Conversations about the Primeval History

"What's with all the blessing and cursing?"

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:30:35 GMT

In this episode, we discuss the statements of blessing and cursing in the Primeval History, and draw some theological conclusions about what it means for God to "bless" and to "curse." Recorded on 7 August 2026.

"Does ruach elohim refer to the Holy Spirit?"

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:17:02 GMT

In this episode, Joel and Amy sift through the options for translating the Hebrew phrase "ruach elohim" in Gen 1:2, including a discussion of the meaning of the Greek equivalent phrase "pneuma theou." Recorded on 29 July 2026.

"What is the Difference between the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint?"

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:49:27 GMT

Drs. Joel Ruark and Amy Peeler introduce themselves and the podcast. They discuss some differences between the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint, then examine a case study of a textual variant in Gen 1:8, "and God saw that it was good."