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📜 Welcome to Part 3 of the Ancient Near East Series! 📜

In Part 3 of our Ancient Near East series, we dive deeper into the empires, people groups, and languages that shaped the world behind the Bible. From Sumerians and Akkadians to Amorites, Kassites, and Persians, Ancient Mesopotamian scholar Dr. Mark Chavalas unpacks the complexities of Mesopotamian history and culture with rich historical insights. We explore how empires rose and fell, how languages evolved over millennia, and why understanding the ancient world matters for reading Scripture today.

📖 In This Episode:
✅ The rise and fall of Assyria, Babylon, and Persia
✅ The role of languages like Akkadian, Sumerian, and Aramaic in biblical times.
✅ Understanding the historical backdrop of the Old Testament
✅ How Babylon, Assyria, and others impacted Israel's story
✅ How archaeology uncovers real connections to Scripture

By studying these ancient civilizations, we uncover a deeper understanding of God's Word and how He works through history.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Complexity of Mesopotamia
07:02 - The Hurrians in History
10:55 - The Amorites' Influence
14:18 - The Kassites' Legacy
18:58 - Importance of Studying Mesopotamia
22:35 - Centralization vs. Decentralization in Governance
24:10 - Hammurabi's Successors and Their Impact
26:10 - The Rise of the Assyrian Empire
31:20 - The Fall of Assyria Explained
38:58 - The Persian Empire Overview
40:50 - Understanding Cuneiform Tablets
46:45 - The Evolution of Writing
49:25 - Pronouncing "ghoti" Explained
53:25 - Writing Techniques for Memory
57:50 - Next Episode Preview
58:18 - Outro