Joshua Berman - How the Bible Revolutionized Politics Ep. 104
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Exploring the Resonance of Stories
The chapter delves into the resonance of stories across cultures and time periods, drawing parallels between biblical stories, the American Civil War, and ancient Assyrian emperor Sargon. It explores the similarities in birth stories of Sargon, Moses, Superman, and Harry Potter, highlighting their popularity as narrative structures. The speakers also discuss the insularity of biblical scholarship and the need for engagement with other ancient societies, as well as exploring paradigm shifts and the identification of literary phenomena in ancient texts.
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