Data Over Dogma Episode 104: Hey Jude
Mar 31, 2025
Delve into the complexities of the biblical book of Jude, where authorship, historical context, and themes of dissent unravel. Explore divine identities, from God to the angel of the Lord, and challenge traditional interpretations. Tackle the pushback on monotheism and the intricacies of scripture influenced by technology and manuscript variations. Humorously navigate dogmatism while inviting listener engagement, all while making connections between ancient texts and contemporary faith debates.
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Jude Authorship and Audience
- The book of Jude is a letter, likely pseudepigraphic, meaning not written by Jude, the brother of James.
- It lacks a clear recipient, like a general message.
Intruders and Textual Variations
- Jude's letter focuses on certain intruders who pervert grace and deny Jesus Christ.
- Different versions of the Bible translate key phrases differently, impacting interpretations.
Jesus in the Exodus
- Jude identifies Jesus as having saved people from Egypt, contradicting the Hebrew Bible.
- This suggests an early Christian belief of Jesus as the pre-incarnate Angel of the Lord.