Origins of the Hebrew Bible with Dr. Jacob L. Wright Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2024-01-03 | Jacob L Wright is a professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University. Prior to his appointment at Emory he taught at the University of Heidelberg. He specializes in Biblical Archeology, Warfare in the Ancient Near East, and literary redaction of the Hebrew Bible. His book Why the Bible Began has been named by Publisher’s Weekly as one of the best books for 2023. Why did no other ancient society produce something like the Bible? That a tiny, out of the way community could have created a literary corpus so determinative for peoples across the globe seems improbable. For Jacob Wright, the Bible is not only a testimony of survival, but also an unparalleled achievement in human history. Forged after Babylon's devastation of Jerusalem, it makes not victory but total humiliation the foundation of a new idea of belonging. Lamenting the destruction of their homeland, scribes who composed the Bible imagined a promise-filled past while reflecting deeply on abject failure. More than just religious scripture, the Bible began as a trailblazing blueprint for a new form of political community. Its response to catastrophe offers a powerful message of hope and restoration that is unique in the Ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman worlds. Wright's Bible is thus a social, political, and even economic roadmap - one that enabled a small and obscure community located on the periphery of leading civilizations and empires not just to come back from the brink, but ultimately to shape the world's destiny. The Bible speaks ultimately of being a united yet diverse people, and its pages present a manual of pragmatic survival strategies for communities confronting societal collapse. Why the Bible Began https://a.co/d/iVFEwi2
087 Jeremiah 2 (Still Not A Bullfrog) Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2024-03-13 | Moses is presented as the prototypical prophet who brings Yahwism to a nation of people who have forgotten Yahweh. Under his reform and leadership they eradicate idolatry and establish a new covenant. But is Moses the true prototypical prophet, or is he modeled after another?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
086 Jeremiah 1 (Not a Bullfrog) Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2024-02-28 | When the Jewish exiles returned from Babylon they brought with them sweeping changes to their religion, changes formed during and after their captivity. Many changes were unwelcome, but as they were backed by the Persian state, they held sway in the newly-built Jerusalem. As their reforms took root, older forms of Yahweh worship were deemed apostate including the acknowledgment of Yahweh’s siblings, the worship of his consort, and the practice of sacrificing children to appease their deity.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
085 Isaiah 5 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-07-24 | Throughout human history people have attempted to explain tragedy with divine wrath. Great calamity seems to invite magical explanations as we seek meaning in our suffering. The final chapters of Isaiah attempt exactly that, ascribing their crushing defeat at the hands of the Babylonians to Yahweh’s anger and using such an explanation as a polemic against rival styles of worship. And in doing so, the anonymous prophet offers hope in time of suffering.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
084 Isaiah 4 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-07-14 | Throughout the Hebrew Bible we’ve found important sections that were inspired by older myths and stories. From the opening chapter of Genesis drawing upon the Babylonian creation epic to Jacob’s struggle with the mysterious figure by the river taking details from the Epic of Gilgamesh, outside inspiration permeates the stories. But were the stories of Abraham and Moses inspired by portions of the book of Isaiah? And was Sarah, Abraham’s wife, originally a Canaanite goddess?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
083 Isaiah 3 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-07-07 | The Hebrew Bible is filled with prohibitions against human sacrifice as Yahweh repeatedly states he is against such practices and has never asked for them. Yet buried within the text are stories which the redactors forgot to remove, stories in which Yahweh fiery pits are maintained for the purpose of sacrifice children and even entire armies to the patron god of Jerusalem.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
082 Isaiah 2 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-06-30 | The Jubilee Year was a time of change in Jewish lives, a time when property was returned to its original owner and people returned to their homes. A time to return the disrupted nation to a more orderly state. It should come as no surprise that this concept was linked with the Great Flood in which sin was washed away, leaving the world ready for a new and fresh creation. And as Isaiah explores these connections, he provides a wealth of inspiration for later Christians.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
081 Isaiah 1 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-06-23 | Throughout the story of Jesus we find countless references to Old Testament passages, and no book of the Hebrew Bible is quoted more often than Isaiah. The contents of this book is concerned with themes of judgment and atonement, the remission of sin and the consequences of corruption, the destruction of the temple and the return to glory, and most importantly, the coming of the messiah.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
080 Song of Songs Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-05-15 | The Song of Songs is a collection of erotic poetry that somehow made its way into Jewish scripture, but how did this occur? Apologists have long struggled with this idea, offering thee excuse that it’s secretly an allegory for the love of Yahweh to his chosen people. But the poetry contained in this book might be a love poem between two other deities entirely.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
079 Ecclesiastes Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-05-01 | The book of Ecclesiastes, also called Qoheleth, is a curious text whose inclusion into the Hebrew canon has troubled scholars for centuries. It’s an introspective, pessimistic writing that violates traditional wisdom theology by positing that wisdom brings grief and moral behavior is fruitless.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
078 Proverbs 2 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-04-17 | We conclude our study of Proverbs with sections 3-8 of the book which includes the Poem of the Good Wife, a work that outlines what it means to be a good woman and the type of person a man should look for when choosing a partner. Moreover, it tells what a husband can expect from a good wife. Though this poem, and the book which contains it, might fall short in offering moral guidance.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
077 Proverbs 1 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-04-03 | The book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon despite the fact that most sections are individually attributed to other editors, provides us with poems, phrases, guidance, and sometimes-timeless advice. And in a few places it gives us a glimpse into long-forgotten aspects of Jewish mythology, such as a great Mother Goddess who helped create the universe!You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
076 The Psalmiest! Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-03-20 | The final episode covering the Book of Psalms includes the Thanksgiving Psalms, Liturgical Psalms, and the Acrostics. But we aren't satisfied with covering 150 psalms included in the Bible. We dig up 5 more psalms that have been discovered in various manuscripts and examine those as well.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
075 Pizalm 2 Electric Boogaloo Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-03-06 | We tackle 3 more genres of Psalm, the Hymns, Wisdom, and Royal Psalms and discuss their usefulness in early Christian literature.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
074 Psalm Body Once Told Me Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-02-20 | In the wake of the the Babylonian Conquest many Jews found themselves living in captivity, prisoners of their conquerors. Their city destroyed, their worship interrupted, they longed for the days when Yahweh would once again rule over them and provide safety for their nation and community. Thus was born the lament psalms, songs meant to inform God of their difficulties and beg his assistance, psalms that offered praise and promises in exchange for aid.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
073 Job 2 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-02-06 | We conclude our coverage of Job by examining the subsequent layers which were added to the text over the centuries and examine the theological implications of these layers. Does the new information contradict the original narrative, and why is the Book of Job so important to christianity?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
072 Job 1 Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2023-01-23 | This is a story all about howJob's life got twist-turned upside downGive me an episode or two and I'll explainHow God inflicted Job with a life of painThe story of Job is NOT what you think. In fact, there isn't actually one story presented in the book, but several. And we're covering all of them.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
008 Tower of Babel Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-10-03 | A drunk, naked Noah gets castrated and everyone gets their own city and their own language... then they all get new languages again!You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
006 Ark Encounters Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-09-26 | What does an Australian guy living in Kentucky and a mythical immortal from Iraq have in common?They both believe that all life on earth can fit in a little wooden boat built by hand in the Bronze Age.Is there evidence of such a thing? Sure. But the evidence might not point where you think.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
071 Esther Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-09-26 | Imagine ancient Jews who didn't observe kosher laws, had no special interest in Jerusalem, didn't practice circumcision, married foreigners, and wrote stories that never mentioned their god. This may seem difficult to imagine, but for Jews living outside of Judah, this was ordinary. Esther explores life in the Persian Empire through a tale of court intrigue and manipulation as it attempts to explain the origins of an ancient festival with pagan roots.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
005 Adam, Eve, Demigods Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-09-19 | So Eve may have been created from Adam's penis, Yahweh played favorites with Cain and Abel for no apparent reason, and then Yahweh's children (a bunch of younger gods) came down to earth and had sex with women to create a race of demigods called the Nephilim.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
004 How Many Gods are In This Thing Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-09-12 | 38. I stopped counting at 38. That's how many gods I found in the bible but there may be more. And if that's not bad enough apparently Yahweh has a dad named El who gave him the land of Israel and he even has a wife. A wife! But at least he named his own messiah. It's some Persian guy.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
003 Snakes with Vocal Cords Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-09-05 | A look into the mythological and historical inspirations behind the divine garden, man's fall from grace, and the expulsion from Eden. Where was Eden? What was the forbidden knowledge? Was Satan involved? Do other religions have this same story? All these questions and more are addressed in this episode.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
070 Nehemiah Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-08-31 | The Torah is centered around the idea that the descendants of Abraham are the rightful residents of the land of Israel and the religion they follow is the one true faith. Their law code comes from Moses and the land is granted to them according to divine covenant with Yahweh. But according to the Bible itself Abraham came from Babylon and the Law Code was written in Persia. And maybe, just maybe, the entire story of Abraham and Moses were written to provide Jewish pedigree for Persian ideas.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
068 Ezra, Better Than Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-08-26 | The Post-Exilic return to Judah from Babylon is central to Jewish theology, but why? Shouldn't their religion have simply picked up where the First Temple left off? What if the Second Temple wasn't a mere continuation of the old religion, but a fresh start? What if Moses and Joshua, and even Abraham were stories told to support a new religion which actually angered adherents to the older form of Judaism? And what if this new religion was a political tool instituted by the Persians? And what if the Bible actually said as much?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
067 Revising History 2 - Second Chronicles Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-06-13 | The wild inventions of the Chronicler continue in this episode as we cover the entirety of the First Temple Period beginning with King Solomon and ending with the Temple's destruction at the hands of the Babylonians, ushering in the influence of Persian rule and religion which is evident in the text. See how the Chronicler changes events from the record of the Books of Kings in order to satisfy his own theological views.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
002 That Time God Created the Universe Twice Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-06-06 | Are Genesis chapter 1 (the 6 day creation story) and Genesis chapter 2 (Garden of Eden story) part of the same narrative? Were they even written at the same time? Were the inspired by earlier stories? If so, where did those stories come from?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
066 Revising History - First Chronicles Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-05-30 | The two books of Chroniclers are yet another attempt by biblical authors to rewrite their national history and create new scripture which contradicts the older versions. What makes Chroniclers stand out is the fact that the older version of history, the books of Samuel and Kings, were too prolific to erase. So we're able to see how they attempted to rewrite history yet again and compare and contrast Chronicles with its source material. And in this episode that's exactly what we're going to do.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
039 The Secret Name of Yahweh Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-04-11 | Where did the First Temple Cult go after being expelled from Jerusalem? And after they were gone, did they remain in exile? Are they still around today?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
038 The Beginning Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-04-04 | What happened after the Persian Empire conquered Babylon? How did the new rulers influence the government and religion of ancient Israel? How much of Judaism came from Israel and how much is Persian?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
036 Atonement Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-03-28 | We continue our look at First Temple Theology and shift our focus to the purpose of the temple and the role the High Priest played as a Divine King. Creation has been corrupted but a sacred ritual can repair the damage and restore the land.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
035 The End Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-03-21 | The Torah is a product of the Second Temple but Jews had been worshiping in Jerusalem for centuries prior to the Babylonian Exile. When the exiled Jews returned from Babylon they reformed the old religion and stamped it out, bringing an end to First Temple Theology. What was this old religion? What did they believe? How did they worship? WHO did they worship? And why did the returning Jews forsake their ancestral beliefs?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
034 The Origins of Christmas Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-03-14 | You've no doubt heard of Yule and Saturnalia, those two have been mentioned countless times over the years as the origins of Christmas. But how far back does the mid-winter holiday actually go? 2,500 years? 3,000?Double that age and you'll be in the ballpark. Grab some hot chocolate and snuggle up under a blanket. We're going back in time from one winter celebration to another until we find the origins of Christmas.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
065 Book of Ruth Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-03-09 | Set during the time of the Judges, the Book of Ruth follows Ruth and Naomi, two widows returning to Bethlehem during the wheat harvest. Neither has money or prospects, but by the end of the tale they will have secured their future. But is there more to the story than a tale of women taking control of their own destiny?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
064 Fall of Jerusalem Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-02-16 | Things aren’t going so well for Israel and Judah. Beset on the west by the Egyptians, the east by the Assyrians, and each other from the north and south, God’s chosen people are battling for their lives. But their hardships are due to their own wicked ways as they offend Yahweh at every turn. However, they didn’t know that what they were doing was wrong, because, according to the text, they hadn’t yet been told of their covenant with Yahweh.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
069 Song of Songs Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-02-12 | The Song of Songs is the only piece of erotic love poetry included in the Hebrew Bible, and the imagery in the song is borderline pornographic. That's why I chose to recite the poem with appropriate music.
063 Baldilocks and the She Bears Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-01-27 | Elisha the prophet. Elisha the miracle-worker. Elisha the moon god. As the Israelites moved to a lunar calendar the importance of their lunar figures such as Elisha became more important, thus their stories of greatness and miraculous achievements grew until they outshined those of even their sun gods. Blessed with a double portion of divinity, Elisha is unparalleled in the books of Samuel and Kings as the most powerful prophet... and he doesn't like children.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
062 Come on Baalim Light my Fire Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2022-01-13 | How much sun god imagery can you fit into one character? I'm not sure, but the story of Elijah is trying to cram it all in there. From calling down fire from the sky (multiple times) to cursing the land with heat waves, the story of this prophet has it all. He also has more parallels to Moses than you can shake a magic staff at... which he also does.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
061 Kings List Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-12-29 | Solomon's turn toward strange gods and stranger religious practices has convinced Yahweh to punish the nation of Israel by dividing it into two separate kingdoms, the northern land of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. This begins a series of conflicts led be two successions of kings who seem to go out of their way to displease the Lord. In the Books of Kings we're treated to political intrigue, betrayal, curses, harlots, and child sacrifice.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
060 Wisdom of Kings Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-12-16 | The greatest structure ever built in Jerusalem was Yahweh's temple, but the story of its construction might be a product of a much later generation. And the details preserved of the early religion still shine through and seem strange to monotheistic religions of today.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
046 Yahweh the Grain God Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-12-02 | We conclude the book of 2 Samuel with repeated references to Yahweh being a grain god along with some good old fashioned human sacrifice. David keeps making enemies of his friends and Goliath shows up with some giant friends. There's a few Greek parallels to make things interesting and we learn the Yahweh dwells in darkness and shadow.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
045 Fall of David Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-11-18 | David covets his neighbor's wife, kills her husband, invites Yahweh's wrath, and executes a bunch of slaves. But his reign isn't all bad. He turns a blind eye to some pretty heinous crimes in his own house and puts the concubines in charge of Jerusalem before worshiping at an outlawed shrine. Okay, so maybe it is all bad, but he's a good guy. Right?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
044 Call Me Ishbaal Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-11-04 | As we dig deeper into the story of King David we discover strange parallels with his son Solomon, links between David's grand house and the soon-to-be-constructed temple, and between Jerusalem and an ancient city long abandoned. Yahweh keeps getting called Baal and there are multiple contradictory versions of every scene.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
043 Witches and Foreskin Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-10-21 | The story of King Saul continues. A rival to the throne has stepped onto the stage and the king keeps getting possessed by the “evil spirit of Yahweh.” To make matters worse the Philistines are pressing the attack and David is terrorizing the countryside. Can a man sell his daughter for the low, low price of 100 foreskins? Is it kosher to talk to a witch? Can Abimelech actually be killed? Find out in this episode as we conclude the First Book of Samuel.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
042 David and Goliath Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-10-07 | Yahweh hand-selected a king but apparently he made a mistake so he changed his mind about who should be king and chooses another to reign in his place. But he also never changes his mind. Before this kid can be king he must be introduced to the reader in three separate and contradictory scenes, including a showdown with a giant who isn't as tall as he appears.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
041 Yahweh Chooses a King Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-09-23 | The people of Israel have asked for a king to rule over them and Yahweh makes his choice. But how good a choice is Saul son of Kish? Not very good as it turns out. That's what happens when you elect a leader based solely on height.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
040 Five Golden Hemorrhoids Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-09-10 | We hope back into the Old Testament with 1 Samuel to learn about Samuel, Saul, and the fate of those who dare to steal Yahweh's sacred box. What's the proper gift to appease and angry god? What do rats have to do with all of this? And what's going on with the Temple of Dagon? Wasn't that thing destroyed in the last book? And stick around for another cool announcement.You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
United Kingdom of Israel Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-09-07 | How did the kingdoms of Israel and Judah become united? Were other groups of people included?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisand a Patreon.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
How did Christian authors know they were writing about the same person? Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-08-31 | If a historical Jesus never actually existed, then how did early Christians know they were all writing about the same figure?You can support the show at ko-fi.com/dragonsingenesisand a Patreon.com/dragonsingenesisHave a question concerning biblical mythology? Contact me through any of the links below and I'll answer your questions in a video.Facebook: facebook.com/DragonsingenesisWebsite: dragonsingenesis.com
Old Testament Slavery Book Review Dragons in Genesis Podcast 2021-08-16 | Dr. Joshua Bowen's insightful book "Did the Old Testament Endorse Slavery?" explores the complexities of this seemingly simple question and sheds light on the topic of ancient Near Eastern slavery by viewing the Old Testament law code within its historical context. The topic is presented in such a manner as to need no introduction nor prior knowledge of the texts or history of the ancient world.
