Data Over Dogma

Episode 65: I Got Soul, and I'm Super Bad

Jul 1, 2024

Exploring the concept of soul and self, development of intention and agency in children, ancestral worship and deity connection, interpretation of Ezekiel 13:17-23, immaterial vs. material aspects of human existence, supernatural beliefs and consequences of meddling with souls

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Ancient beliefs in manipulating dream souls for personal gain reveal intriguing intersections of spirituality and tangible practices.

Ancestral worship and cognitive science shed light on the intuitive understanding of the soul's presence after death.

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Summary of Soul Hunting Concept

In the podcast, the episode delves into the concept presented in Ezekiel 13 where women are described as using pillowcases to hunt down dream souls and hold them for ransom. The idea involves luring souls during sleep and trapping them to extort money from their owners. Scholars like Richard Steiner interpret the text to suggest a belief in the separation of the soul from the body during sleep, where dream souls could be captured and manipulated for personal gain, reflecting ancient beliefs in the power and vulnerability of the soul.

Intro

2min

Exploring the Concept of Soul and Self

6min

Development of Sense of Intention and Agency in Children

16min

Exploration of the Katumuwa Steely and Rituals for the Afterlife

5min

Ancestor worship and deity connection

15min

The Interpretation of Ezekiel 13:17-23

12min

Exploring the Immaterial and Material Aspects of Human Existence

2min

Exploring Supernatural Beliefs and Consequences of Meddling with Souls

3min

People talk all the time about souls. "He's my soulmate." "It was so scary, my soul left my body." "I'm going to destroy that piano if you don't stop playing Heart and Soul." But what are we actually talking about? Is there really a non-corporeal entity, an animating force inside each of us? Or are we just crude matter? And what does the Bible have to say about it?

This week on Data Over Dogma, we're getting soulful. We'll discuss the development of the concept of the soul, and some very surprising ways that concept shows up in the Bible. Do NOT trust a woman with a pillowcase until you've heard this episode!

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