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Episode 31: The Ten (ish) Commandments

Data Over Dogma

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The Nuances of Exodus 34

This chapter delves into the unexpected nature of the 10 words in Exodus 34, known as the ritual decalogue, which emphasizes ritual and festival observances. It analyzes God's instructions regarding the inhabitants of the land, warnings against idolatry, and the significance of not casting idols. The discussion also explores the evolution from ritual to ethics in Israelite focus, debating the concept of redeeming a firstborn son over sacrificing one.

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