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There is so much context we miss when we read the Bible, because we do not understand the honor and shame standards of the ancient world. This video will help explain ancient concepts of honor and shame so you can better understand the Bible. Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy Sources:Bruce Malina & John Pilch - Handbook of Biblical Social ValuesMark Strauss - Four Portraits, One Jes...

When were the books of the Bible written? Did they have more than one author? Were they written over a long period of time? If so is that a problem for biblical authority?Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy Sources: Jocelyn Penny Small - Wax Tablets of the Mind: Cognitive Studies of Memory and Literacy in ClassicalAntiquityJohn Walton and Brent Sandy - The Lost World of ScriptureE. Randol...

Ancient Israel believed in a flat earth and didn’t know what the brain was for. Does that mean the Bible is flawed?Join us at: http://www.inspiringphilosophy.orgDon't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy Sources:Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament - John WaltonThe Lost World of Scripture - John Walton and Brent SandyHandbook on the Historical Books - Victor P. HamiltonSpeech Act T...

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Sources:Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament - John WaltonThe Lost World of Scripture - John Walton and Brent SandyClimbing out of the Swamp - Clark H. PinnockThe Laodicean Lukewarmness - M. J. S. Rudwick & E. M. B. GreenPaul and the Faithfulness of God - N. T. WrightDivine Evil? - Nicholas WolterstorffThe Religion of Ancient Israel - Ziony ZevitDaily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia - Karen Rhea Nemet-NejatIs God a Moral Monster? - Paul CopanJoin us at: http://www.inspiringphilo...

Sources:Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament - John WaltonClimbing out of the Swamp - Clark H. PinnockCovenant - Deilbert HillersJoin us at: http://www.inspiringphilosophy.orgTo help support this ministry click here: https://www.patreon.com/inspiringphil... Support the Show.WATCH Inspiring Philosophy on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/@InspiringPhilosophy

The Scholar Michael F. Bird joins to me to discuss his recent book, "Jesus Among the Gods," and point out the earliest Christians confirmed Jesus is, in fact, God.Get the book:https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-among-go...Michael Bird's channel: https://youtube.com/@earlychristianhi...Bird's substack: https://michaelfbird.substack.com/ Support the Show.WATCH Inspiring Philosophy on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/@InspiringPhilosophy

Young earth creationists often appeal to dragon legends from around the world to argue humans interacted with dinosaurs. But is there another explanation for why humans came up with dragon legends? Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy https://inspiringphilosophy.locals.com/ Support the Show.WATCH Inspiring Philosophy on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/@InspiringPhilosophy

This is a sneak peek of the bonus Q & A 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/inspiringphilosophyLOCALS:https://inspiringphilosophy.locals.com/ Support the Show.WATCH Inspiring Philosophy on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/@InspiringPhilosophy

A common objection to the Bible is Exodus allegedly says Israel could build multiple altars for God, whereas Deuteronomy said Israel could only have one altar where sacrifices could be performed. But do these two passages really contradict?Don't forget to help us create more videos! We need your support: / inspiringphilosophy / @inspiringphilosophy Support the Show.WATCH Inspiring Philosophy on Youtube!https://www.youtube.com/@InspiringPhilosophy