The Ancient Tradition Who is God? -A Sexed Being, Part II
Apr 22, 2025
The discussion delves into the portrayal of God as a sexed being in ancient traditions, with insights from Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Canaan. It contrasts the historical views of God’s masculinity and femininity with contemporary interpretations. The complex interplay between masculinity, genealogy, and theological significance, particularly in Jewish customs, is explored. Additionally, listeners learn about divine representations across various mythologies, prompting reflections on gendered depictions and the potential for a female divine aspect in religious texts.
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Biblical God Described As Male
- The Bible describes God as a male being with a corporeal form, consistent with ancient Near Eastern texts.
- This challenges modern views of God as bodiless and sexless in Judaism and Christianity.
God's Masculine Biblical Language
- Biblical texts use thousands of masculine pronouns and titles for God, including 'Father' and 'King'.
- God is unequivocally described as a male in the Hebrew Bible.
Biblical Divine Family Theology
- The Bible describes Yahweh as a son of the Most High God Elyon, indicating a divine family with male relationships.
- This suggests the God of the Old Testament belongs to a pantheon including a father and sons.
