How Assyria Changed God
Guest: Dr. Eckart Frahm | Length: 1 hr 5 min | Published: 2026-09-16
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Dr. Eckart Frahm traces the rise and collapse of the Assyrian Empire, including the reigns of Tiglath-Pileser III and Ashurbanipal. The discussion examines Assyria’s impact on the ancient Near East, its portrayal in the Bible, and how encounters with the empire may have shaped biblical ideas about God.
Edited and produced by: Dr. Jordan Jones