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Raiding the ivory tower of biblical theology without ransacking our faith.

Genesis Marks the Spot Carey Griffel

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 33 Ratings

Raiding the ivory tower of biblical theology without ransacking our faith.

    Genesis Through Time: Dead Sea Scrolls, Part 1 - Episode 085

    Genesis Through Time: Dead Sea Scrolls, Part 1 - Episode 085

    The Dead Sea Scrolls were an amazing find for the study of the Bible and understanding the context of Jesus' time.  They can also help shed light on the ways that the biblical text is used through time by different communities.  This can help us understand this strange time we are in today, where we have so much information about the context of the Bible and we discover that historical interpretation is often quite different from interpretation at the time of the final form of the text.  Do you want to help others learn about the context of the Bible, and why that's important for our understanding of this ancient text?  The people in our churches who might feel like this is a threat to their faith might actually have a kind of point that we need to acknowledge, so maybe there's a better way we can help curb our tendencies to be too forceful and to understand where others are in their views.  By understanding people better, we can then communicate to them better, and better communication is the key to better community.  I hope this episode is a blessing to you as you try to teach and communicate the truths of Scripture to others. 
    **Website: www.genesismarksthespot.com My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot Genesis Marks the Spot on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genesismarksthespot  Genesis Marks the Spot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesismarksthespot/ Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/ Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Inspiration Theories, with Mike Chu - Episode 084

    Inspiration Theories, with Mike Chu - Episode 084

    What is the role of the human in inspiration?  Are the Scriptures the "inspired word of God" via dictation or "holy download" to the human writer?  Is there room for editing and compiling?  Discussing the dictation view, the verbal plenary view, and the dynamic view of inspiration.  Each view holds God in high regard, but how do they portray humanity?  AND!  Exciting news from the AWKNG School of Theology!  Tune in to the end to hear all about it!  **Website: www.genesismarksthespot.com My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot
    AWKNG School of Theology: https://awkngschooloftheology.com/ 
    Donald Bloesch: https://tinyurl.com/Bloesh-Holy-Scripture  Genesis Marks the Spot on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genesismarksthespot Genesis Marks the Spot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesismarksthespot/ Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Two Themes, Two Days, Two Goats; with Caleb Lewis - Episode 083

    Two Themes, Two Days, Two Goats; with Caleb Lewis - Episode 083

    The Passover and the Day of Atonement both have their fulfillment in Jesus, but how do we see this in Genesis?  Tracing the twin themes of the "two goats" and the exodus through the book of Genesis leads us right to the epicenter of Christological typology.Check out Caleb's new book, and his podcast, The Bible in Context.
    **Website: www.genesismarksthespot.com My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot Through the Waters, A Biblical Theology of the Book of Genesis:  https://tinyurl.com/Through-the-Waters   Genesis Marks the Spot on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genesismarksthespot Genesis Marks the Spot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesismarksthespot/ Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/ Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

    • 1 hr 6 min
    The Genesis of Exodus, with Caleb Lewis - Episode 082

    The Genesis of Exodus, with Caleb Lewis - Episode 082

    Exodus begins in Genesis 1.  Caleb Lewis joins me to discuss the many exoduses of Genesis.  I can almost guarantee you'll find something here that you never thought about before that will shed light on the continuity of the Torah and how it points to Jesus and the church.Check out Caleb's new book, and his podcast, The Bible in Context.
    **Website: www.genesismarksthespot.com My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot Through the Waters, A Biblical Theology of the Book of Genesis:  https://tinyurl.com/Through-the-Waters  Genesis Marks the Spot on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genesismarksthespot Genesis Marks the Spot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesismarksthespot/ Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/ Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Mesopotamian Flood Stories - Episode 081

    Mesopotamian Flood Stories - Episode 081

    The first and primary parallel flood accounts to Genesis are the flood stories from Mesopotamia.  Seeing how close these stories are to the narrative in Genesis will give us plenty to discuss in the future, and this will also help us investigate the question of the "many" flood accounts of the ancient world.  Reading the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Atrahasis Epic along with commentary on how this can begin to inform our Bible study...and as always, our understanding of God!
    **Website: www.genesismarksthespot.com My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot Genesis Marks the Spot on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genesismarksthespot Genesis Marks the Spot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesismarksthespot/ Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/ Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Flood Overview: JEDP to Chiasm, with Troy Yurchak - Episode 080

    Flood Overview: JEDP to Chiasm, with Troy Yurchak - Episode 080

    The more I study the Bible, the more I come back to the same question:  Who is God, and what does the Bible tell us about Him?  Looking at the flood narrative from the common paradigm and flipping it on its head to include a more expansive view of our relationship to God and what he wants for us.  Troy Yurchak brings us a delightful symmetry of the flood narrative in contrast to the documentary hypothesis (the idea that the flood story is a combination of two sources).**Website: www.genesismarksthespot.com My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GenesisMarkstheSpot The Literary Structure of the Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/Literary-Structure-of-the-OT  Genesis Marks the Spot on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genesismarksthespot Genesis Marks the Spot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genesismarksthespot/ Music credit: "Marble Machine" by Wintergatan Link to Wintergatan’s website: https://wintergatan.net/ Link to the original Marble Machine video by Wintergatan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q&ab_channel=Wintergatan

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

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33 Ratings

33 Ratings

Spain13 ,

Amazing

This show is amazing and challenges me every time I listen - which is what I need. Subscribe and enjoy - it is marvelous!!! Brilllant mind that can be easily understood- that’s a dynamic combo!

pipepittman ,

Thank You!

I am soooo thankful to the teachers & scholars that have the time and ability to “raid the ivory towers” and bring those riches of information to the layman like myself. Your time investment in helping to build this area of the kingdom is greatly appreciated! Keep up the great work Carey! 👍🏻😉

LilChrissy1706 ,

Love it

I love learning about the history of the ancient near east, Bible patterns and themes, and just theology in general. Carey covers interesting topics in depth, and clear to understand. Definitely appreciate her sharing her knowledge, lessons and information I try to pass down to my two teenage boys as well.

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