Conversations about the Primeval History

Conversations about the Primeval History episodes

October 17 "What does 'adam mean, actually?" (Part 1)
In this episode, we begin discussing the use of the Hebrew word 'adam in the early chapters of Genesis, analyzing each attestation individually. Recorded on 12 Oct 2026.
53 min
August 09 "What's with all the blessing and cursing?"
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.
56 min
August 02 "Does ruach elohim refer to the Holy Spirit?"
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.
53 min
July 20 "What is the Difference between the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint?"
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."
51 min

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Drs. Joel Ruark and Amy Peeler discuss textual and theological issues pertinent to the Primeval History of Genesis.