The Lord of Spirits Fall of Man Part 3: The Gate to Heaven
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Aug 11, 2022 Exploring the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11 and its symbolic significance of unity. Delving into Mesopotamian history, empires, and the concept of truth in Scripture. Interpreting Genesis as a response to existing stories and the role of empires throughout history. Exploring miracles in times of desperation and the hierarchical authority of divine beings. Delving into Eusebius of Caesarea's views on the Tower of Babel and interactions between characters. Exploring land allotments in the Torah, angelic governance, and ways to engage and support the podcast.
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Babel's Context
- Genesis 11's Tower of Babel story retells a known ancient Near East event.
- It's a short text within genealogies, reflecting pre -modern history's focus on people's stories.
Babel's Meaning
- Babel (Babylon) means "Gate of the Gods" in Sumerian and Akkadian.
- Genesis 11's etymology of Babel as confusion is a deliberate correction.
Babylon's Founding
- Babylon's founding dates are consistent across archeology and ancient texts.
- It emerged as a town in the 23rd century BC.