Blurry Creatures EP: 315 Serpent Mound of Bashan with Doug Van Dorn *members trailer
Apr 4, 2025
Doug Van Dorn, a pastor and author fascinated by ancient mysteries, dives deep into the enigmatic Serpent Mound of Bashan. He explores why ancient civilizations chose specific locations for their structures, hinting at a cosmic chessboard of spiritual warfare. The conversation spans from the region's historical significance to the connections between giants and biblical narratives. With exciting travel plans to Israel on the horizon, listeners are invited to uncover these mysteries firsthand.
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Geographical Chiasm in Luke
- Luke's Gospel emphasizes the importance of location by structuring a geographical chiasm between his Gospel and the Book of Acts.
- Jesus stays in Galilee for three years before traveling south, highlighting the significance of that region.
Serpent Mound of Bashan
- Bashan, known as "the place of the serpent," is home to a massive serpent mound, a mile long and 300 feet wide.
- This may connect to the watchers and serpentine creatures believed to have descended upon Mount Hermon.
Sacred Ridge Dwellings
- While archaeologists have studied the El Arabin Ridge in Bashan, they haven't fully connected its serpentine shape to its sacred significance.
- Ancient inhabitants recognized the ridge's sacredness, evidenced by dwellings exclusively on top of it.