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Data Over Dogma
I'll make you a STAR! With David A. Burnett
Aug 14, 2023
In this episode, the hosts interview David A. Burnett, a scholar and friend, who connects Paul's ideas of the afterlife with the deposing of the divine council. They also discuss whether monotheism was ever a thing in ancient southwest Asia, and explore the concept of other gods in ancient times. The podcast delves into the spectrum between immaterial and material and examines a debate among philosophers in ancient Greece about the nature of the gods. The relationship between celestial bodies and the patriarchal promise in the New Testament is also explored.
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- The traditional understanding of monotheism in ancient Judaism and Christianity is being challenged, with scholars arguing that the modern concept of monotheism is an imposition on ancient texts.
- The promises to the patriarchs, particularly Abraham, about his seed being as numerous as the stars, take on a deeper meaning when connected to the belief that the stars are divine beings ruling over the nations.
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Reimagining Monotheism: Shifting Perspectives on Ancient Judaism and Christianity
The traditional understanding of monotheism in ancient Judaism and Christianity is being challenged. Scholars argue that the modern concept of monotheism, which posits the belief in one God and denies the existence of other gods, is an imposition on ancient texts. Instead, they propose an alternative framework, one-god rhetoric, in which the language of the "One God" is seen as a powerful rhetorical tool rather than a theological assertion. This new perspective aims to understand the Bible and early religious movements on their own terms, shedding light on the complex interplay of gods and divine beings in the ancient world.
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