Exploring the Faces of God in Ancient Texts: Singular and Plural Forms

Delve into the diverse interpretations of 'God' in ancient texts, including the Bible and Mesopotamian tablets. From the plural 'Elohim' in the King James Bible to Jesus' references to 'the Father' in Greek terms, this episode explores the various representations of God. Discover historical and linguistic connections to ancient civilizations like the Vedic pantheon and Roman Jupiter. Learn about the Mesopotamian pantheon, featuring the Anunnaki, Igigi, and the supreme deity Anu, and discuss the enigmatic Nephilim. The episode wraps up by examining differences between the Old and New Testament depictions of God, encouraging listeners to find their personal understanding of the divine. 00:00:00: Introduction and exploration of 'God' in ancient texts00:03:45: King James Bible: The plural 'Elohim'00:10:30: New Testament: Jesus' references to 'the Father'00:18:20: Connections to ancient civilizations: Vedic pantheon, Greek Zeus-Pita, and Roman Jupiter00:27:40: Mesopotamian texts: Anunnaki, Igigi, and Anu00:35:10: Discussion on Nephilim and 'Elohim'00:42:00: Differences between the Old and New Testaments00:50:00: Conclusion: Encouraging personal understanding of divinity #God #ancienttexts #Bible #Mesopotamiantablets #Elohim #NewTestament #Jesus #Hebrewterms #Vedicpantheon #GreekZeus-Pita #RomanJupiter #Anunnaki #Igigi #Anu #Nephilim #theFather #divinity #theology #historicalinterpretation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices