Data Over Dogma Biblical Sex Toys???
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Sep 22, 2025 This week dives into the intriguing tale of Gideon from the book of Judges. Discover his miraculous signs, bizarre army tactics, and the mysterious nature of the angelic encounter. The conversation then shifts to a playful examination of Ezekiel 16, exploring the sexualized metaphors of Jerusalem and the debate around its phallic imagery. Hold on tight for a lighthearted look at the unexpected intertwining of biblical narratives and adult themes!
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Gideon Narrative Shows Editorial Layering
- Judges' Gideon story shows editorial layering and later additions in the text.
- Scholars spot interpolations (like the prophetic sermon) and textual shifts that signal editing.
Angel Versus Lord Changes Theological Reading
- The text alternates 'angel of the Lord' and 'the Lord,' suggesting theological smoothing.
- Removing 'angel' makes the episodes of divine appearance (e.g., Gideon) read more coherently as direct Yahweh theophanies.
Gideon's Alternate Name Reflects Older Religion
- The name Jerubbaal/Jerubail likely reflects pre-Israelite theophoric naming tied to Baal.
- Editors later reframed that name to distance the hero from Baal worship and explain the odd theophoric element.
