Straight White American Jesus It's in the Code ep 174: “From Adam to…King Arthur…?”
Jan 7, 2026
The discussion delves into Josh Hawley's interpretation of manhood, questioning his reliance on the Bible, particularly Genesis. Dan critiques how Hawley mixes in influences from ancient Rome and King Arthur, creating a confusing ideological mash-up. The episode explores the concept of eisegesis versus exegesis, highlighting how Hawley bends scripture to fit nonbiblical ideals. Additionally, the use of biblical language to justify corporate-style leadership raises intriguing questions about the authenticity of his arguments.
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Bible As Timeless Authority
- Dan Miller argues biblicist readers treat the Bible as perpetually about the present rather than historically situated.
- That timeless view enables readers to ignore original context and claim the Bible directly speaks to modern issues like masculinity.
Reading Into The Text Launders Ideas
- Miller shows that reading the Bible as timeless licenses eisegesis, reading modern views into the text.
- That practice functions like ideological laundering, sanctifying nonbiblical ideas by claiming divine backing.
Adam-Based Theology Is Constructed
- Miller notes Josh Hawley builds a theological anthropology from very small Genesis passages.
- He points out core claims (e.g., men as God's representatives) are interpretations, not explicit biblical statements.
