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308 - Fr. Stephen De Young - Biblical Symbolism: Uncovering Your Father’s Nakedness

Sep 22, 2023

Guest Fr. Stephen De Young, a writer and speaker, discusses the sexual and revolutionary symbolism in the Bible, particularly the story of Ham uncovering his father's nakedness. They explore the significance of incest at the beginning of scripture and confusion as sin in the end. The podcast also delves into the symbolism of authority and sexual availability, the importance of marriage, and the dangers of staying in an echo chamber.

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Incest in biblical stories symbolizes an attempt at usurpation, where one seeks to take control and authority over another by taking a position that belongs to someone else.

The act of uncovering in biblical symbolism is connected to the union of angels and addresses the dangers of being too close or going to the strange woman, highlighting the significance of finding the right distance in relationships.

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The symbolism of incest in biblical stories

The podcast episode explores the symbolic meaning of incest in biblical stories and its depiction in the story of Noah and his sons. It highlights how incest represents an attempt at usurpation, where one seeks to take control and authority over another by taking a position that belongs to someone else. The episode also discusses the relationship between uncovering and the union of angels, addressing St. Paul's mention of covering and the connection to the Nephilim. Additionally, it explores the significance of finding the right distance in relationships and the dangers of going to the strange woman or being too close, as seen in various biblical narratives. The conversation delves into the larger themes of marriage, the spiritual and the material, and the balance between protection and vulnerability.

Introduction

2min

The Impact of the Podcast and Recovering Lost Knowledge

9min

Uncovering the Contradiction of Belief and Action

2min

The Symbolism of Uncovering the Father's Nakedness

19min

Incest at the Beginning and Confusion at the End

17min

The Importance of Marriage

4min

The Symbolism of Authority and Sexual Availability

11min

The Dangers of Staying in an Echo Chamber

3min

Fr. Stephen De Young is writing an article for our upcoming publication, the Symbolic World Magazine, and he will also join us as a speaker for the Symbolic World Summit in February 2024. He is an amazing writer and speaker and has really helped me reach new heights in my understanding of Scripture.
In this discussion we specifically discuss certain sexual and revolutionary symbolism in the Bible, starting with when Ham “uncovered” his father, Noah’s, “nakedness”. Understanding this is a key to understanding Genesis 9, and an important aspect of Biblical storytelling.

Bio: Rev. Dr. Stephen De Young is Pastor of Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is also the host of the Whole Counsel of God podcast from Ancient Faith and author of the Whole Counsel Blog, as well as co-host of the Lord of Spirits podcast. Fr. Stephen holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Amridge University.

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Fr. Stephen De Young:
Lord of Spirits podcast: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lordofspirits
Fr. De Young’s books, podcasts, and blogs: https://www.ancientfaith.com/contributors/stephen_deyoung
Previous discussions with Fr. De Young on this channel:
- The Son of Man - with Fr. Stephen De Young - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8KkjD-sLQI
- Gods, Angels and Demons - with Fr. Andrew Damick and Fr. Stephen De Young - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW_WlIurGtA
- Hope for the Future and the Religion of the Apostles | with Fr. Stephen De Young - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsuxgepcNwQ
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Original YouTuber version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/GQgOYkzj0ek
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Timestamps:
0:00 // Preview clip
1:17 // Intro music
1:42 // Introduction
2:17 // Speaking at conference
3:28 // The legacy of Lord of Spirits
5:33 // Rediscovering the Old World
11:57 // A key in Genesis about Noah
16:23 // Uncovering the father's nakedness
20:09 // Why would Ham do this
25:03 // Usurpation in Scripture
30:06 // The positive side
31:10 // The sin at the beginning of a world
34:10 // Not too close or too far
39:10 // In Christ's story
40:57 // Conceding mediation
44:14 // A more mature understanding of unification
47:22 // Our conception of marriage and family
51:03 // St. Paul saying women must cover their heads
56:37 // Noah's sin
59:11 // Lot's sin
1:01:00 // Knowing your opponent
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