The Ugaritic Baal Cycle

The Ugaritic Baal Cycle

Erik talks about Canaanite religion and the city of Ugarit. Some of what he talks about pertains to his doctoral dissertation and the idea of kings using mythology and state religions to secure power.

A Grab Bag Episode

Erik covers the origin of the Philistines, the martial character of ancient Israel, the names of Canaanite deities in Exodus 14, and the diachronic analysis of Biblical Hebrew. I am out of breath just writing the description. Hold on to your lexicons!

Hebrew Calendars

Why the Hebrew calendars are confusing for modern readers.

The Destroyer

We look at the Hebrew word mash-chit (translated as "The Destroyer") and its significance on a national level, especially in the period of the prophets.

Reflections on the Significance of Passover

Erik talks about the absence of the Passover in an old hymn and what Passover was supposed to mean for both Jews and Christians.