Demetrius I Soter
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Demetrius I Soter has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Oct 2025 on The Bible in a Year. Demetrius I Soter is discussed in "The Bible in a Year" by Father Mike Schmitz, where he is remembered for oppression and wrongdoing, described as having committed "great wrongs" against his people. Schmitz also notes Demetrius's role as a political authority, highlighting a limited moral evaluation of his actions, primarily focusing on his enabling of reprisals.
Seleucid king opposing Alexander; sends letters/offers to Jonathan; dies in battle in the reading.
| Mentioned in | 4 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on The Bible in a Year |
What do podcasts say about Demetrius I Soter?
2 quotes from Father Mike Schmitz, recorded on The Bible in a Year.
Remembered for oppression and wrongdoing: great wrongs... greatly oppressed them.
Father Mike Schmitz · The Bible in a Year · · EpisodePresented mainly as the political authority sending agents; limited moral evaluation beyond enabling reprisals.
Father Mike Schmitz · The Bible in a Year · · Episode
Who talks about Demetrius I Soter on podcasts?
Father Mike Schmitz brought up Demetrius I Soter; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on The Bible in a Year.
- Day 291: The Rise of King Alexander | The Bible in a Year on The Bible in a Year (Oct 2025) — Father Mike Schmitz
- Day 290: The Death of Judas Maccabeus | The Bible in a Year on The Bible in a Year (Oct 2025) — Father Mike Schmitz
- Day 288: Battling Against Gossip and Anger | The Bible in a Year on The Bible in a Year (Oct 2025) — Father Mike Schmitz
- Day 289: Wise Influences and Self-Control | The Bible in a Year on The Bible in a Year (Oct 2025)
What is Demetrius I Soter mentioned alongside?
Demetrius I Soter is most often mentioned alongside Genesis, Revelation and The Great Adventure Bible Timeline.
Mentioned together: Genesis, Revelation, The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, The Bible in a Year (podcast), Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition (RSV-2CE), Brother Mike Schmitz, Bible, Bacchides, Judas Maccabeus, Ascension