338 - Richard Rohlin - Universal History: The End of Babel
Apr 19, 2024
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Universal history expert Richard Rohlin and the host delve into the Book of Jubilees and Pentecost, exploring communion between heaven and earth, duality of Pentecost, laws of Noah, covenant of Abraham, and the Tower of Babel. They discuss the Feast of First Fruits, unity and multiplicity, and the scattering of nations, revealing profound connections in universal history.
Pentecost acts as a unifying factor connecting historical events, emphasizing correct participation to prevent division
Abraham's rejection of idolatry and dedication to God signifies restoration of Hebrew knowledge post-Tower of Babel
Feasting bridges heavenly and earthly realms, symbolizing continuous celebration since creation and connecting human experience to eternal realities
Deep dives
The Significance of Pentecost in Connecting Multiple Events and Idolsatry
Pentecost serves as a pivotal moment connecting various historical events, from Noah and Abraham to the people at the Tower of Babel. It acts as a unifying factor, emphasizing the importance of correct participation in this day to prevent division and scattering. While righteous figures like Noah and Abraham celebrate Pentecost in alignment with God's covenant, the idolatrous worship at the Tower of Babel leads to confusion and dispersion.
Abraham's Fidelity in Rejecting Idolatry and Embracing the Covenant
Abraham emerges as a key figure by rejecting idolatry and dedicating himself to the one true God, earning God's favor through his piety. The revelation of Hebrew knowledge to Abraham signifies a restoration of forgotten language since the fall of the Tower of Babel. His sacrifice at the feast of the first fruits marks the occasion for the initial giving of the Abrahamic covenant, further solidifying his special connection with God.
The Dual Nature of Feast and Celebration in Connecting Heaven and Earth
Feasting and celebration play a profound role in bridging heavenly and earthly realms, with Pentecost symbolizing the continuous celebration in heaven since the world's creation. This act of celebration serves as a means to connect human experience within linear time to eternal realities. The symbolism of feast and celebration reflects the essential connection between human action, attention, and higher or divine realms.
The Dual Nature of Unity and Separation in Creation and Manifestation of God
The podcast delves into the fundamental concept of unity and separation in creation and how it relates to the manifestation of God. By exploring the idea that God reveals himself amidst cutting and separation, the podcast draws parallels with the separation of waters in Genesis one. It highlights the significance of unifying and separating aspects in creation for identity to exist, reflecting on how the logos unifies and separates. The discussion expands to Pentecost as a manifestation of God in the midst of separation and multiplication, stressing the importance of celebrating properly to avoid scattering without unifying.
Universal History and Its Connection to Pentecost
The episode explores the concept of universal history and its relevance to Pentecost, emphasizing a history of everything and everyone. It discusses the integration of universal history into daily life by following traditions like the feast of Pentecost. The narrative unravels the significance of keeping the covenant of God and participating in communal rituals for coherence and deeper meaning. The podcast reflects on the implications of forgetting ancestral traditions, highlighting the importance of aligning with divine knowledge and participating in the universal story.
This is part two of our discussion about the Tower of Babel in the context of Universal History. Richard Rohlin and I recap and continue our discussion on the Book of Jubilees and Pentecost, discussing more in-depth the Feast of First Fruits, and what it means as a structure by which communion between heaven and earth can be facilitated - of unity and multiplicity. The duality of Pentecost explains several strange moments in Scripture and the apocryphal texts, most notably the laws of Noah, the covenant of Abraham, the scandal of Lot, and of course the Tower of Babel itself.
Previous episode on the Tower of Babel: https://youtu.be/wj9EK0QAW54?si=ClSLEQzKUaSFjeRl
Content mentioned: - Apocrypha: An Introduction to Extra-Biblical Literature by Fr. Stephen DeYoung: https://store.ancientfaith.com/apocrypha-an-introduction-to-extra-biblical-literature/ - Biblical Symbolism: Uncovering Your Father’s Nakedness - Fr. Stephen De Young: https://youtu.be/GQgOYkzj0ek?si=VbkBfKvm56pHVHRv
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— Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming up 00:41 - Intro music 01:05 - Introduction 02:37 - The book of Jubilees 05:10 - Feasting and sacrifice in the Book of Jubilees 08:48 - What is Pentecost 11:11 - Laws of Noah 17:37 - The double aspect of the Feast of First Fruits 20:30 - The scattering of the nations 23:32 - The prayers of Noah 26:02 - Raphael 28:42 - The City of Babel 30:15 - The Idolatrous Tower of Babel 32:45 - Abraham celebrates Pentecost 35:24 - A case of drunkenness? 38:45 - The big reveal 41:57 - Splitting in half 46:01 - Lot’s drunkenness 47:03 - There's only one Pentecost 50:31 - History 56:14 - The spirit descends 1:08:13 - This is what Universal History is —
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