Curiously Kaitlyn Was the tower to heaven real?
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Nov 26, 2024 Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals, and a Harvard PhD in Near Eastern Languages, dives into the fascinating story of the Tower of Babel. He explores the historical reliability of biblical texts while emphasizing that the moral lessons they teach about humanity and God are paramount. The conversation connects ancient Mesopotamian ziggurats to human ambition and divine judgment. Kim reveals the complexities of language diversity and highlights the ongoing relevance of these themes, including the need for humility in our relationship with God.
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Theological Storytelling
- The Bible uses theological storytelling, not strict historical chronology, to convey its message.
- Genesis 10 and 11 illustrate both God's blessing and humanity's capacity for sin, setting the stage for Abraham's story.
Hittite Nation Discovery
- The Hittites were mentioned in the Bible but some scholars doubted their existence.
- Archaeological discoveries later confirmed the Hittite nation's existence, proving the Bible's historical reliability.
Tower of Babel's Deeper Meaning
- The Tower of Babel story details, like the use of brick and mortar, connect to Babylonian inscriptions.
- This shows that the story isn't just about individual pride but also about cultural and technological pride leading to independence from God.