonstampNSC; YouTube), has posted an excellent new video that offers a refutation to a common argument made by some theistic apologists that claims that morality must...
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Some Old Articles about Noah in Anticipation of the New Movie about Noah
In honor of the nationwide premier of Darren Aronofsky’s new Noah movie, I’m reposting some pieces I’ve written in the past about the subject. === “Forget about Noah’s Ark; There Was No Worldwide...
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Review of Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ by Robert Cargill on ‘Friends of ASOR’ Podcast
I recently reviewed Darren Aronofsky’s Noah movie for the first ever American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) “Friends of ASOR” podcast. My thanks to Andy Vaughn for hosting. Via ASOR: **WARNING:...
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Upcoming lectures in the Iowa City area
I’ll be speaking giving a few talks in Iowa City over the next few weeks. All are welcome to attend. March 28, 2014: “Passover and the Eucharist: Investing New Meaning on the Jewish Meal” (Agudas...
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On the Christian Need for Relics: Holy Grail Edition
In the wake of yesterday’s post, “No, no, you DIDN’T find the Holy Grail,” I thought I’d take a moment to spell out what I believe to be the driving forces behind the constant need on the part of some...
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