Near East by Midwest is a podcast on Near Eastern and Islamic Studies hosted by the NESA Department at Ohio State University.
Columbus, Ohio
Joined November 2025
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#New! Which Jesus? The Secret Book of James and the Pluriverse of Ancient Christianity | David Brakke
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#New! Professor Ahmad Al-Jallad on the joy of discovery in the quest for Arabia’s ancient history, how to read rocks, the meaning of literacy, and more! youtu.be/h_hYgSyEIJA?is=12L6…
#New! Did the Greeks really believe their myths? Tune in to this interview with Professor Sarah Iles Johnston to hear the answer and more on bad gods, sticky stories & modern myths!
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#New! An interview with Professor William Schniedewind: Locating God and the Divine Voice in Ancient Israel. You don't want to miss this one!
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#New! An interview with Dr. James D. Moore where he discusses his research on the intersection between religion, economy, and empire. Hear more about the DEAPS database as well: deaps.osu.edu/
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#NEW ! A panel of OSU graduate student discuss the last season of epigraphic fieldwork in the Jordanian Ḥarrah. Join them on this journey of high adventure and discovery!
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#NEW ! Prof. Sean Anthony @shahanSean discusses his work investigating the origins of Islam, working between traditional and revisionist schools. Tune in and hear what evidence it would take for Prof. Anthony to change his mind about Quranic origins!
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