Cult of the Chosen: How Power Rewrote Biblical Mythology - Dr. Jennifer Bird, DSPod #226

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Today we are setting sail on a captivating journey through
biblical scholarship and linguistic analysis with biblical
scholar Dr. Jennifer Grace Bird. Dr. Bird brings a wide range of
disciplines to her analysis from mathematics to theology and
especially direct translations from antiquity. Discover the
evolution of sacred texts over millennia, shaped by power
dynamics, cultural influences, and linguistic sleight of hand. We
explore the changing meanings of parables, the impact of
imperialism, and the enduring quest for mysticism. Join us for an
illuminating exploration of language, society, and power in
interpreting ancient wisdom. Tell us what you think in the
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Learning to approach history text first (00:18:28)


Cultural roots of law and language (00:28:50)


Imperialism as default in the ancient world (00:36:51)


Babylonian Exile and Assembly of the Torah (00:55:18)


Orthogonal values of empires and citizens (01:10:46)


The natural intrigue of simple narratives (01:22:29)


The DC Family (01:32:49)


Mysticism as a fundamental human need (01:42:04)


Self-censoring controversial ideas (01:54:19)


Edited histories across disciplines (02:02:02)


The new atheists (02:11:54)


Functional mutations in institutional doctrine (02:20:23)


Foundation of natural law (02:22:42)


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#BiblicalStudies, #ScripturalAnalysis, #SocialPower,
#HistoricalContext, #LanguageEvolution, #InterpretationTrends,
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