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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.

Did Genesis 6 Adapt Pagan Myths? Unpacking the Sons of God Debate

Did Genesis 6 Adapt Pagan Myths? Unpacking the Sons of God Debate

by Jacob Mooney | Aug 13, 2023 | Research

Is Genesis 6 a myth? Lee Anderson Jr. tackles this question, defending the Bible’s integrity and exploring the identity of the “sons of God” in this controversial passage.

Nahmanides and the Sons of God: Nina Caputo on Genesis 6

Nahmanides and the Sons of God: Nina Caputo on Genesis 6

by Jacob Mooney | Jul 23, 2023 | Research

How does Nahmanides interpret Genesis 6? Nina Caputo’s study shows a moral-human lens, contrasting with the angelic view of the “sons of God.”

“The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1–4: Analysis and History of Exegesis” by Jaap Doedens

“The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1–4: Analysis and History of Exegesis” by Jaap Doedens

by Jacob Mooney | Jul 23, 2023 | Research

A scholarly deep dive into Genesis 6:1–4, Jaap Doedens’ work reveals how divine rebellion, idolatry, and literary brilliance converge in one of the Bible’s most mysterious passages.

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