Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 7

Welcome to part 7 of our exploration into the polytheism context clue. Part 6 was a little scholarly and dense, so let’s take a brief step back as we complete our precursory examination of the first form of Biblical polytheism. We will then move on to the second form in next week’s post. As a …

Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 6

Yes, you found me out. This was originally an idea for an essay, which I’ve taken and broken down into smaller, blog-sized morsels. Hopefully you’ve been enjoying this series? Feel free to leave a comment, like and/or subscribe. You’ll find links to all of these things at the bottom of each post, along with an …

Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 5

Yes, that right. This is part 5 of the polytheism context clue. If you’re joining us for the first time, you may be terribly confused. I suggest going back to read parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 first. It will make a lot more sense of today’s discussion. In the previous posts, we’ve compiled a …

Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 4

Welcome to part 4 of the polytheism context clue. If you’re just joining us, we’ve been exploring the idea that developing a clear understanding of Biblical and historical polytheism will help us to peel back some of the troublesome layers of ancient Israel’s history and literature. I would suggest going back to read parts 1, …

Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 3

Welcome to part 3 of the polytheism context clue. If you’re just joining us, we’ve been exploring the claim that developing a clear understanding of Biblical and historical polytheism will help us to peel back some of the troublesome layers of ancient Israel’s history and literature. I would suggest going back to read parts 1 …

Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 2

Welcome to part 2 of the polytheism context clue. In the previous post, I made the claim that developing a clear understanding of Biblical and historical polytheism will help us to peel back some of the troublesome layers of ancient Israel’s history and literature. So what do I mean by that? Well, depending on your …

Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 1

Sometimes I find myself reading a passage of Scripture and wondering, “What was that about?” If I’m not careful, I can be tempted to scratch my head and walk away with a resigned shrug. Maybe you can relate? This certainly happens when I’m reading in the New Testament, but if I’m being honest, it happens …