Blurry Creatures EP: 284 The Divine Council with Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Dec 4, 2024
Dr. Joel Muddamalle, a theologian specializing in the Old Testament and student of Dr. Michael Heiser, delves into the captivating concept of the Divine Council. He explains its hierarchical structure and implications for understanding God's relationship with humanity. The discussion is rich with insights from ancient texts and humorous cultural parallels. Muddamalle also connects the Divine Council to contemporary life, examining its ongoing significance and how it influences our view of spiritual beings and divine providence.
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Importance of Context
- Culture and context are crucial for understanding language.
- Words and phrases gain meaning from shared societal understanding.
Loss of Supernatural Worldview
- The demythologizing of scripture and the Enlightenment movement converged.
- This led to a resistance to the supernatural and an anthropocentric worldview.
Muddamalle's Challenge
- Joel Muddamalle challenged Michael Heiser's interpretation of Psalm 82.
- Heiser patiently worked through the text with Muddamalle.