Troweling Down

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  Hello from the ARC! 03.04.2026 19min

  We are almost finished setting up the new TSU/VIU/TeHEP Archaeology Research Center!In the last episode, we showed a bit of the ARC, while we were still moving things around. We look forward to showing it off all finished and moved in, very soon!In this episode, Gary and Dr. Collins have time to sit down and rest a bit, and discuss a bit about what is going to take place in it. They also bring up a very interesting new theory about why many Early Bronze Age civilizations collapsed. Thanks for joining us!Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:Facebook: X:Instagram: Substack:
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  Our New Digs! 06.03.2026 13min

  Introducing our new Archaeology Research Center, a.k.a. The ARC!Gary and Dr. Collins give you a short tour of the brand new facility for studying the Tall el-Hammam Excavation Project. This is very exciting for us. We hope for you, too!Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:Facebook: X: Instagram: Substack:
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  What the TeHEP team does when not digging 06.02.2026 17min

  Whew! What a month January was!Gary and Dr. Collins will fill you in on some of what has been going on. And, as a first, there is no discussion of Sodom!Watch this episode, just to see how messy Dr. Collins' shirt is, after a hard day of painting!Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:Facebook X InstagramSubstack
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  Out of the sky, in a flash! 15.01.2026 17min

  Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026!A lot is happening with the TeHEP team, as we are going full tilt on the massive publication process, this year. It will take several volumes. As we say about this dig, "it's a Lot to love!"We are also proud to be a part of the 2026 International Symposium on Archaeology & The Bible, happening January 28 - 31, in Albuquerque, NM. Go to isabq.org for more information.In this episode, Dr. Collins welcomes in the new year by continuing his discussion on destruction language and the event that happened to Tall el-Hammam/Sodom.
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  SDS 10 05.12.2025 21min

  This episode concludes our series on the treatments for Sodom Derangement Syndrome. In it, Dr. Collins points out that even ancient writers used figurative and metaphorical language, especially regarding the ruination and destruction of civilizations. Now for our (air)burst of inspiration!Symptom #10: ignorance of or ignoring the interpretation of biblical destruction-annihilation language in its ancient Near Eastern contextTreatment: studying and comprehending the nature of destruction-annihilation language in the Old TestamentFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:Facebook: X: Instagram: Substack:
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  SDS 9 07.11.2025 17min

  Tall el-Hammam was a very large city-state, during the Middle Bronze Age. This fact is further indication that it is the city of Sodom. In this episode, Dr. Collins continues his diagnosis and treatment of Sodom Derangement Syndrome.Symptom #9: Ignorance of or ignoring the primary and secondary geographical data for the location of Zoar Treatment: A good dose of proper hermeneutics on all the biblical passages relevant to the location of Zoar, as well as the archaeological and secondary geographical indicatorsFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:FacebookXInstagram Substack
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  SDS 8 03.10.2025 14min

  Tall el-Hammam was a very large city-state, during the Middle Bronze Age. This fact is further indication that it is the city of Sodom. In this episode, Dr. Collins continues his diagnosis and treatment of Sodom Derangement Syndrome.Symptom #8: ignorance of or ignoring the primary biblical texts in terms of the architectural features of Sodom, and the sophisticated landscape utilization of this Middle Bronze Age city-stateTreatment: an adequate understanding of what archaeology reveals about the city-state constituting the Land of the KikkarFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:FacebookXInstagram Substack
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  SDS 7 - Part 2 05.09.2025 15min

  Dr. Collins continues his treatment for Sodom Derangement Syndrome symptom seven. Say that seven times fast! Or better yet, just watch this episode!Symptom #7: ignorance of or ignoring the facts of the Genesis Sodom texts regardingthe city itself and associated events, and the archaeological data commensurate withthose textsTreatment: a good dose of textual understanding revealing details about the city ofSodom, along with an adequate understanding of the relevant archaeological dataFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:FacebookXInstagramSubstack
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  SDS 7 - Part 1 01.08.2025 16min

  The Bible says a lot about the location of Sodom. To recognize where it is located, you need to understand both the geography of the land and the cultural influence boundaries of ancient civilizations during that time. Dr. Collins continues his series on treating Sodom Derangement Syndrome!Symptom #7: ignorance of or ignoring the facts of the Genesis Sodom texts regarding the city itself and associated events, and the archaeological data commensurate with those texts Treatment: a good dose of textual understanding revealing details about the city of Sodom, along with an adequate understanding of the relevant archaeological dataFor more information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and consider becoming a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:Facebook X Instagram Substack
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  SDS 6 04.07.2025 17min

  In this episode, we shift to the nuts and bolts of the Sodom geography found in Genesis 13:1-12, in order to treat one more symptom of Sodom Derangement Syndrome.Symptom #6: Ignorance of or ignoring the primary biblical geography of Sodom.Treatment: A comprehensive understanding of the Genesis geography supported by on-the-ground exploration and experience!For expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:Facebook X InstagramSubstack
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  SDS 5 06.06.2025 16min

  Dr. Collins continues to deal out the treatment for Sodom Derangement Syndrome!Symptom #5: Ignorance of or ignoring the chronological implications of Abraham narrative geography in the light of the archaeological record.Treatment: A generous dose of the archaeological stratigraphy of excavated cities and towns mentioned in the Abrahamic narratives!For expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:FacebookX Substack
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  SDS 4 02.05.2025 17min

  Dr. Collins continues discussing his cure for Sodom Derangement Syndrome.In this episode, he treats Symptom #4: ignorance of or ignoring the socio-ethno-cultural dynamics of the Abraham narrativeFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.
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  SDS 3 04.04.2025 17min

  Dr. Collins continues discussing his cure for Sodom Derangement Syndrome.In this episode, he treats Symptom # 3: ignorance of or ignoring the non-etiological, factual nature of the Abraham narratives.For expanded information on this episode's topic, become a Substack subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:FacebookX Instagram
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  SDS 2 14.03.2025 19min

  In this episode, Dr. Collins discusses the second symptom of Sodom Derangement Syndrome. The Doctor is in!
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  SDS 1 07.02.2025 18min

  No, it is not a Space Shuttle mission. It is Dr. Collins' newly coined name for the typical issues that characterize someone who does not agree with Tall el-Hammem being Biblical Sodom. It stands for Sodom Derangement Syndrome. In this episode, Dr. Collins begins addressing the core symptoms of SDS. Get out your Bible, the Doctor is in! Become an Inner Circle Partner:
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  When Words Collide 03.01.2025 21min

  Happy New Year! Dr. Collins welcomes in the year by discussing some new terminology he is employing, regarding Tall el-Hammam as Biblical Sodom. He and Gary Byers also talk about some new archaeology that may show that alphabetic writing is older than previously thought. Join us for our first episode of 2025!
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  North Paw or South Paw? 02.01.2025 19min

  In English, a South Paw is left-handed, but in Hebrew it would be right-handed. Dr. Collins speaks about the use of the Hebrew word "yamin" (יָמִין), in Ezekiel 16:46. Many new English translations translate it as "south". The Septuagent uses the word "dexios" (δεξιός), meaning right hand, or place of honor. Find out how this passage in Ezekiel is important to the discussion of the location of Sodom and the Cities of the Plain. Grab your favorite concordance and follow along! Become an ⁠Inner Circle Partner⁠: Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠X⁠ ⁠Instagram
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  Dating the Pharaoh 02.01.2025 28min

  No, this episode isn't about a new romance movie, coming to a theater near you. It's about chronology and synchronisms. Dr. Collins discusses who the Pharaoh of the Exodus is. Grab some popcorn and we'll see if CB – that is Mr. DeMille – got it right or not. Grab some popcorn and we'll see if CB – that is Mr. DeMille – got it right or not. Become an ⁠Inner Circle Partner⁠ Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠X⁠ ⁠Instagram
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  It's all about where to look! 07.10.2024 25min

  Genesis chapter 13 gives the geography of Sodom and the cities of the Kikkar. It defines the location of the Kikkar (Disk) of the Jordan. Without a clear understanding of the limits of the geography, people have looked for these cities at the southern end of the Dead Sea. Dr. Collins explains how the Hebrew text is very specific in placing Sodom, and the story of Lot, northeast of the Dead Sea.
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  Even the Romans liked Tall el-Hammam! 01.03.2024 21min

  We have a special guest with us in this episode! Dr. David Graves has been involved in excavating the Roman area at Tall el-Hammam since the project began. Dr. Graves explains the Bath House complex that was discovered. When you go roamin' around at Tall el-Hammam, you find all kinds of amazing stuff! Subscribe now for new episodes on the first Friday of every month! Become an Inner Circle Partner Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram