May 12, 2026 · 40 min · 22 segments
When we think of the Bible in the ancient world, we tend to think of bishops, priests and monks. But what did 'ordinary' people make of the Bible – and how did they engage with it? To find out, Helen…
Lloyd Llewellyn-JonesHostHelen BondHost[upbeat music] Well, hello, time travelers, and welcome, as always, to the Biblical Time Machine, your podcast that goes back and looks at the Bible and everything to do with it in its ancient context.
And I'm here, as always, with my glorious co-host, Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, who is a Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cardiff.
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[upbeat music] Well, hello, time travelers, and welcome, as always, to the Biblical Time Machine, your podcast that goes back and looks at the Bible and everything to do with it in its ancient context.
And I'm here, as always, with my glorious co-host, Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, who is a Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cardiff.
