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Why the “Sons of God” are Angels Instead of Sethites – Dr. Douglas Petrovich

Why the “Sons of God” are Angels Instead of Sethites – Dr. Douglas Petrovich

by Jacob Mooney | Oct 14, 2023 | Commentators

Explore Dr. Douglas Petrovich’s 13 arguments on why the ‘sons of God’ or the Nephilim are angels and not descendants of Seth. Introduction Dr. Douglas Petrovich is a biblical scholar and academic contributor. Since the 1980s, he taught over 30 different courses, and...
Ken Ham Answers “Who Were the ‘Sons of God?”

Ken Ham Answers “Who Were the ‘Sons of God?”

by Jacob Mooney | Oct 14, 2023 | Commentators

Ken Ham, an advocate of a literal reading of the early chapters of Genesis, finally shared his thoughts on the Nephilim mystery. Were they the offspring of angels and human women? Born on October 20, 1951, Ken Ham is an Australian Christian fundamentalist, young Earth...
Genesis 6 Reimagined: Loren Stuckenbruck on Angels, Giants, and Judgment

Genesis 6 Reimagined: Loren Stuckenbruck on Angels, Giants, and Judgment

by Jacob Mooney | Aug 13, 2023 | Research

Loren Stuckenbruck explores how early Jewish texts like 1 Enoch and Jubilees reshaped Genesis 6 into a story of cosmic rebellion and divine justice.

Robin Routledge on the Nephilim: Antediluvian Heroes and Human Hubris

Robin Routledge on the Nephilim: Antediluvian Heroes and Human Hubris

by Jacob Mooney | Aug 13, 2023 | Research

In our exploration of the Nephilim, we turn to Robin Routledge’s 2015 paper “The Nephilim: A Tall Story?” The paper delves into the origins and implications of these mysterious figures within the context of the pre-flood era.

Reviewing “The Punishment of Asael (1 En. 10:4-8) and Mesopotamian Anti-Witchcraft Literature”

Reviewing “The Punishment of Asael (1 En. 10:4-8) and Mesopotamian Anti-Witchcraft Literature”

by Jacob Mooney | Aug 13, 2023 | Research

We delve into an insightful research paper titled “The Punishment of Asael (1 En. 10:4-8) and Mesopotamian Anti-Witchcraft Literature.” Authored by Henryk Drawnel, this paper offers a unique perspective on the punishment of Asael within the Book of Enoch, shedding light on its possible connection with Mesopotamian witchcraft beliefs.

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