Strangely Biblical

Feb 17 2025 11 ep. 55 mins 2

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We are a brother and sister duo who are deeply interested in the scriptures, especially when they say something that sounds odd to our 21st century ears. Strangely Biblical will explore the topics that are glossed over in Sunday morning sermons because we believe they are interesting and important. We don’t always have all the answers, but we are committed to studying. Join us in our journey through the weird world of scripture.

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Ep. 10 - Genesis 3, the Nachash, & becoming like the Elohim

Feb 17 2025 71 mins

Evil is brought to earth. Why was this allowed? Who was the Tempter? Who was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil for? What was Yahweh's intentions for mankind? Were they changed or just delayed? All these questions are discussed in this episode as Jeff and Shelby continue the Genesis narrative. Music in this episode: Jakob Ahlbom - The Gordian Knot - Courtesy of www.epid

BONUS EPISODE: Is Your Understanding of the Bible Missing Key Ancient Contexts?

Jan 01 2025 61 mins

Jeff got the opportunity to be a guest on The Lion, the Way, and the War podcast with Craig Allison. They discuss faith, biblical narratives, and Mesopotamian literature. Tellsonic - A Forest Melody - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ep. 9 - Genesis 2, Eden & Mankind

Sep 30 2024 66 mins

Welcome to the garden. Why is Genesis 2 also seemingly a creation account? Were Adam & Eve the first humans on earth? What does it mean that woman was created from man? Let's discuss. Music in this episode: Jakob Ahlbom - Crossing the Rubican - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Jakob Ahlbom - Afternoon Coffee - Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Ep. 8 - A Deep Dive into Genesis 1

Aug 30 2024 68 mins

Welcome to the beginning. This episode covers a deep dive into Genesis in a way the original audience would understand. It answers the questions of who created the cosmos, why was it called good, and what it means to be made in the image of God. The previous two episodes will get listeners into the ancient near eastern mindset beforehand! Scripture References: Genesis 1 LEB 2 P

Ep. 7 - Ancient Creation Myths

Jul 29 2024 51 mins

The creation story we read in Genesis 1 was not the first or only written creation narrative of the ancient world. It also was not written to answer our modern questions we bring to the text. Before diving into the creation story of the Bible in the next episode, it is important to have a foundational understanding of what ideas about creation were popular for the ancient near east

Ep. 6 - Ancient Flood Myths

Jun 30 2024 66 mins

We know a flood happened in the ancient world, but what are the details surrounding the deluge? Ancient civilizations had their own stories for how and why this event occurred. In Genesis 6 we read the account of Yahweh bringing on the flood after the horrors of man's wickedness and the Nephilim crimes against humanity reach the gates of heaven. But this isn't the only flood narrat

Ep. 5 - The Nephilim, Gilgamesh, & Other Giant Tales

May 29 2024 82 mins

What we read in scripture about the Nephilim is backed by many ancient texts and legends including 1 Enoch, found among the dead sea scrolls and quoted by biblical authors, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and the legends of the giants in Babylonian culture. Jeff & Shel examine these stories against scripture to gain a deeper understanding of what happened in Genesis 6, the conquests of

Ep. 4 - Who are the Sons of God? Part 2

Apr 29 2024 40 mins

Jeff & Shelby take what was learned about the sons of God in the Old Testament and marry that understanding to the extrabiblical texts and New Testament passages that speak of the children of God. The sons of God in both testaments are Yahweh's family but who specifically is in reference shifts. Who are the sons of God? Tune in to part 2 to find out! References: Plato's Criti

Ep 3 - Who are the Sons of God? Part 1

Mar 28 2024 58 mins

Jeff & Shelby discuss theories about the identity of the sons of God in its Old Testament usage. Are they human rulers? Are they descendants of Seth? Or are they divine beings on Yahweh's heavenly court? The way this phrase is used throughout Old Testament scripture is sifted through to see what can be deduced directly from the text. This is part 1 of a 2 part series where the

Ep 2 - Reclaiming the Nations

Jeff & Shelby discuss the disinheritance of the nations by Yahweh at the tower of Babel, the ultimate plan to bring them all back, how this plan threads through scripture, and the Day of Pentecost as the reversal of Babel. Jesus' ministry and that of his disciples begins the reclamation of the 70 nations dispersed at Babel back to Yahweh, and it's a mission we are still continu