הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Hittite (2024)

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Genesis 23:1-6--Unveiling the Hittites: A Biblical and Archaeological Exploration 15:11

11d ago15:11

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Welcome back to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing question of how the Hittites could have been present in Hebron in 2050 BC, despite their kingdom being in modern-day Turkey. This mystery has long puzzled scholars and skeptics who question the biblical timeline and …

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Tuesday Contradictions--Matthew 1:17-Unraveling the Mystery of Matthew's Genealogy: A Deeper Look into Biblical Numerology 14:08

6h ago14:08

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! In this intriguing episode, host Lance Smith delves into one of the Bible's fascinating puzzles: the genealogy of Jesus as presented in the Gospel of Matthew. Why does Matthew claim there are 42 generations from Abraham to Jesus, yet only 41 names are listed? Is this a simple counting error, or…

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Genesis 25:1: Exploring Keturah--Wife or Concubine? 12:30

4d ago12:30

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing question of Keturah's role in Abraham's life. Was she his wife, as suggested in Genesis 25:1, or a concubine, as described in 1 Chronicles 1:32? This episode explores the cultural context and flexible terminology of the ancien…

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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 1:16-Unraveling Jesus' Genealogies: A Deep Dive into Gospel Discrepancies 11:03

7d ago11:03

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Welcome back to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast. In this Tuesday edition, host Lance Smith explores one of the most debated contradictions in the Gospels: the differing genealogies of Jesus. Was Jesus' paternal grandfather Jacob, as Matthew suggests, or Heli, as Luke presents? This episode dives deep into these discrepancies, examining a…

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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 1:6-Untangling Jesus' Lineage: Solomon or Nathan? 13:20

14d ago13:20

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In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith tackles one of the most debated contradictions in the Bible: Jesus' descent from David. Does Jesus' lineage trace back to Solomon or Nathan? Join Lance as he dives into the genealogies presented in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, exploring how they can both be true. Di…

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Genesis 22:12-Exploring Abraham's Test: Omniscience and Faith 12:26

18d ago12:26

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In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith delves into a thought-provoking question from Genesis 22: Did God really need to test Abraham to know his response? Join us as we explore whether this passage challenges the notion of God's omniscience and what it reveals about divine knowledge. Through four key perspec…

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Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 1:1-Is Jesus the Son of David or the Son of God? 12:41

21d ago12:41

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Welcome to the inaugural midweek episode of "Tuesday Contradictions" from the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, where host Lance Smith delves into one of the most challenging topics in biblical studies: Bible contradictions. In this episode, we explore the intriguing question of Jesus' identity as both the Son of David and the Son of God. Joi…

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Genesis 22:2 (Part 2)–Unraveling the Mystery of Isaac as Abraham's "Only Son" 17:25

25d ago17:25

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, host Lance Smith delves into a perplexing question that has intrigued Bible readers for centuries: Why is Isaac referred to as Abraham's only son in Genesis 22:2, despite the existence of Ishmael? Is it divine favoritism or a deeper theological truth? Lance explores th…

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New Midweek Series Launch! Tackling Bible Contradictions 2:35

28d ago2:35

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Welcome back to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this exciting episode, we announce a brand new midweek podcast series launching next Tuesday, aimed at diving deep into some of the 563 contradictions highlighted by the Skeptic's Annotated Bible. Join us every Tuesday as we tackle these contradictions head-on, of…

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Genesis 22:2 (Part 1)-Unraveling the Enigma of Abraham and Isaac: Faith, Sacrifice, and Divine Purpose 14:18

1M ago14:18

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this episode, we embark on a thought-provoking exploration of one of the Bible's most perplexing narratives—the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22:2. This ancient tale has provoked deep reflection and debate for centuries. Why did God comm…

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Genesis 21:32 & 34–Unraveling the Philistine Puzzle: A Dive into Biblical and Archaeological Evidence 13:19

1M ago13:19

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing and contentious topic from Genesis 21:32-34: Did the Bible mistakenly place the Philistines in Palestine during Abraham's time? We explore the apparent contradiction between the Bible and archaeological records, which dat…

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Genesis 20:12–Reconciling Abraham’s Marriage: Scripture, Culture, and Moral Evolution 14:33

2M ago14:33

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Welcome back to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! I'm your host, Lance Smith, and in today's episode, we delve into one of the Bible's most perplexing narratives—Abraham's marriage to his half-sister, Sarah. We explore how this union challenges our understanding of Scripture, moral development, and God's progressive revelation to humanity…

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Genesis 19:30-38: Grappling With The Moral Complexities Of Lot's Daughters 16:01

2M ago16:01

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! In this episode, host Lance Smith tackles one of the Bible's most disturbing passages, Genesis 19:30-38. Join us as we delve into the aftermath of Sodom's destruction, exploring the controversial narrative of Lot and his daughters. We'll examine this story through various lenses, including trau…

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Genesis 19:8–Understanding Sodom: Inhospitality, Violence, or Homosexuality? 16:59

2M ago16:59

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in Scripture: Genesis 19.8. Was the sin of Sodom truly about homosexuality, inhospitality, or something deeper? Could it be a broader commentary on violence, disregard for human dignit…

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Genesis 15:17 & 19:23--Observational Language in the Bible: Science or Metaphor? 13:16

2M ago13:16

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating discussion surrounding the use of terms like "the sun going down" in Genesis 15-17 and "the sun rising" in Genesis 19-23. Are these phrases indicative of a lack of scientific understanding, or is there a deeper, phenomen…

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Genesis 15:16--Unraveling and Decoding "Generations" 11:50

2M ago11:50

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Welcome to another episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. Today, we delve into a perplexing topic that has puzzled scholars and believers: the apparent contradiction between the fourth generation mentioned in Genesis 15:16 and other biblical genealogies suggesting a different timeline. We explore multiple pers…

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Fireside Chats on Turtle Island, take 1 52:21

3M ago52:21

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I did it, folks: I returned to the burning bouncy castle that is the small town settler entity on Turtle Island. In between fulfilling various karmic obligations and reconnecting with fellow settlers, relatives and friends on both sides of the Trump/Kamala cultic divide, I managed to do some real-life investigation of Indigenous reservations, visit…

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Genesis 14:18-20--Unveiling the Enigma of Melchizedek: Historical Figure or Christ-like Foreshadowing? 15:26

3M ago15:26

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Welcome to the fifth and final episode in our series on Abraham, hosted by Lance Smith. Today, we tackle the compelling question: Who was Melchizedek? This mysterious biblical figure, mentioned briefly in Genesis, leaves us with more questions than answers. Was he a historical person, a supernormal being, or a type of Christ? Join us as we delve in…

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Genesis 14:1-16--Abraham's Victory: Historical Fact or Biblical Legend? 16:26

3M ago16:26

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Welcome to the fourth episode of our five-part series on Abraham in the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. This episode delves into the intriguing question of whether the account of Abraham's defeat of the Mesopotamian kings, as described in Genesis 14:1-16, is historically reliable. Join us as we explore critical topics…

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Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18: Why Did God Let Abraham Prosper by Lying? 14:31

3M ago14:31

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(CORRECTION: The second Bible Reading in the podcast is Genesis 20:1-18) Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this third episode of our five-part series on Abraham, we explore a perplexing question from Genesis 12:10-20 and Genesis 20:1-18: Why did God let Abraham prosper by lying? We delve into the natur…

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Genesis 11:32-12:1--Unraveling Abraham's Age: 75 or 135? 10:50

3M ago10:50

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this second episode of our five-part series on Abraham, we tackle a perplexing question from Genesis 11:32-12:1: Was Abraham 75 years old or 135 when he left Haran? Join us as we delve into the historical context and biblical interpretation to uncover the truth. W…

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The Classic Postclassic Maya: Hunahpu and Xbalanque in the Popol Vuh (Kʾicheʾ, 1550s) 3:36:56

4M ago3:36:56

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The first half of the Popol Vuh as we have it from the Kʾicheʾ colonial tradition is a quintessentially Kingless epic, as the story revolves around pre-human gods, successive generations of hero twins, who must defeat a series of aggrandizer figures, including the lords of death in the underworld, in order to bring about the dawning of the human ag…

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Genesis 11:27-28--Unraveling Abraham's Origins: Ur or Haran? 12:48

4M ago12:48

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! In this episode, host Lance Smith delves into the intriguing question of Abraham's origins as depicted in Genesis 11:27-28. Was Abraham's family from Ur of the Chaldees, or Haran? This episode explores different interpretations, scholarly hypotheses, and the cultural context of ancient geograph…

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Genesis 11:5--Unpacking the Tower of Babel: Irony, Theophany, and Divine Perspective 10:38

4M ago10:38

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In today's episode, we delve into the profound narrative of the Tower of Babel, focusing on Genesis 11:5. This short but significant verse is rich in literary and theological meaning, prompting a discussion on the concept of theophany and the use of irony in biblical…

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Genesis 10:5--Reconciling One Language or Many? 12:26

4M ago12:26

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into the intriguing question of whether Genesis 10 and 11 contradict each other regarding the number of languages spoken. Genesis 10 describes various tribes with their own languages, while Genesis 11 states that the whole earth had one lang…

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Genesis 9:2-3: Unpacking Meat Consumption and Divine Revelation 15:04

4M ago15:04

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast! I'm your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we dive deep into Genesis 9:2-3, where God appears to give humans the green light to eat meat. But why is this verse so controversial? We'll explore various perspectives, from progressive revelation and its implications to the debates surrounding veg…

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Mid-Year Milestones: Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast Review 6:02

4M ago6:02

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this special mid-year review episode, Lance takes a break from the usual biblical timeline to dive into the podcast's performance so far. With 26 full episodes and one sidebar episode released, the podcast has garnered 3,207 downloads from listeners in 18 differen…

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Genesis 8:22 – Seasons, Stability, and the Prosperity Gospel 13:50

5M ago13:50

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we dive deep into Genesis 8:22, a verse that, at first glance, seems straightforward but holds profound implications. Why do famines occur if God promised perpetual seasons? Did humanity experience seasons before the flood? Could this verse be the be…

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Episode S8 - Decumbo 35:17

5M ago35:17

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Synopsis: Part 2 of a two-part Spotlight series on the rise and fall of the Roman Emperor Galerius: refugee, herdsman, soldier, Caesar, Augustus, Tetrarch, conqueror, schemer, would-be ruler of the (Dacian?) Empire, and persecutor of the Christians. A rollicking Third Century romp inspired by my current residence in his former tetrarchal capital of…

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Genesis 8:21--Divine Promises: The Flood vs. Fire Debate 12:04

5M ago12:04

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast. I'm your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we delve into a compelling topic by examining Genesis 8:21, where God promises never to destroy all living things again, and comparing it with 2 Peter 3:10, which speaks of a future destruction by fire. Are these verses contradictory, or is there a d…

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Genesis 8:1--Did God Temporarily Forget Noah? 11:55

5M ago11:55

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we tackle the intriguing question: Did God temporarily forget Noah as suggested in Genesis 8:1? We explore this verse through the lens of open theism and examine whether God had a "senior moment" and forgot about those on the ark. Join us as we revis…

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Episode S7 - Ascendo 31:28

5M ago31:28

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Synopsis: Part 1 of a two-part Spotlight series on the rise and fall of the Roman Emperor Galerius: refugee, herdsman, soldier, Caesar, Augustus, Tetrarch, conqueror, schemer, would-be ruler of the (Dacian?) Empire, and persecutor of the Christians. A rollicking Third Century romp inspired by my current residence in his former tetrarchal capital of…

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Genesis 7:24: Unraveling Noah's Ark: 40 Days or 150 Days? 14:30

5M ago14:30

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this episode, we explore the intriguing discrepancies in the story of Noah's Ark, focusing on the duration of the flood waters. Did it rain for 40 days and 40 nights, or did the flood last for 150 days? We delve into various interpretations and theories to make se…

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Genesis 6:14-15 (2): The Seaworthiness of Noah's Ark--Myth or Reality? 12:59

6M ago12:59

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Today we're diving deep into the structural integrity and seaworthiness of Noah's Ark as described in Genesis 6:14-15. Can a wooden ark truly withstand the violent flood depicted in the Bible? We'll start by examining the insights of entertainer and science communicator Bill Nye, famously known as "The Science Guy," and dissect his thoughts on the …

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Genesis 6:14-15 (1): Myth or Historical Fact? 14:54

6M ago14:54

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Welcome to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the depths of Genesis 6:14-15, focusing on the flood narrative. Was this flood an actual historical event, a myth like the Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, or something in between—a mytho-history? We explore the question of wh…

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Asiatic Athena: karmic roots of Greek culture in Hittite class struggle (Song of Release, 15th c. BCE) 45:50

6M ago45:50

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In a series that I hope will include Martin Bernal’s classic Black Athena (about the modern British fabrication of “ancient Greece” and its true roots in ancient Egypt), we start with the East: in recent decades, great advances in Hittite studies have illuminated much of the mechanics of transmission of Mesopotamian literature and religion to a nas…

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Genesis 6-6: God's Regret or Anthropomorphism? 14:30

6M ago14:30

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Join us as host Lance Smith takes us on a riveting journey to decode Genesis 6:6, a controversial Bible verse that sparks thought-provoking discussions and interpretations. In this episode, we will explore the question, "Was God unsatisfied with what He made?" To guide our exploration, we will delve into two perspectives: 'Open Theism,' which propo…

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Genesis 6-2: Exploring and Decoding the Identity of the "Sons of God" 13:50

6M ago13:50

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Welcome to the 'Bible Difficulties and Answers' podcast with your host, Lance Smith. The elusive topic of the identity of the "sons of God" mentioned in Genesis 6:2 is today's intriguing subject. This verse has been a curiosity to biblical scholars for hundreds of years and continues to pique our interest. We'll consider the questions: were the "so…

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Genesis 5:5: How could people live over 900 years? 14:41

6M ago14:41

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Dive into the intriguing challenges of biblical longevity with host Lance Smith on this episode of "Bible Difficulties and Answers" podcast. Today, we're exploring the fascinating aspect of the extended lifespans of ancient patriarchs mentioned in the Bible, with some purportedly living beyond 900 years. Scholars present varying perspectives on thi…

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Consuming the Samurai Self (“The Playboy Dialect,” 1770, Japan) 2:02:21

6M ago2:02:21

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A close reading of “The Playboy Dialect,” a classic sharebon, or narrative of fashion and manners in the pleasure quarters of Edo-period Japan, where a consumer culture, to rival anything concocted by the capitalist dictatorships of the Century of the Self, was wielded as a weapon of class struggle by the rising urban commoner class against the de …

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Genesis 5:1: In-depth Analysis of Biblical Genealogies and the Age of Earth Debates 14:19

7M ago14:19

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In this episode of the 'Bible Difficulties and Answers' podcast, host Lance Smith delves into an intriguing and contentious part of the Bible: Genesis 5, which records the genealogy from Adam to Noah. This chapter has been a source of great debate among scholars and believers, primarily due to its implications for the age of the earth and humanity.…

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Genesis 4:26: Enosh and the Beginning Worship of God? 11:42

7M ago11:42

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In this episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast, host Lance Smith scrutinizes Genesis 4.26, seeking to comprehend the beginnings of God’s worship. Digging into whether worship began with Cain and Abel, or the descendants of Seth and Enosh. Lance explores how this verse illuminates the role a weak and frail individual might have played…

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Genesis 4:17 (Part 2): Incest or Necessity? 12:01

7M ago12:01

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In this powerful episode of "Bible Difficulties and Answers" podcast, hosted by Lance Smith, we delve into the intriguing question of Cain's wife in the biblical narrative. Who was she? Was she a relative of Cain? If so, how does this align with the prohibition against incest as understood in cultures across the globe and in biblical teachings? Thi…

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Genesis 4:17: Exploring Cain's Wife: Unraveling a Biblical Mystery 14:16

7M ago14:16

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Welcome to the latest episode of Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. This is the third episode of a four-part series focusing on the perplexing figure of Cain and today, we address a frequently asked question: where did Cain find his wife? The issue of Cain’s wife might seem trivial, but it actually presents an intri…

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Genesis 4:12-13: Why Wasn’t Cain Given Capital Punishment For The Murder He Committed? 12:40

8M ago12:40

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Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of The Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast where host Lance Smith explores one of the oldest Biblical queries: Why did Cain not receive capital punishment for murdering his brother, Abel? Unlike many assumptions, Cain's escape from instant death isn’t an argument against capital punishment or divine justice…

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Genesis 4:5-Does God Show Respect To Certain Persons (Cain and Abel)? 13:14

8M ago13:14

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Welcome to this episode of Bible Difficulties and Answers, a deep dive into the captivating story of Cain and Abel. Our understanding will be immensely enriched by recent Christian scholarship, illuminating the age-old question: why did God accept Abel's sacrifice and not Cain's? We delve into Abel's sacrifice, noted as 'the best portions of the fi…

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Genesis 3:8-How Could Adam And Eve Go From God’s Presence If God Is Everywhere? 13:08

8M ago13:08

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Today we explore a verse to determine why Adam and Eve tried to hide from God walking through the garden. Actually, does God “walking” and humans hiding from an omnipresent God even make sense? We’ll look at how cartoons like Arthur and Thomas the Train might help us understand this problematic verse, along with a doctrine of Christology and how it…

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The origins of class society and revolutionary consciousness according to Second-Temple Judaism: 1 Enoch, Jubilees [PREVIEW] 1:12:41

8M ago1:12:41

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The rise of ancient empires in the Eurasian continent ushered in the Axial Age, with its ideologies of absolute good and evil and the promise of revolutionary recompense for unheard-of oppression by the Occupiers of the Earth (שכני הארץ). The books of 1 Enoch and Jubilees, quoted by name in the New Testament, still contained in the Bible of the Eth…

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Genesis 3:5-Is Man Made Like God Or Does He Become Like God? 11:01

8M ago11:01

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Today we explore a verse that looks at the initial creation of man. Is Man made like God or does he become like God? Genesis 3:5 details a famous Biblical incident–as the serpent (Satan) tempts Eve and subsequently Adam to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Our problem is, if we were made in the image of God, how can we become lik…

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Genesis 2:19-How can we explain the difference in the order of creation events between Genesis 1 and 2? 13:02

9M ago13:02

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Today we explore a verse that gives a potentially contradictory account of the first creation story in Genesis 1. We’ll look at different Biblical translations to solve this apparent contradiction and in the process discover if the desire is to actually create an accurate rendering of the scripture or to advance a preferred political narrative. And…

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