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Was the tower to heaven real?
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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- Dr. Walter Kim emphasizes that the Tower of Babel story illustrates humanity's pride and God's judgment rather than historical accuracy.
- The narrative progression in Genesis reflects both unity under God and the potential for human sin, culminating in the promise of redemption.
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