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Episode 11·Oct 15, 2024
Back to the Beginning: Biblical Creation as Covenantal Partnership
In contrast to the pagan world, the Biblical creation story is ordered, purposeful, and covenantal.
The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 10·Oct 10, 2024
Myth and Mentality: The Bible vs. the Epic of Gilgamesh
The oldest surviving myth from the Ancient Near East sheds remarkable insight into the pagan mindset. Together, we’ll explore the following questions:
1. Why was the Epic of Gilgamesh so popular in its time and why should we still read it today?
2. How does the Epic of Gilgamesh illustrate the pagan view of a life well-lived, and how does that contrast with the Biblical perspective?
3. What does the Epic of Gilgamesh say about immortality in contrast to the Biblical understanding of eternity?
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46:23Episode 12·Oct 20, 2024
The Bible on Government: How a Nation Should be Ruled and Redeemed
The Biblical approach to politics is yet another arena that is drastically affected by the covenant.
38:49Episode 13·Oct 22, 2024
The Hebrew Bible: A Covenantal Walk-Through
Now that we understand what a covenant is, we turn to the Hebrew Bible to see what it means to live a life according to that covenant.
28:29Episode 14·Oct 27, 2024
Jews and Greeks: A Match Made in Heaven?
Although Ancient Greece is long gone, its legacy stands until today, influencing and enriching culture throughout time.
