The Bible For Normal People
Episode 215: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - The Center of the Hebrew Bible
Aug 29, 2022
Biblical scholars Pete Enns and Jared Byas unpack the centrality of monarchy in the Hebrew Bible, exploring themes in Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. They discuss how not every biblical story should be used devotionally today, touching on the Messianic language in the New Testament and the transition from tribal leadership to monarchy in ancient Israel. The podcast also delves into King Hezekiah's defense against the Assyrian attack and theological and political aspects of kings in the Hebrew Bible.
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- The Israelite monarchy's division into Northern and Southern kingdoms shaped biblical theology and narratives.
- The exile of Israelites in Babylon and subsequent return under Cyrus holds significant theological importance.
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The podcast episode explores the historical trajectory of the Israelite monarchy, starting from the roots of the monarchy with Saul, David, and Solomon, all the way through the split into the Northern and Southern kingdoms, exile, and the subsequent return to the land. It delves into the complexities of how the monarchic period shapes the narrative and theological underpinnings of the Hebrew Bible.
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