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Thanks to scholars Ben Stanhope and Chris Hansen for reviewing this video. Join us at: http://www.inspiringphilosophy.org Sources: Karen Rhea Nemet-Nejat - Daily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia Jöran Friberg - Numbers and Measures in the Earliest Written Records J. Klein - The ‘Bane’ of Humanity: A Lifespan of One Hundred and Twenty Years Kenneth Kitchen - On the Reliability of the Old Testament Meir Bar-Ilan - When Being Numerate Used to Mean Something Else Nahum M. Sarna - Understanding Genesis Duane L. Christensen - The Mysterious Numbers of the Ages of the Patriarchs Craig Olson - How Old Was Father Abraham? Kenneth A. Matthew - The New American Commentary: Genesis 1:1 - Genesis 11:26 R.R. Wilson - Genealogy and History in the Biblical World W. E. Aufrecht in "Ascribe to the Lord" Kenton Spark in "Genesis: History, Fiction, or Neither?" Lloyd R. Bailey - Biblical Math as Heilsgeschichte? Carol Hill - Making Sense of the Numbers of Genesis Richard Hess - The Genealogies of Genesis 1-11 and Comparative Literature Mark Chavalas and K. Lawson Younger - Mesopotamia and the Bible Ben-Zion Wacholder - How Long did Abram Stay in Egypt? A Study in Hellenistic, Quran, and Rabbinic Chronology Jeremy Hughes - Secrets of the Time

Recently, Bart Ehrman was on Paulogia's channel to respond to some of my videos on the gospel of Matthew. I review and respond in this stream. Paul's video:    • 4 TIMES Matthew FLUBBED the Old Testa...   Support IP: https://inspiringphilosophy.org/give/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/inspiringphilosophy

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Although some people have heard about this understanding of Christian eschatology, many today have not, so it is new to many people out there. This is the case for postmillennialism, a more positive way to understand Christian eschatology. An Important video to watch along with this one:    • Why Hasn't Jesus Returned Yet?   See here as well, "Was Jesus A Failed Apocalyptic Prophet?"    • Was Jesus A Failed Apocalyptic Prophet?   Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support:   / inspiringphilosophy      / @inspiringphilosophy   https://inspiringphilosophy.locals.com/ https://inspiringphilosophy.org/give/

On this episode Michael will answer: What Does it Mean to Fear God?, Should We Fast?, Are Certain Bible Characters Just Symbolic?, & Why Are There So Many Denominations? This is a sneak peek of the full bonus Q & A monthly episode that is available to InspiringPhilosophy supporters. If you enjoy this content, want the FULL episode, and also want Michael Jones to answer your questions on the show, please consider becoming a supporter! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/inspiringphilosophy LOCALS: https://inspiringphilosophy.locals.com/ DONATE: https://inspiringphilosophy.org/give/

David Wood, a commentator renowned for his critical analysis of religious extremism, teams up with Apostate Prophet, an advocate for secularism. They tackle the rising influence of American fascism, especially under figures like Nick Fuentes, making disturbing parallels to historical tyrants. The duo exposes the manipulation of Christian rhetoric among extremist groups, the dangers of anti-Semitic narratives, and the absurdities inherent in hate-fueled conspiracy theories. Their sharp insights challenge misconceptions and call for thoughtful engagement with beliefs and historical contexts.

Dr. Andrew Whitehead, a sociologist and author of "American Idolatry," delves into the dangers of Christian nationalism. He argues that this ideology contradicts the essence of the Gospel and marginalizes diverse beliefs. The discussion critiques the misuse of faith for political power while advocating for a more inclusive expression of Christian values. Whitehead also highlights the harmful effects of defining identity through division, urging Christians to foster love and unity rather than fear and exclusion.

I am joined by the world-famous Trent Horn as we look at Mason Mennenga's argument that the early church allowed gay marriage.

Historian Nathan Johnstone, author of "The New Atheism, Myth, and History," joins the conversation to unravel misconceptions about religious history. He critiques the simplistic portrayals of events like the Inquisition and witch hunts by new atheists, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding. Johnstone explores atheism's complex historical impact, including the dark legacies of atheistic regimes and the religious dimensions of Nazism. He highlights the importance of clear historical narratives to combat misinformation and foster deeper discussions.