[Bible] Episode 323: Andrew Tobolowsky- The Myth of the Twelve Tribes

[Bible] Episode 323: Andrew Tobolowsky- The Myth of the Twelve Tribes

From The Bible For Normal People by Peter Enns and Jared Byas

April 6, 2026 · 54 min · Season 10 · Episode 323

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Pete and Jared discuss the concept of myth in relation to the twelve tribes of Israel with Andrew Tobolowsky.

In this week’s episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Andrew Tobolowsky about what scholars mean by “myth” and how that idea applies to the Bible. They explore the origins of the 12 tribes of Israel, examining the historical and textual evidence and why this tradition may be less straightforward than it seems. Together, they discuss how these stories developed over time and how they helped shape Israel’s identity, inviting listeners to think more critically about how the Bible tells its story of the past. Show Notes → thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episodes/episode-323-andrew-tobolowsky-the-myth-of-the-twelve-tribes Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/EPPOlN4Rr1k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hosts: Peter Enns, Jared Byas

Guest: Andrew Tobolowsky

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