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What are Giants in the Bible? Interview with Douglas Van Dorn on 'Giants: Sons of the Gods'

Jul 16, 2024
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.
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Shifting Interpretations of Genesis 6

  • The dominant view of Genesis 6, starting in the 5th century, was the Sethite view, a naturalistic interpretation.
  • Before this, the universal view among Jewish and early Christian sources was supernatural.
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Daughters of Man

  • The phrase "daughters of man" in Genesis 6 refers to the daughters of Adam, including Seth's descendants.
  • This challenges the Sethite view, which limits it to Cain's daughters.
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Sons of God are Heavenly Beings

  • "Sons of God" refers to heavenly beings, not humans, as seen in Job 38:7.
  • This verse places them at creation's beginning, before humans existed.
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