Palms, Fish, and Fountain: The Jewish and Christian Conflict of the Hammam Lif Synagogue:
A Conversation Between Dr. Fine and Prof. Robin Jensen of Vanderbilt University at Boston College

Exile to Babylonia
Prof. Steven Fine describes the exile to Babylonia after the destruction of the First Temple and the building of the Second Temple.

Ancient Synagogues
Prof. Steven Fine describes the development of the synagogue in the Greco-Roman world.

The Samaritans
What do the Samaritans and the Jews have in common? Prof. Steven Fine.

The Synagogue
Prof. Steven Fine describes the proliferation of synagogues around the world in the Greco-Roman period and their common features.

The Rehov Synagogue
Prof. Steven Fine describes the Rehov synagogue inscription, the earliest rabbinic text ever discovered.

Hellenism
Prof. Steven Fine describes the influence of Greek culture on the Jews following Alexander the Great's conquest of Judea.

The Maccabean Revolt
Prof. Steven Fine explains that the Maccabean Revolt should not be seen as a revolt against all Hellenistic culture.

The Rise of Herod the Great
Prof. Steven Fine demonstrates how coins contribute to our understanding of the battle which ended the Hasmonean monarchy and brought Herod the Great to power.

The Menorah
Prof. Steven Fine discusses the most prevalent Jewish symbol - the menorah.

Jewish Life in the Second Temple Period
What are the historical sources which describe Jewish life in the Second Temple period? Prof. Steven Fine.

First Jewish Revolt
Prof. Steven Fine discusses what can be learned about the First Jewish Revotl against Rome through coinage.

Destruction of Jerusalem
Prof. Steven Fine discusses the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple in the year 70 CE.

Aftermath of the Destruction
How did Jewish religion adapt to life without the Temple? Prof. Steven Fine.

The Rise of Christianity
Prof. Steven Fine describes how Christianity developed from a Jewish sect to a separate religion.

The Bar Kokhba Revolt
What were the causes which led to the Bar Kokhba Revolt? Prof. Steven Fine.

Dura Europos
Prof. Steven Fine describes the wall paintings found in the excavation of the Dura Europos synagogue.

The Passover Seder
Prof. Steven Fine explains how the Passover seder was a product of Jewish tradition in the aftermath of the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple.