The Lord of Spirits The Lord of Spirits Goes to Hell
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Apr 23, 2021 Orthodox Christian priests explore ancient texts and mythology to discuss the harrowing of hell, Baal worship, and the significance of Christ's victory over death. They delve into the Song of the Sea, Greek and Egyptian afterlife concepts, and biblical references to demonic entities, emphasizing Christ's power over darkness and the liberation of souls.
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Psalm 24 As Divine Smack Talk
- Psalm 24 reclaims pagan royal language to assert Yahweh's sovereignty over chaos and the underworld.
- The psalm prophesies Christ's descent into Hades to free those who belong to Yahweh.
Ugarit Texts Illuminate the Bible
- Ugaritic Baal-cycle texts reveal Canaanite myths that illuminate several Old Testament passages.
- Recovering that context shows the Bible often quotes and subverts neighboring pagan imagery.
Red Sea As Cosmic Battle
- Exodus 15 frames the crossing as a divine military victory over Egyptian gods, not merely an escape.
- The Song of the Sea presents Pharaoh and his army as the drowned victims of that cosmic defeat.