Andrew Tobolowsky
Hebrew Bible scholar and professor at William & Mary specializing in the history of ancient Israel and comparative ancient Near Eastern studies, featured as the episode's expert guest on the twelve-tribes tradition.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 54min
[Bible] Episode 323: Andrew Tobolowsky- The Myth of the Twelve Tribes
Andrew Tobolowsky, Hebrew Bible scholar at William & Mary, unpacks how the twelve-tribes story was shaped over time. He explores whether twelve tribes existed early, why tribe lists changed, and how later writers rewrote Israel’s past. The conversation also looks at Samaritan traditions, lost-tribes claims, and how myths forge communal identity.
