The Grandfather of the Hebrew Bible (and What Is Zion?)
Summary
Hosts Dan McClellan and Dan Beecher explore the Ugaritic Baal Cycle, detailing how its mythology illuminates Hebrew Bible concepts like the divine council and storm deities. They then examine the evolution of "Zion," tracing its meaning from a Jebusite stronghold to a symbolic representation of God’s presence and eschatological hope. The episode highlights how historical events, such as the exile, forced theological renegotiations in ancient Israel and later traditions.
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Welcome to Data Over Dogma
Introduction to Ugarit and the Baal Cycle
The Ugaritic Pantheon: El, Baal, and Athirat
Baal vs. Yam: The Storm Deity's Rise
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Baal's Victory and Palace Construction
Baal's Death and Return from the Underworld
Historical Context of Ugaritic Texts
Etymology and Origins of Zion
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Zion as Jerusalem and the Temple
Zion in LDS Tradition and Eschatology
Modern Zionism and Christian Zionism
Zion in the New Testament
Outro and Credits
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