EP: 203 The Bones of Moses with Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Blurry Creatures
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Ancient World Religious Practices and Genesis Six in Old Testament
In ancient cults, priests would participate in intoxication-induced hallucinations to commune with deities. The New Testament references this background, specifically in Genesis six and the book of Enoch. The watchers, supernatural beings, taught humanity various skills. Sober-mindedness is encouraged to avoid the negative consequences. This provides helpful context for understanding passages in Jude and 1 Peter.
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