Seraphim Hamilton, an Orthodox Christian biblical commentator with advanced degrees from Duke University, dives deep into how scripture reveals the cosmic patterns of creation. He discusses viewing the Bible as a cosmic temple and explores the transformative role of Jesus in historical narratives. Throughout the conversation, Hamilton critiques modern biblical criticism, emphasizing the rich symbolism in scripture. He links the Old and New Testaments to show their cohesive messages and announces his upcoming course that promises further insights into these profound connections.
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Tabernacle as Cosmic Blueprint
The Tabernacle in Exodus is a symbolic blueprint of the entire cosmos compressed for human comprehension.
It reveals how all creation and its relations reflect the divine presence and order.
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Scripture Reveals Divine Indwelling
Scripture symbolizes God's indwelling of the world through sanctuaries revealing the divine order.
Jesus Christ embodies the Logos, unifying all existence and creation in a relational communion.
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Creation Reflects God's Attributes
Creation expresses God's qualities derivatively, reflecting the infinite attributes of God.
The incarnation reveals the Logos concretely, uniting divine relation with creation and humanity.
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In this conversation, I talk with Seraphim Hamilton about how scripture does more than tell a story—it reveals a symbolic pattern that runs through all of creation. We dig into how the Bible presents the world as a kind of cosmic temple, and how that vision unfolds through the Tabernacle, the life of Christ, and the Church.
Seraphim brings a deep knowledge of scripture and tradition to the table, and we touch on some of the key themes he'll be exploring in his upcoming course, Scripture: The Key to Reality. If you’ve been following my work on symbolism and biblical patterns, I think you’ll find this conversation both grounded and illuminating.
YouTube version: https://youtu.be/PpGKURlGayA
NEW COURSE: Scripture: The Key to Reality, presented by Seraphim Hamilton This course is designed to help students appreciate the unique role the Bible plays in helping us step into the world as it truly is: a symbolic revelation of the Infinite God. Scripture is symbolic because it is a revelation of Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ is the Archetype of the World. In a way, then, Scripture enfolds within itself the totality of the world, guiding its hearers to see an icon of Christ in each of God’s creatures: from trees to beasts to priests. 🗓 Live classes are on Tuesday at 2 - 4 pm Eastern Time, starting June 10th through July 15th, 2025 ⏰ Class Length: 5 sessions, 10 hours total 💰 Register for Seraphim Hamilton's course before the end of May to get 15% off when you use the code EARLYSCRIP1 at checkout. 💰 Cost: 120 USD (102 USD with the discount) 👉 Register Today: https://www.thesymbolicworld.com/courses/scripture-the-key-to-reality
Seraphim Hamilton is an Orthodox Christian biblical commentator who explores the richness of Christ as He is unveiled in the Old and New Testaments. He has a Master of Arts in Early Christian Studies and a Master of Theology from Duke University. His thesis addressed the relationship between the theology of the Divine Name in Exodus and the writings of St. Dionysius the Areopagite. He is recently married with one daughter and produces regular reflections on Scripture on both Substack and YouTube. Writings: https://seraphimhamilton.substack.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kabane Patreon: https://patreon.com/c/kabane
Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming up 01:23 - Intro music 01:49 - Introduction 02:43 - Scripture is the key to reality 09:17 - What's the difference between Christianity and Pantheism? 13:14 - Why the need for the Tabernacle? 16:56 - Dominion in the fall 21:23 - Cain vs Noah 25:27 - Universal History 26:24 - No temple in the Heavenly Jerusalem 29:57 - Converging on the same patterns 31:38 - Critical analysis of the Bible 37:27 - Second Temple literature 42:32 - Fractal breathing 47:36 - Transfigured clothing
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