The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament with Digital Hammurabi's Megan Lewis and Dr. Joshua Bowen

In this episode I host Megan Lewis and Dr. Joshua Bowen from Digital Hammurabi on Dr. Bowens latest work "The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament" and I'd add to that by saying it is also a handbook to the ancient Near East itself in general. The Old Testament is a fierce battleground for atheists and Christian apologists, with each side accusing the other of taking challenging and troubling passages out of context. In this handbook, Joshua Bowen not only provides the background to the Old Testament and the ancient Near East, but engages with hotly contested topics like slavery, failed prophecy, and the authorship of debated Old Testament books. In this episode I explore what lead him to write this book? How has it been received? And what does the book address?  This book provides: -clear and straightforward explanations to complex topics -direct engagement with hot-button Old Testament issues -specific arguments to help you in a debate or discussion. Whether you are looking to debate problematic Old Testament issues on social media or have a relaxed, meaningful discussion with a family member over coffee, The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament is an indispensable resource for you. Get a copy of the book here :  https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Handbook-Old-Testament-ebook/dp/B094RF3CF3 Subscribe to their YouTube Channel below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQo27DbqeB-xG17-kekrdQ Website: https://www.digitalhammurabi.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/digi_hammurabi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalhammurabi Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/digitalhammurabi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antiquity-middlages/support