January 22, 2023 • Doug Van Dorn, Dr. Judd Burton, Brian Godawa
THE PSALMS are often polemics directed at the gods of the pagan nations around Israel. Case in point is the subject of this month’s Iron and Myth roundtable, Psalm 29. Dr. Judd Burton (http://www.burtonbeyond.net/), author of Interview With the Giant, Brian Godawa (http://www.godawa.com/), best-selling author of the new novel Cruel Logic, and Doug Van Dorn (http://www.douglasvandorn.com/), author of Giants: Sons of the Gods, discuss Psalm 29 and its interpretation from a divine counsel perspective. We explore the translation of the Hebrew phrase bene elim as “sons of God” and its connection to the divine council (Psalm 82:1). We also discuss the similarities between Psalm 29 and Canaanite poetry about Baal, suggesting that the psalm may be a subversive polemic against Baal worship. We also highlight the geographical references in the psalm and their significance in relation to the storm-god language. It’s important to recognize these similarities and understand the cultural context of the biblical world. Not only did the Hebrew prophets and psalmists take direct aim at the gods of their pagan neighbors, their writings reveal Christ in the Old Testament.
MYSTERY BABYLON of the end times is the return of Babel. This shouldn’t surprise us—the Hebrew words bab el (from Akkadian bab ilu, meaning “gate of gods”), translated Babylon, are the same words rendered “Babel” in Genesis 11. Tyler Gilreath, author of the new book Gate of the Gods, explains why the connections between Babel and Babylon are much deeper than just linguistics. Here's the link to 'Gate of the Gods' at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4abnn1m Bear in mind that there will be a special discounted offer on 'Gate of the Gods' at the https://www.skywatchtvstore.com/ in a month or so accompanying broadcast programs featuring Tyler Gilreath and Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, author of the forthcoming book 'Out of this World: Are UFOs Aliens, Spirits, or Pure Hokum?'
YOU’VE HEARD OF the universe and the multiverse—but what about the unexplained mysteries of the Bibleverse? Micah Van Huss, host of Marginal Mysteries for Southwest Radio Ministries, is one of the featured speakers (along with Derek) at the upcoming Mysteries of the Bibleverse Live Event June 7–8, 2024 in Cincinnati. We discuss Micah’s books Ancient Cities and the Gods Who Built Them, Secret Societies: Blood Never Sleeps, and The Earth as it Was, and why Christians should even care about weird topics like giants, demons, and UFOs. Information on the Mysteries of the Bibleverse Conference: https://www.swrc.com/events/mysteries-of-the-bible-verse-conference Micah’s website: http://www.marginalmysteries.com/.
