Eating the Apple

Episode 9: Exodus 1-2


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In this conversation, Jeff and Neck discuss their preparations for reading the book of Exodus. They share their thoughts on the authorship of Exodus and the different perspectives on who wrote it. They also discuss the number of Israelites in Egypt and the oppression they faced. They question the logic of the Pharaoh's actions and the role of God in the midst of their suffering. In this part of the conversation, Jeff and Neck discuss the events in Exodus 1 and the beginning of Exodus 2. They talk about the missed opportunity to include the story of Moses being saved from the Nile in the text. They also discuss the significance of Moses being a fine child and the use of the papyrus basket. They question why Pharaoh's daughter would adopt a Hebrew child and why Moses would kill an Egyptian taskmaster. They also mention Moses fleeing to Midian and helping the daughters of the priest of Midian. In this part of the conversation, Jeff and Neck discuss the story of Moses and his time in Midian. They explore the significance of Moses being mistaken for an Egyptian and the potential reasons for him speaking with an Egyptian accent. They also discuss the names of Moses' wife and son and the possible connections to the modern-day makeup company Sephora. The conversation then shifts to the death of the king of Egypt and the retconning of pharaoh names in the Bible. They question the purpose of the suffering endured by the Israelites and the lack of explanation from God. They also reflect on the challenges of approaching the Bible from different perspectives and the importance of seeking understanding.



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