

Robin Baker, "Hollow Men, Strange Women: Riddles, Codes, and Otherness in the Book of Judges" (Brill, 2016)
7 snips Mar 16, 2024
Robin Baker, author of 'Hollow Men, Strange Women: Riddles, Codes, and Otherness in the Book of Judges,' discusses the encrypted messages, riddles, and exploration of otherness in the Book of Judges. The podcast delves into the symbolic significance of blindness and the motif of seven in the text, as well as the themes of sin, redemption, and the unique role of judges like Samson within Israel's history.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Symbolism and Theological Depth in the Book of Judges
02:24 • 4min
Exploring the Intricate Symbolism in the Book of Judges
06:06 • 11min
Interpretation of Samson Narratives and Israel's History in the Book of Judges
17:15 • 4min
Exploring the Three Plus One Pattern in Judges and Its Consequences
20:46 • 5min