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Women Who Slayed Dragons – Chaos Dragon E6

Sep 4, 2023
50:01
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In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the theme of the dragon in Judges, and explore the stories of Deborah and Jael who overcome the chaos monsters. They also delve into the concept of chaos, liberation, and the symbolism of Goliath as a monstrous 'snake'. The hosts analyze the origins and names of the wise king and his commander, and discuss the parallel stories of Cain and Moses. Plus, they share a memorable experience of conquering treacherous terrain.
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Quick takeaways

  • The story of Deborah and Jael in the Scroll of Judges highlights the inversion of traditional gender roles and the empowerment of women as they lead and defeat the enemies.
  • The biblical story emphasizes the repeated theme of God destroying agents of chaos and de-creation, enabling people to recognize Yahweh's name and seek Him.

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God's Creatures Become Chaos Monsters

The story of the Bible centers around how God's creatures, instead of ruling over chaos, become chaos monsters themselves. This is seen in characters like the snake in the garden, Adam and Eve's son Cain, and Pharaoh in the Scroll of Exodus.

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