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Athenagoras on The Sons of God in Genesis 6

Athenagoras on The Sons of God in Genesis 6

by Jacob Mooney | Feb 11, 2023 | Early Church, Sources

How Athenagoras read Genesis 6. Angels misused freedom, took women, and giants came. See how this early Christian view fits Scripture and Second Temple background

Irenaeus on Angels, Illicit Unions, and the Nephilim

Irenaeus on Angels, Illicit Unions, and the Nephilim

by Jacob Mooney | Feb 11, 2023 | Early Church, Sources

Irenaeus teaches that Genesis 6 describes angels who took women, fathered giants, and spread sorcery and idolatry. See how his view fits Scripture, Jewish background, and early Christian teaching.

Justin Martyr on Genesis 6: Fallen Angels and the Pagan Gods

Justin Martyr on Genesis 6: Fallen Angels and the Pagan Gods

by Jacob Mooney | Feb 11, 2023 | Early Church, Sources

Justin Martyr linked Genesis 6 and pagan gods to fallen angels. Discover how this 2nd-century apologist used angel theology to defend the Christian faith.

HOW THE STORY OF THE ‘SONS OF GOD’ AND THE NEPHILIM GREW OVER 3,000 YEARS | TRACING THE GIANTS PART 2

HOW THE STORY OF THE ‘SONS OF GOD’ AND THE NEPHILIM GREW OVER 3,000 YEARS | TRACING THE GIANTS PART 2

by Jacob Mooney | Nov 25, 2022 | Tracing the Giants Series

A summary of how the story of the Nephilim and the ‘sons of God’ has been understood and expanded on for more than 3,000 years/

HOW THE STORY OF THE ‘SONS OF GOD’ AND THE NEPHILIM GREW OVER 3,000 YEARS | TRACING THE GIANTS PART 2

Why we should study the Nephilim – Tracing the Giants | Part 1

by Jacob Mooney | Nov 15, 2022 | Tracing the Giants Series

Our exhaustive investigation of the Nephilim and the ‘sons of God’ begins in Genesis 6 and includes a challenge to de-fringe this conversation.

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