Deep Talks with Paul Anleitner Ep 42: The Problem of Evil (Part 2)- Fallen Angel Backstories, Nephilim Legends, & Cosmic Conflict in the Bible & Dead Sea Scrolls.
Oct 14, 2019
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Old Testament's Monistic Theodicy
- The Old Testament depicts God as the primary cause of evil and suffering, a view known as monistic theodicy.
- Moral agents like angels or humans often carry out this divine will, causing suffering intentionally or indirectly.
God's Temporary Culpability Strategy
- God may accept temporary culpability for evil to pull Israel from polytheism and establish his sovereignty.
- This strategy helped combat rival gods and clarify God's ultimate authority in the ancient Near East.
Cultural Influence on Jewish Theology
- Israel’s captivity and cultural interactions might have introduced new theological concepts like resurrection and post-mortem judgment.
- These ideas, influenced by other cultures, were integrated and adapted into Jewish thought over time.