Episode 53: What, in the world, are Behemoth and Leviathan???

In the Book of Job, the creatures Behemoth and Leviathan are mentioned. Some people have interpreted these creatures as purely mythological. Others, have equated them with modern or extinct creatures. Todd and Paul address a listener's request to weigh in on the discussion. What were Behemoth and Leviathan?

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Please note that none of the resources mentioned below reflect Todd and Paul’s views.

Dinosaurs: Those Terrible Lizards by Duane T. Gish is an older creationist book that discusses Behemoth and Leviathan

God's Conflict with the Dragon and the Sea by John Day is a higher criticism book that talks about the mythological view of behemoth and leviathan.

The Ugaritic Tablets-tablets found north of Israel with many stories of myths and legends of the Canaanites.

HG Wells- The Undying Fire- modern story that refers to extinct creatures as behemoths and leviathans.

Taming the Beast by Mark Sneed. Gives the history of interpretation throughout church history. He also takes a mythological view of behemoth and leviathan.

https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Beast-Reception-Behemoth-Leviathan/dp/3110579316

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