Strangely Biblical

Ep. 9 - Genesis 2, Eden & Mankind

Welcome to the garden. Why is Genesis 2 also seemingly a creation account? Were Adam & Eve the first humans on earth? What does it mean that woman was created from man? Let's discuss. 
 
Music in this episode: 
Jakob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubican - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Jakob Ahlbom - Afternoon Coffee - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
 
 

Ep. 8 - A Deep Dive into Genesis 1

Welcome to the beginning. This episode covers a deep dive into Genesis in a way the original audience would understand. It answers the questions of who created the cosmos, why was it called good, and what it means to be made in the image of God. The previous two episodes will get listeners into the ancient near eastern mindset beforehand! 
 
Scripture References: 
Genesis 1 LEB
2 Peter 3:5 ESV
Jeremiah 4:23
1 Samuel 2:8
Genesis 8:22
Isaiah 66:1
 
Sources:
Faithlife Study Bible 
The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton
The Creation of Light and Time by Anto Popovic
A Commentary Critical and Explanatory of the Whole Bible by David Brown, Andrew Robert Fausset & Robert Jamieson
The Star of Bethlehem Documentary 
The Exploits of Ninurta
The Unseen Realm by Michael S. Heiser
The Image of God by John Piper (published on Desiring God)
 
Music in this episode: 
Victor Lundburg - Epic Elevation - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Aerian - Earthshine - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
David Celeste - Birds of Eden - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hanna Lindgren - Past Lives - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Jakob Ahlbom - Odonata - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
 

Ep. 7 - Ancient Creation Myths

The creation story we read in Genesis 1 was not the first or only written creation narrative of the ancient world. It also was not written to answer our modern questions we bring to the text. Before diving into the creation story of the Bible in the next episode, it is important to have a foundational understanding of what ideas about creation were popular for the ancient near eastern peoples. This will set our minds in the appropriate context for understanding the intent. 
 
Sources:
The Lost World of Genesis One by John H. Walton
Enuma Elis from the Library of Ashurbanipal
The Ba'al Cycle ancient story. 
 
Scripture References: 
Psalm 104
 
Music in this episode: 
August Wilhelmsson - Our Journey - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Magnus Ludvigsson - Melancolique - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Jakob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubicon - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
John Abbot - A March Across the Ancient Land - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
August Wilhelmsson - Felicia's Secret - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hampus Naeselius - Adapted by Dark - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hampus Naeselius - I See You - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hampus Naeselius - In the Shadow of the Stars - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
David Celeste - Shrines - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
 
Sound Effects in this episode: 
SFX Producer - Horse Gallup - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Large Stormy Waves Crashing on a Pebble Beach - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Thunder Rumble - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Forest Rain 1 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Produce Flame - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Mountain Wind Gusts - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ep. 6 - Ancient Flood Myths

We know a flood happened in the ancient world, but what are the details surrounding the deluge? Ancient civilizations had their own stories for how and why this event occurred. In Genesis 6 we read the account of Yahweh bringing on the flood after the horrors of man's wickedness and the Nephilim crimes against humanity reach the gates of heaven. But this isn't the only flood narrative we have from the ancient world. In this episode, Jeff & Shelby discuss other flood narratives from the ancient Mesopotamian world including the story of Gilgamesh and Atrahasis. 
 
Sources:
Merriam Webster Dictionary: Polemic
The Lost World of the Flood by Tremper Longman III & John H. Walton
How to Tell a True War Story by Tim O'Brien
FaithLife Study Bible: Exodus & Large Numbers
Mark Ronan Gilgamesh Overview - MarkRonan.com
Grand Valley State University Atrahasis summary. 
 
Scripture References: 
Deuteronomy 7: 1&7
Genesis 6: 5-22
Genesis 8: 20-22
Genesis 9: 12-17
Genesis 2:10 
 
Music in this episode: 
David Celeste - Sphinx - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
David Celeste - Shrines - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Gavin Luke - Spirits of Machu Picchu - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hampus Naeselius - Remembering a Heartbeat - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hampus Naeselius - I See You - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
John Abbot - A March Across the Ancient Land - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hampus Naeselius - The Misty Mountains - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
David Celeste - The Seeds We Sow - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
 
Sound Effects in this episode: 
SFX Producer - Boots Walk - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Fight Grunt 1 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Fight Grunt 4 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Fight Grunt 5 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Bull Breaths 9 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Bull Bellows 24 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Horse Gallup - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Large Stormy Waves Crashing on a Pebble Beach - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Thunder Rumble - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Bird Chirp 1 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Bird Raven Caged - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Swimming Pool Dive - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - River Forest - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Restaurant Crowd - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Forest Rain 1 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Hammer Hit Nail 2 - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
SFX Producer - Bedroom Door Slam - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ep. 5 - The Nephilim, Gilgamesh, & Other Giant Tales

What we read in scripture about the Nephilim is backed by many ancient texts and legends including 1 Enoch, found among the dead sea scrolls and quoted by biblical authors, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and the legends of the giants in Babylonian culture. Jeff & Shel examine these stories against scripture to gain a deeper understanding of what happened in Genesis 6, the conquests of Joshua, the transfiguration event, and more. 
 
Book References:
Giants, the Sons of the Gods by Doug Van Dorn
 
Scripture & Extra Biblical References: 
Genesis 6:1-4
1 Enoch 6: 1-8
1 Enoch 7, 8 & 10
Genesis 6: 1-4 & 5
Deuteronomy 3:11
Numbers 13: 21-22
Deuteronomy 2: 10-11, 20-21, & 23
Joshua 11: 21-22
Matthew 16: 13-18
2 Peter 2: 4-5 & 10
Jude 6-7, & 14
1 Enoch 15
 
Music in this episode: 
Bonnie Grace - Awaken the Immortals - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hampus Naeselius - Behind the Moon - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Deskant - Black Bullet - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Giants - Trevor Kowalski - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Hampus Naeselius - I See You - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Eden Avery - The Lost City Chooses Who May See - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Dream Cave - Narrow Escape - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
August Wilhelmsson - Felecia's Secret - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ep. 4 - Who are the Sons of God? Part 2

Jeff & Shelby take what was learned about the sons of God in the Old Testament and marry that understanding to the extrabiblical texts and New Testament passages that speak of the children of God. The sons of God in both testaments are Yahweh's family but who specifically is in reference shifts. Who are the sons of God? Tune in to part 2 to find out!
 
References:
Plato's Critias
1 Enoch 6, 7, & 10
Jude 6-7, & 14
2 Peter 2: 4-10
Luke 20:36
Romans 8: 14-23 & 29-30
Psalm 8:4-5
1 Corinthians 6:3
2 Corinthians 3:18
1 John 3:1-2
2 Peter 1:3-4
1 Corinthians 15:44-54
1 Thessalonians 3:1-3
Colossians 1: 10-15
Galatians 4:7
 
Music in this episode: 
Chaxti - Strange Fantasy - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Piper Ezz - Across the Barricades - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Piper Ezz - Cut Myself Off - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Spectacles Wallet & Watch - No More Fun - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Spectacles Wallet & Watch - Beautifully Strange - No More Fun - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ep 3 - Who are the Sons of God? Part 1

Jeff & Shelby discuss theories about the identity of the sons of God in its Old Testament usage. Are they human rulers? Are they descendants of Seth? Or are they divine beings on Yahweh's heavenly court? The way this phrase is used throughout Old Testament scripture is sifted through to see what can be deduced directly from the text. This is part 1 of a 2 part series where the phrase will be explored in its New Testament usage. 
 
Scripture References:
Genesis 6:1-4
Deuteronomy 32: 8-9
Job 1: 6-7
Job 2: 1-2
Job 38: 4-7
Psalm 29:1
Psalm 82
Psalm 89:5-7
 
Book References: 
1 Enoch 6
Giants: Sons of the Gods by Doug Van Dorn
 
Music in this episode: 
ELFL - Heart Beam - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
ELFL - My Life in Motion - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
ELFL - Pink Pulsar - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ep 2 - Reclaiming the Nations

Jeff & Shelby discuss the disinheritance of the nations by Yahweh at the tower of Babel, the ultimate plan to bring them all back, how this plan threads through scripture, and the Day of Pentecost as the reversal of Babel. Jesus' ministry and that of his disciples begins the reclamation of the 70 nations dispersed at Babel back to Yahweh, and it's a mission we are still continuing today. 
Scripture References:
Genesis 11: 1-9
Deuteronomy 32: 8-9
Numbers 11: 10-17, 24-25, & 29
Joel 2: 28-32
Isaiah 66: 18-23
Acts 2: 1-6, 14-21, & 38-39
Galatians 3: 26-29
 
Book References: 
Unseen Realm by Dr. Michael Michael S. Heiser
Reversing Hermon by Dr. Michael S. Heiser
United with Christ by Rankin Wilbourne
 
Music in this episode: 
Silver Maple - Particle Emission - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Sage Oursler - Sinister Passage - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
ELFL - Last Odyssey - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Dream Cave - Seven Truths Be Told - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Guy Copeland - Attacus Atlas - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Lupus Nocte - Crispy Days - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
The Big Let Down - Night Light Speed - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ep 1 - Introduction with Jeff & Shelby

Today, you will hear Jeff & Shelby introduce themselves. Why did they start a podcast? What got them into the stranger side of scripture? What types of conversations will they have as this podcast progresses? New episodes release at the end of each month. Follow along @strangelybiblical on Facebook and Instagram.