Erik Talks about the Bible

El Shadday - God Almighty

Some reflections on the title El Shadday and its significance to pre-Exodus Hebrew religion, as well as the religion of other people like Midian,

The Firstborn

Erik discusses why God requires the Israelites to redeem their firstborn sons.

Midian's Role in the Worship of YHWH

Who were the Midianites, and why is the Mountain of God in their region? Some people have a lot of outlandish theories about that, which are almost all based on mythologies developed in sectarian literature from the Second Temple period. I have a different view of the issue.

Grab Bag from Exodus 2

This week was busy, so this episode is a bit late. We talk about the priest of Midian, the nature of Moses's basket, and a bunch of other bits and pieces.

Pharaoh, Pharaoh's Daughter, etc.

A discussion of assorted topics in Exodus 1-2. This was recorded on a new platform. I'm not in love with it.