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Unlocking Ancient Secrets: The Hero’s Journey Hidden in Scripture
In this episode of the Scripture Study Podcast, Susan Petersen and Cindy Madsen explore biblical literary criticism as a scholarly tool for understanding the Bible's composition and meaning. Cindy explains various critical approaches, emphasizing that "criticism" means analysis, not negativity. They discuss how biblical narratives use literary devices like the "two ways" doctrine, paired stories, and the hero's journey. Using Abraham and Lot as contrasting examples, they examine moral choices and consequences, before diving into the Binding of Isaac as a profound test of faith, obedience, and trust in God's promises.
00:00 Podcast Introduction
02:18 Types of Biblical Criticism
05:17 Layperson’s Access to the Bible
08:06 Transition to Abraham Story
11:58 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
18:33 The Hero’s Journey and Monomyth
26:09 Wisdom, Knowledge, and Redemption
36:11 The Binding of Isaac: Introduction
46:50 Christ as the Fulfillment
46:56 Podcast Closing and Reflections
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The Scripture Study Podcast is your midweek Bible boost—designed to help you grow in understanding, confidence, and love for God’s word.
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Resources
Calvin Theological Seminary
https://calvinseminary.edu/
The Book of Mormon
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/29099/the-hero-with-a-thousand-faces-by-joseph-campbell/
Join Us
The Scripture Study Podcast is your midweek Bible boost—designed to help you grow in understanding, confidence, and love for God’s word.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend!
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By Susan Petersen & Cindy Madsen
In this episode of the Scripture Study Podcast, Susan Petersen and Cindy Madsen explore biblical literary criticism as a scholarly tool for understanding the Bible's composition and meaning. Cindy explains various critical approaches, emphasizing that "criticism" means analysis, not negativity. They discuss how biblical narratives use literary devices like the "two ways" doctrine, paired stories, and the hero's journey. Using Abraham and Lot as contrasting examples, they examine moral choices and consequences, before diving into the Binding of Isaac as a profound test of faith, obedience, and trust in God's promises.
00:00 Podcast Introduction
02:18 Types of Biblical Criticism
05:17 Layperson’s Access to the Bible
08:06 Transition to Abraham Story
11:58 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
18:33 The Hero’s Journey and Monomyth
26:09 Wisdom, Knowledge, and Redemption
36:11 The Binding of Isaac: Introduction
46:50 Christ as the Fulfillment
46:56 Podcast Closing and Reflections
Join Us
The Scripture Study Podcast is your midweek Bible boost—designed to help you grow in understanding, confidence, and love for God’s word.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend!
Resources
Calvin Theological Seminary
https://calvinseminary.edu/
The Book of Mormon
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/29099/the-hero-with-a-thousand-faces-by-joseph-campbell/
Join Us
The Scripture Study Podcast is your midweek Bible boost—designed to help you grow in understanding, confidence, and love for God’s word.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend!