Episode 125. Deconstructing Evil with Ingrid Faro

Dr. Faro has written a book that examines the various words and meanings for evil in the Scriptures with particular focus upon Genesis. Her intent is on understanding the language of evil, its source, and then deconstructing evil so that its power over humans is lessened.

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124. Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters, C J Imes

What does it mean that human beings, male and female, are made in God’s image? Carmen Joy Imes challenges the translation of a little Hebrew preposition, most often translated “in.” She makes a compelling case that the point is that human beings are made AS God’s image.

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Episode 118 The Gilgamesh Epic with Adam Miglio

Adam Miglio stopped by to talk about his newest book: The Gilgamesh Epic in Genesis 1-11: Peering into the Deep. The story is about a king from Uruk and his epic journeys. It's one of the most widely read and generously preserved stories of the ancient world.

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Episode 107 Muslim-Christian Commentaries with Ida Glaser

Dr. Ida Glaser, Director of the Oxford Center for Muslim-Christian Studies in Houston, joins David Capes to talk about a new commentary she has just co-authored with her colleague, Anwarul Azad. It is entitled Genesis 1-11: Bible Commentaries from Muslim Contexts.

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