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Spirit of God E6 — In the biblical story, God's Spirit fills specific characters. They are to lead and organize Israel, to be priestly mediators of God's covenant, and to prophetically speak God's words to the people. We’re calling the Spirit’s special anointing on these prophet- ...  Show more

Spirit of God E5 — From the first pages of Scripture, we begin hoping for an ideal human image of God who will be filled with God's Spirit to truly represent God's wisdom, word, and rule in the world. Characters like that don’t show up often, but when they do, they’re leaders who ...  Show more

Did the Tower of Babel exist or was it just a myth made up by Jewish authors centuries later?Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: https://www.patreon.com/inspiringphil... / @inspiringphilosophy Sources: Gwendolyn Leick - The Babylonians: an Introduc ...  Show more

The world of the djinn is ancient, but where did it all begin? This week's episode explores some of the earlier origin stories about where the djinn came from and exactly who and what they are. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio ...  Show more

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with David Lambert about how scholars define “scripture,” how communities throughout history have changed the meaning and nature of biblical texts, and whether or not the Bible can ever be universally understood ...  Show more

The ancient world of the Canaanites—the mysterious people who once thrived in the land now known as Israel, Lebanon, and the surrounding area. From the origins of the term "Canaanite" to the diverse tribes that called this land home, we explore their history and culture throug ...