I respond to OnScript's podcast episode that they did with Iain Provan. I discuss the importance of knowing the original intentions of each of the sources of Genesis, how the Elohist tried to portray Jacob as a good guy, the curses in Genesis and the reason the Bible talks about annihilating everyone the Israelites conquered.
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OnScript Podcast "Iain Provan – Discovering Genesis"
The renowned prophet from Moab had cursed the Israelites. Moab is on the rise and the Israelites on the border think about defecting. The Elohist responds to those claims.
If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Balaam Cycle, check out this post.
Moses the son of Jethro. The golden calf and the elders of Israel lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Some Israelites believe they are Amorites and seek to break away from the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Elohist responds to these claims.
If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Moses Cycle, check out this post.
Joseph died and was never sold into Egypt. Ephraim and Mannaseh were from Egypt and should never have ruled over the rest of the tribes of Israel. Jacob didn't realize he had blessed Ephraim over Mannaseh. Benjamin is wooed to stay in the Kingdom of Israel. Ephraim struggles to forgive the other tribes for plotting the death of their king. The Elohist responds to this tumultuous situation.
If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Joseph Cycle, check out this post.
Jacob was Laban's servant that stole his livestock, daughters and gods. Jacob didn't love Rachel and refused to have sex with her. Jacob and Israel were two different people. The Elohist responds to those claims.
If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Jacob Cycle, check out this post.
Isaac wasn't Abraham's son, Abraham had other sons, Abraham served other gods and killed Isaac. The Elohist responds to those claims.
If you'd like to read about my methodology for the Abraham Cycle, check out this post.
Is Genesis and other books of the Bible compilations of multiple authors? This episode examines the Supplementary Hypothesis, the Elohist Source and when it was written.
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Does the Old Testament contain political propaganda? Absolutely! Learn more about the political situations the Old Testament authors were responding to. Reassigning bloodlines, establishing boundaries, reinterpreting sayings, managing reputations and defending kingly as well as priestly lines were all political talking points in the OT.
