Join dr. jacob wright for:
THE RISE AND FALL OF BIBLICAL ISRAEL
the books of joshua, judges, samuel, and kings
Live Recordings on March 1st & 15th
Eight 50-Minute Lectures
Q&A Included
Audio Downloads Included!
BONUS: Get Lifetime Access to the Recordings!
the bible's origin story you've never heard
Long before the Bible existed, there was the ancient kingdom of Israel—a people fighting for land, identity, and survival in a region marked by conflict.
The biblical books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings describe this people’s rise to power and ultimate collapse under the weight of foreign empires.
But a broken nation wasn’t the end of the story. As Israel struggled to maintain a national identity without a nation, its people turned to storytelling, law codes, and historical narratives to define who they were.
The Bible didn’t emerge from power—it emerged from crisis.
A FOUNDATIONAL STORY OF POWER, WAR, AND SURVIVAL
A STORY OF NATIONAL SURVIVAL AND TRANSFORMATION
"The biblical story of Israel’s rise and fall isn’t just about ancient kings and wars. It’s a masterful reflection on what makes a people endure—even after defeat. These texts lay the foundation for our modern ideas of national identity, resilience, and collective memory. They show us how a society on the brink of collapse can transform itself into something new."
Dr. Jacob L. Wright

ABOUT JACOB wRIGHT
Dr. Jacob L. Wright is a renowned biblical scholar and professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University. He has taught at prestigious institutions like the University of Heidelberg and is a leading expert in biblical archaeology, warfare in the Ancient Near East, and the composition of the Hebrew Bible.
He is best known for his book Why the Bible Began, which explores how the biblical authors crafted a national identity for Israel after the traumatic Babylonian exile. His work has reshaped the field of biblical studies, highlighting themes of war, peoplehood, and power.
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2 M+
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5
Books Including Why the Bible Began
20+
Years Teaching the Hebrew Bible
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FAQ's
The current "early bird" price for the course is $49.95. It will increase to $59.95 on Feb. 16th
If watching Stand-Alone, replays of the lectures will be posted within 3 days of the live recording to our course platform, ThriveCart. If watching in BSA, the replay will also be available within 3 days of the live recording inside of the community.
4 lectures on Mar. 1st and 4 lectures on Mar. 15th. 50 minutes each.
Yes, we will be using Zoom Webinar which allows you to attend by desktop computer, tablet, or cell phone.
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Live recording Mar 1st & 15th
11:00 am both days
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Early Bird Expires Feb 15th
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