Why the Hebrew calendars are confusing for modern readers.

We look at the Hebrew word mash-chit (translated as "The Destroyer") and its significance on a national level, especially in the period of the prophets.

Erik talks about the absence of the Passover in an old hymn and what Passover was supposed to mean for both Jews and Christians.

Adding information with reference to the May 31 Bedford Road message.

Erik Talks about how Egyptians appear to have viewed their gods and the concept of divinity, which is quite different from our own western view, which is heavily influenced by Judeo-Christian monotheism.

Some reflections on the title El Shadday and its significance to pre-Exodus Hebrew religion, as well as the religion of other people like Midian,

Erik discusses why God requires the Israelites to redeem their firstborn sons.

Who were the Midianites, and why is the Mountain of God in their region? Some people have a lot of outlandish theories about that, which are almost all based on mythologies developed in sectarian literature from the Second Temple period. I have a different view of the issue.

This week was busy, so this episode is a bit late. We talk about the priest of Midian, the nature of Moses's basket, and a bunch of other bits and pieces.

A discussion of assorted topics in Exodus 1-2. This was recorded on a new platform. I'm not in love with it.