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Episode 67: Prophets, Kings, and Terrible Men with Aaron Higashi
Data Over Dogma
Exploring Biblical Characters and Texts
The chapter dives into an academic book aiming to make biblical scholarship accessible to general readers, discussing how footnotes contain both serious information and lighthearted elements. It contrasts character development in First and Second Samuel with that of Moses, delving into the historicity of figures like Saul and questioning traditional authorship attributions to prophetic figures like Samuel. The conversation explores diverse perspectives on authorship, narrative structures, and dating of biblical texts, highlighting variations in different versions like the Septuagint.
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