Noah Primeval Appendix. The Nephilim in the Bible is controversial. But Genesis 6 is not the only place they show up. This chapter explores everywhere giants appear in the Bible.
Leviathan
Noah Primeval Appendix. The notion of a sea dragon of chaos is universal in the ancient Near East and the Bible. What is its theological meaning? The Bible may surprise you.
Mesopotamian Cosmic Geography in the Bible
Noah Primeval Appendix. Did the Bible writers assume the ancient Mesopotamian view of a flat earth supported by pillars over an Underworld with a solid dome overhead? This chapter lets the Bible speak for itself.
Retelling Bible Stories and Mythic Imagination
Enoch Primordial Appendix. Ancient Jewish writers retold Bible stories to bring meaning to their world. Jewish legends and Biblical creatures in Enoch Primordial: Cain as a vampire, Lilith the demon, Rahab the sea dragon, Behemoth, Cherubim, Seraphim, Rephaim, and Satan.
Gilgamesh and the Bible
Gilgamesh Immortal Appendix. A look at what the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh has in common with the Bible: A lot. What was “Noah’s nakedness”? Who was Gilgamesh in history and the Bible?
In Defense of Ancient Traditions
Abraham Allegiant Appendix. Why are there multiple names for God in the Bible? The legends behind the Tower of Babel and Nimrod. The ancient book of Jasher quoted in the Bible.
Mythical Monsters and the Bible
Joshua Valiant Appendix. A look at mythical creatures in the Bible: Satyrs, centaurs, Lilith, winged fiery serpents, and Azazel. Famous Biblical giants: Og of Bashan, Ahiman, Talmai, and Sheshai.
Canaanite Baal and Old Testament Storytelling Polemics
Caleb Vigilant Appendix. How Bible writers used Canaanite notions subversively to undermine Baal the storm god, and elevate Yahweh as the true God.
Goliath was Not Alone
David Ascendant Appendix. A closer look at the most famous Biblical giant, Goliath. But there are five other giants spoken of in the Bible as going after David. Were they a part of a secret pact to kill the messiah king? And who were the Lion Men of Moab?
Jesus and the Cosmic War
Jesus Triumphant Appendix. Nephilim and demons. Satan’s place as “god of this world.” The Transfiguration of Christ as war on the Watchers. Exegesis of Christ’s descent into Sheol with victory over the Powers.
The Geography of Hades
Jesus Triumphant Appendix. A fascinating look into the underworld as presented in pagan myths, as well as the Bible and the Jewish extra-Biblical book of 1Enoch. Gehenna, Sheol.