What are Giants in the Bible? Interview with Douglas Van Dorn on 'Giants: Sons of the Gods'
Jul 16, 2024
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Author Douglas Van Dorn discusses the origins and significance of giants in the Bible, the mysterious Nephilim, Goliath and his siblings, the resurgence of interest in the Nephilim among scholars, and the impact of understanding giants on the ministry of Jesus Christ.
The podcast explores the significance of giants in biblical history and their origins.
It uncovers the presence of giants in ancient wars post-flood, highlighting their impact.
The discussion extends to New Testament associations with demons and chimeras, drawing biblical connections.
Deep dives
Origins of Giants and The Nephilim
The podcast delves into the origins of giants and the Nephilim as discussed in Genesis 6. It explores the concept of sons of God interacting with human daughters, leading to the birth of giants. The speaker provides insights on the interpretation of the biblical text regarding the nature of these giants and the significance of their existence before and after the flood.
Tower of Babel and Giants Connection
The discussion extends to the Tower of Babel and its connection to giants, highlighting the attempt to reach the heavens and the consequences of defying God's will. The narrative links the Tower of Babel to the desire for human achievement and the intervention of God to prevent the mingling of the supernatural and human realms, setting the stage for the presence of giants.
Giant Wars and Giants in Biblical History
In examining Genesis 14 and subsequent biblical accounts, the podcast uncovers the presence of giants in ancient wars and conflicts. Giants play a significant role in battles post-flood, with references to tribes like the Raphaeum, Zuzim, Emeem, and Horites, illustrating the continued existence and impact of giants throughout biblical history.
Biblical Giants and Historical Connections
The podcast delves into the biblical narrative concerning giants, specifically focusing on King Saul's refusal to exterminate the Amalekites, a giant tribe, leading to the transfer of kingship. The discussion extends to the book of Esther, highlighting the lineage of Haman, possibly linked to the giants, depicting a conflict between the descendants of giants and regular individuals like Mordecai.
Demonic Entities and Chimeric Creatures
The episode explores the New Testament's association with demons as disembodied Nephilim spirits, engaging in spiritual battles. Additionally, it introduces the concept of chimeras, half-breed creatures with animalistic features, tying them to demonic origins and drawing connections to scriptural prophecies related to unclean spirits and creatures.
Have you ever wondered where Goliath came from? Or why the story of David and Goliath is in the Bible beyond just being a moral lesson? What if the giants mentioned in Genesis 6, the Nephilim, held deeper, more unsettling truths? Join us as we explore these questions with Douglas Van Dorn, the author of "Giants: Sons of the Gods."
We'll discuss: -The origins and significance of giants in the Bible: Why are they mentioned, and what is their importance in biblical history? -The mysterious Nephilim: What does Genesis 6 reveal about these supernatural beings? -Goliath and his brothers: Did you know Goliath had siblings, including one with 24 fingers and toes? What is their ancestry, and why does it matter? -The resurgence of interest among Bible-believing scholars: Why is the ancient view of the Nephilim making a comeback, and what does it mean for our understanding of Scripture? -The invisible, supernatural storyline: How does understanding the giants and the Nephilim change our perspective on the ministry and work of Jesus Christ?
Douglas Van Dorn (M.Div. Denver Seminary) @GiantStepsPodcast is the author or editor of over a dozen books including Giants: Sons of the Gods; The Unseen Realm Q & A Companion; The Angel of the LORD: A Biblical, Historical, and Theological Study; Christ in the Old Testament: Promised, Patterned, and Present; Conspiracy Theory: A Christian Evaluation of a Taboo Subject; Five Solas of the Reformation; and Waters of Creation: A Biblical Theology of Baptism. Doug has pastored the Reformed Baptist Church of Northern Colorado since 2002. He helped start the Reformed Baptist Network and has served on boards of two associations of churches. He has co-hosted the radio show Journey’s End in 2011-12; the Peeranormal Podcast with Dr. Michael Heiser (2016-21), the Iron and Myth Podcast (current), and has been a guest on numerous shows.
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