Podcasts about ancient cosmology

Send us a Text Message.In today's episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, host Curveball is joined by Angell Deer, a multifaceted individual passionate about holistic wellness, environmental conservation, and spiritual enlightenment. Angell shares his journey from a corporate career to becoming a teacher of ancient cosmology and spirituality, and the founder of The Sanctuary, a place dedicated to reconnecting people with ancestral wisdom and nature. Tune in to learn about Angell's transformative work with permaculture, his new book on creating sacred spaces, and his vision for a harmonious future.

Walter CruttendenAuthor, Director of the Binary Research InstituteWalter Cruttenden, studies ancient cosmology and astronomy. As Director of the Binary Research Institute, he writes on the cause and consequences of solar system motion. He founded the Conference on Precession and Ancient Knowledge series to bring together liked minded philosophers and scientists, and explore the possibility that the mythical cycle of the ages, a.k.a. Plato's Great Year, may have a basis in fact, “driven by the solar system's motion through space”.This is the topic of his first book, Lost Star of Myth and Time, his documentary, The Great Year, narrated by James Earl Jones, and many of his seventy two Cosmic Influence podcasts.Lost Star Productions, is in development on a live action feature film based on Walter's work, and in pre-development on an animated film based on his second book, The Great Year Adventures with Tommy the Time-Traveling-Turtle. Both are aimed at uplifting children of all ages!https://cpakonline.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2790919/advertisement

Sanjay C. Patel is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of comparative ancient and modern cosmology. He is also the discoverer of a solution to the centuries-old debate surrounding Biblical Genesis. The fruits of 30 years of research and 7 years of writing, Sanjay has authored a ground-breaking new book entitled: God Is Real: The Stunning New Convergence of Science and Spirituality. He has discovered over 100 new convergences of Science and ancient Spirituality. The amazing convergences support the belief in Spirituality and a transcendental existence. The 'science versus spirituality' debate is over. Science and spirituality converge. Another of Sanjay's achievements is the unique and unprecedented publication in three international science journals of his research demonstrating convergences between modern science and ancient Yoga Literature. The paradigm-breaking research concerns deep-sea volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. Sanjay's new discoveries were also presented at the 22nd International Congress of History of Science at Beijing, China, July 2005, where they were warmly received. Sanjay studied in a traditional setting as a monk for many years at an ashram in India. Subjects of his study included Theology, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Ancient Cosmology. During this time he also learned the ancient art of Yoga from a Grand Master and has practiced it five times a day for three decades. He has traveled extensively throughout India, UK, Canada, and USA with his message and mission to promote World Peace, Harmony, and Synergy. In August 2004, he delivered an enlightening talk on Work-Life Balance to 600 medical doctors at a seminar in Chicago where the bestselling author Deepak Chopra, M.D. was also a speaker. - www.sanjaycpatel.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Attention! We live in an attention economy. In fact, our economics, advertisers and a bevy of other processes in our modern world all stem from what we give our attention to. In the ancient world...it was understood that our ability to focus created a form of worship. In this episode, M.O.N.K. dives into some bible text to focus on these three big questions: 1. What you focus on consciously is a form of worship. 2. What you worship is what you become. 3. The environment reacts according to what you become. Other takeaways: Cain and Abel, and how God didn't curse Cain! Wheat and tares. Tares as "false grain". The ministry of reconciliation. Ancient Cosmology. Heaven, Earth, and "Waters Below" The Chaos Waters. **** Pick up the Book: Reclaiming the Man. You can connect with everything going on in the Glawry Universe by clicking here! Instagram: @_glawry_ or @xxmonkxx Twitter: @_glawry_

Episode 73 -  Ancient Cosmology & Divine Rest April 1, 2022 (no fooling!) - Host: Dr. Gregory HallIn this episode we take a little trip. We'll be visiting the world of the Ancient Near East (ANE). Why is this important? Because the Bible was written into that ancient culture. We'll be looking at how people who lived in the Ancient Near East understood the creation of the cosmos and what they thought of the gods that they believed ruled over their world. It's quite a journey, and it may cause you to rethink how you've understood the first few chapters of Genesis.Resources Referenced and/or Read:Walton, John H. The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2009.Hall, Gregory D. Beyond the Sabbath's Shadow; A Biblical Understanding and Application of Godly Rest. DMin Major Project, Knox Seminary, 2017.2024 Israel Trip Information - https://rethinkingscripture.com/israel-2024/ Recent Podcasts where Greg has been Interviewed:You can track all my guest interviews on my page: https://rethinkingscripture.com/guest-appearances/ Show Music:Intro/Outro - "Wedding Song" by Jacob A. HallTransition Music - produced by Jacob A. HallPodcast Website:The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.comMy New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/Sister site: RethinkingRest.comRethinking Rest... the Book: now available wherever you buy your books!More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture Twitter: @RethinkingStuffInstagram: Rethinking_ScriptureYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rethinkingscripturePowered and distributed by Simplecast.

Marita and I went into a deep dive into some of the essence of the medicine path. Beyond and behind the visible or the heart-lifting steps, there are many steps that are much more difficult, heartbreaking, challenging, and humbling.   From the deep daily connection to land, the sacred ancient practice of planting seeds, to the radical responsibility and vulnerability, we can find in this exploration we took together some immense and invaluable nuggets of wisdom.   In this replay of our time with Marita One Who Catches Lightning (they/them) we allowed ourselves the space to become the medicine, and remember our relationship to time, creation, and the cosmos through the Mayan calendar.   We explore fascinating subjects like: Building relationships with the invisible world Learning authentically from the natural world Calling the teacher and what it takes to stay with the teacher Radical responsibility and humility The power of ancient calendars and their roles in our fate and destiny The difficult processes and steps into the Medicine Path The stories of cacao, corn & seeds and their role in our sacred work The deep teachings of Ancient Cosmology And the long process of remembering & forgetting... Our ancestors and who we are are not only in our dreams or in our remembering but we exist as well in the forgetting. Remembering takes time and vision and so all beings have found an example or a system or an observational language they have to relate to the passing of their journey.   This spark inspired the creation of calendars as they relate to time, cycles, the cosmos, and creation as can be seen in the lineages of the Olmeca, Maya, Zapotec, Aztecs, and many more mesoamerican cultures.   Join us in this exploration, let yourself receive and feel, and let those seeds Marita planted for us grow deep and slow... So you can remember how to forget.   Watch the video replay here or listen to the AUDIO on our Podcast on all podcast platforms at thesanctuaryheal.com/podcast   If you like this talk please leave us a review as it helps us a lot and share this content with your friends and social media networks.   Podcast editing and creation are expensive so if you want to support us, please consider joining our PATREON members donation page. https://www.patreon.com/thesanctuaryny   Marita offers a 6-month journey with cacao and the cosmology of Mesoamerica for those called by the medicina of cacao, maize, and the earth, and just as equally the stars, the cosmos, the galactic element of creation. More info at https://www.cuatromanosycincovolcanesfarms.com/maize-cacao-cosmology   About Marita, One Who Catches Lightning:   Their lineage is Zapotec Sephardine and their metaphysical and spiritual training includes work in the Lakota, Mayan, Aztec, Apache, and Hopi traditions, working with Mayan Calendar, Ascended Masters, past life regression, clearing and working with energy centers (chakras), ancestral healing, working with crystals and plant medicines, mediumship, clearing and protection of places/spaces, spiritual contracts, inner child work, and working with oracular card decks.   Chosen before birth for the Medicine Path, they have been trained ever since, and teach various subjects with the permission and at the request of the elders they have apprenticed with throughout their life. Their specialty is weaving these esoteric and mystical traditions and teaching those on the medicine path to living in deep and intentional relationships with creation.

Sanjay C. Patel is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of comparative ancient and modern cosmology. He is also the discoverer of a solution to the centuries-old debate surrounding Biblical Genesis. The fruits of 30 years of research and 7 years of writing, Sanjay has authored a ground-breaking new book entitled: God Is Real: The Stunning New Convergence of Science and Spirituality. He has discovered over 100 new convergences of Science and ancient Spirituality. The amazing convergences support the belief in Spirituality and a transcendental existence. The 'science versus spirituality' debate is over. Science and spirituality converge. Another of Sanjay's achievements is the unique and unprecedented publication in three international science journals of his research demonstrating convergences between modern science and ancient Yoga Literature. The paradigm-breaking research concerns deep-sea volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. Sanjay's new discoveries were also presented at the 22nd International Congress of History of Science at Beijing, China, July 2005, where they were warmly received. Sanjay studied in a traditional setting as a monk for many years at an ashram in India. Subjects of his study included Theology, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Ancient Cosmology. During this time he also learned the ancient art of Yoga from a Grand Master and has practiced it five times a day for three decades. He has traveled extensively throughout India, UK, Canada, and USA with his message and mission to promote World Peace, Harmony, and Synergy. In August 2004, he delivered an enlightening talk on Work-Life Balance to 600 medical doctors at a seminar in Chicago where the bestselling author Deepak Chopra, M.D. was also a speaker. - www.sanjaycpatel.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Today we are going to cover gap theories and John Walton's temple idea. Will Barlow explains how gap theories work, including the classic idea that there's a gap of billions of years between Genesis 1.1 and 1.2 as well as the modified version. After explaining the pros and cons for these views, he briefly explains John Walton's theory that Genesis 1 solely focuses on function not physical creation. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJvy6Vm6ToE&feature=emb_imp_woyt See below for notes. —— Links —— We are doing follow-up discussions to these episodes on YouTube. Check them out! See other episodes in this Scripture and Science Class Check out Barlow's previous podcast episodes Learn more about and support the church Barlow and his team are starting in Louisville, KY, called Compass Christian Church Find more articles and audios by Barlow on his website: Study Driven Faith Check out the early Christian quotes about the Hebrew version of the Gospel of Matthew here Support Restitutio by donating here Designate Restitutio as your charity of choice for Amazon purchases Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Gap Theory There are various versions of Gap Theory: • Standard - multiple options here • Modified (“Preparing the Garden”) Pros of Standard Gap Theory Here are some pros with the standard formulation of Gap Theory: • It takes the word “day” literally as a 24-hour period • It fits directly with scientific evidence for an old Earth • It looks to the text (both in Genesis 1 and remote texts) to reach conclusions Internal Evidence Genesis 1:2   The earth was [or became] without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. “Was” or “became”? • Generally, in Hebrew, the verb “was” is unnecessary when talking about simple existence Genesis 23:17   So the field of Ephron in Machpelah, which was to the east of Mamre, the field with the cave that was in it and all the trees that were in the field, throughout its whole area, was made over “Was” or “became”? • Some scholars suggest that the verb is needed for the past tense, but here is a counterexample: Genesis 41:12a   A young Hebrew was [not in Hebrew] there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. • So, some scholars believe that when the verb “was” is there, it takes on a more specific meaning: “become” • In other words, the word “was” takes on a meaning denoting change, not simple existence How did God create? Genesis 1:2   The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Compare with Jeremiah 4:23-26, Isaiah 34:11, Isaiah 45:18-19, among others Terms Used in Genesis • Genesis 1:5 “God called the light day” • Genesis 1:5 “God called the darkness night” • Genesis 1:8 “God called the expanse heaven” • Genesis 1:10 “God called the dry ground land” • Genesis 1:10 “God called the waters seas” Genesis 1:16   And God made the two great lights--the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night--and the stars. The word “made” does not generally mean “create.” In this context, it can be understood as God working on His creation. Genesis 1:17   And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, The word “set” can mean “appoint, designate, assign.” In this context, it can be understood as God providing a purpose for the stars, not the original creation. Is Gap Theory a recent invention? Detractors of Gap Theory say that it became popular after scientific evidence for an old Earth came in vogue around 200 years ago. • Jewish sources throughout time lend credence to the Gap interpretation • Ancient Christian sources, including Thomas Aquinas, mentioned the possibility of a gap Problems with Standard Gap Theory Here are some problems with the standard formulation of Gap Theory: • Gives Satan too much power • Grammatical concerns over “was” • There is no scientific evidence for a reconstituted heaven and Earth • Contextual concerns with Jeremiah 4 and Isaiah 34 • Genesis 1:28 says “fill,” not “replenish” Modified Gap Theory Modified Gap Theory holds that: • Genesis 1:1 refers to the beginning of creation • Genesis 1:2 focuses on God putting order into the wasteland, preparing the garden • Nothing in Genesis 1:2ff is talking about creation but rather about shaping the garden and the promised land Views Compatible with Either • The “God's Temple” interpretation — John Walton • Any non-literal interpretation that does not involve evolution Walton's “Temple” Interpretation Walton's view is based on 18 separate propositions. Proposition 1: Genesis 1 is ancient cosmology. “So if God aligned revelation with one particular science, it would have been unintelligible to people who lived prior to the time of that science, and it would be obsolete to those who live after that time…” “We gain nothing by bringing God's revelation into accordance with today's science. In contrast, it makes perfect sense that God communicated his revelation to his immediate audience in terms they understood.” (pg. 15) Giving an analogy from the ancient view of the liver, kidneys, and intestines: “Yet we must notice that when God wanted to talk to the Israelites about their intellect, emotions, and will, he did not revise their ideas of physiology and feel compelled to reveal the function of the brain. Instead, he adopted the language of the culture to communicate in terms they understood.” (pg. 16) Proposition 2: Ancient Cosmology is Function Oriented “Even staying in the realm of English usage we can see that we don't always use the verb create in material terms. When we create a committee, create a curriculum, create havoc or create a masterpiece, we are not involved in a material manufacturing process.” (pg. 23) “In this book I propose that people in the ancient world believed that something existed not by virtue of its material properties, but by virtue of its having a function in an ordered system.” (pg. 24) Walton believes that God's Temple is the heavens and the earth (Isaiah 66:1-2). Thus, the six-day creation account is not a scientific depiction of the creation of the Universe, but rather a description of God setting up his Temple and putting it in order. Parallels between Genesis 1 and other Temple accounts: • Seven day consecration of tabernacle in Exodus 39-40 • Seven-year construction of Solomon's Temple, followed by a seven-day dedication feast (1 Kings 6) • Description of Eden and the Temple have some similarities Bottom line: • Wants to interpret Genesis 1 in light of Ancient Near East culture and scientific understanding • Gives a context for the text that focuses on God's relationship with Israel, not with the creation of physical matter and space Problems with Walton's “Temple” View Here are some problems with the “Temple” view: • Atheists love to attack non-literal readings, since it shows that Jews and Christians can “pick and choose.” • There is no clear evidence that anyone has held this specific view at any point in Judeo-Christian history. • It leaves many questions unanswered, especially relating to science. How should we read Genesis 1? • Remember who the original audience was (coming out of slavery, coming out of idolatry) • Consider the text and the various options to interpret it • Consider the scientific evidence and how much weight you want to give it Resources • Young Earth Creationism (Answers in Genesis, Institute for Creation Research, The Genesis Flood by Morris and Whitcomb) • Day-Age (Hugh Ross, Gerald Schoeder) • Gap Theory (Arthur Custance, Jack Langford) • Temple (John Walton)

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Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss if homosexuality is the object of God's wrath or the result of God's wrath.Main Topic: How literal should we take the story of Genesis 1? How can there be day and night without a sun? What is the overall point the author of Genesis 1 is trying to make? Does Genesis 1 promote a young earth? We discuss these questions and more!

Want to learn more? Check out these resources:The Biblical Cosmos by Robin A ParryThe Unseen Realm by Michael HeiserThe Lost World of Genesis One by John WaltonThe Bible Project Podcast, Ancient Cosmology series, episodes 250-258

I discuss here the power of Breathwork when combine with Ancient Cosmology and Shamanism. This interview is part of The Breathwork Summit a free online event. For more information, please visit breathworksummit.com. This recording is a copyright of The Shift Network. All rights reserved.

Sanjay C. Patel is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of comparative ancient and modern cosmology. He is also the discoverer of a solution to the centuries-old debate surrounding Biblical Genesis. The fruits of 30 years of research and 7 years of writing, Sanjay has authored a ground-breaking new book entitled: God Is Real: The Stunning New Convergence of Science and Spirituality. He has discovered over 100 new convergences of Science and ancient Spirituality. The amazing convergences support the belief in Spirituality and a transcendental existence. The 'science versus spirituality' debate is over. Science and spirituality converge. Another of Sanjay's achievements is the unique and unprecedented publication in three international science journals of his research demonstrating convergences between modern science and ancient Yoga Literature. The paradigm-breaking research concerns deep-sea volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. Sanjay's new discoveries were also presented at the 22nd International Congress of History of Science at Beijing, China, July 2005, where they were warmly received. Sanjay studied in a traditional setting as a monk for many years at an ashram in India. Subjects of his study included Theology, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Ancient Cosmology. During this time he also learned the ancient art of Yoga from a Grand Master and has practiced it five times a day for three decades. He has traveled extensively throughout India, UK, Canada, and USA with his message and mission to promote World Peace, Harmony, and Synergy. In August 2004, he delivered an enlightening talk on Work-Life Balance to 600 medical doctors at a seminar in Chicago where the bestselling author Deepak Chopra, M.D. was also a speaker. - www.sanjaycpatel.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Sanjay C. Patel is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of comparative ancient and modern cosmology. He is also the discoverer of a solution to the centuries-old debate surrounding Biblical Genesis. The fruits of 30 years of research and 7 years of writing, Sanjay has authored a ground-breaking new book entitled: God Is Real: The Stunning New Convergence of Science and Spirituality. He has discovered over 100 new convergences of Science and ancient Spirituality. The amazing convergences support the belief in Spirituality and a transcendental existence. The 'science versus spirituality' debate is over. Science and spirituality converge. Another of Sanjay's achievements is the unique and unprecedented publication in three international science journals of his research demonstrating convergences between modern science and ancient Yoga Literature. The paradigm-breaking research concerns deep-sea volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. Sanjay's new discoveries were also presented at the 22nd International Congress of History of Science at Beijing, China, July 2005, where they were warmly received. Sanjay studied in a traditional setting as a monk for many years at an ashram in India. Subjects of his study included Theology, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Ancient Cosmology. During this time he also learned the ancient art of Yoga from a Grand Master and has practiced it five times a day for three decades. He has traveled extensively throughout India, UK, Canada, and USA with his message and mission to promote World Peace, Harmony, and Synergy. In August 2004, he delivered an enlightening talk on Work-Life Balance to 600 medical doctors at a seminar in Chicago where the bestselling author Deepak Chopra, M.D. was also a speaker. - www.sanjaycpatel.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Sanjay C. Patel is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of comparative ancient and modern cosmology. He is also the discoverer of a solution to the centuries-old debate surrounding Biblical Genesis. The fruits of 30 years of research and 7 years of writing, Sanjay has authored a ground-breaking new book entitled: God Is Real: The Stunning New Convergence of Science and Spirituality. He has discovered over 100 new convergences of Science and ancient Spirituality. The amazing convergences support the belief in Spirituality and a transcendental existence. The 'science versus spirituality' debate is over. Science and spirituality converge. Another of Sanjay's achievements is the unique and unprecedented publication in three international science journals of his research demonstrating convergences between modern science and ancient Yoga Literature. The paradigm-breaking research concerns deep-sea volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. Sanjay's new discoveries were also presented at the 22nd International Congress of History of Science at Beijing, China, July 2005, where they were warmly received. Sanjay studied in a traditional setting as a monk for many years at an ashram in India. Subjects of his study included Theology, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Ancient Cosmology. During this time he also learned the ancient art of Yoga from a Grand Master and has practiced it five times a day for three decades. He has traveled extensively throughout India, UK, Canada, and USA with his message and mission to promote World Peace, Harmony, and Synergy. In August 2004, he delivered an enlightening talk on Work-Life Balance to 600 medical doctors at a seminar in Chicago where the bestselling author Deepak Chopra, M.D. was also a speaker. - www.sanjaycpatel.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Sanjay C. Patel is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of comparative ancient and modern cosmology. He is also the discoverer of a solution to the centuries-old debate surrounding Biblical Genesis. The fruits of 30 years of research and 7 years of writing, Sanjay has authored a ground-breaking new book entitled: God Is Real: The Stunning New Convergence of Science and Spirituality. He has discovered over 100 new convergences of Science and ancient Spirituality. The amazing convergences support the belief in Spirituality and a transcendental existence. The 'science versus spirituality' debate is over. Science and spirituality converge. Another of Sanjay's achievements is the unique and unprecedented publication in three international science journals of his research demonstrating convergences between modern science and ancient Yoga Literature. The paradigm-breaking research concerns deep-sea volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. Sanjay's new discoveries were also presented at the 22nd International Congress of History of Science at Beijing, China, July 2005, where they were warmly received. Sanjay studied in a traditional setting as a monk for many years at an ashram in India. Subjects of his study included Theology, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Ancient Cosmology. During this time he also learned the ancient art of Yoga from a Grand Master and has practiced it five times a day for three decades. He has traveled extensively throughout India, UK, Canada, and USA with his message and mission to promote World Peace, Harmony, and Synergy. In August 2004, he delivered an enlightening talk on Work-Life Balance to 600 medical doctors at a seminar in Chicago where the bestselling author Deepak Chopra, M.D. was also a speaker. - www.sanjaycpatel.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

ARTIGOS: * Coluna CosmoTeo - http://bit.ly/cosmoteo * Série "As Origens do Homem" - https://bit.ly/serieorigensdohomem LIVROS * Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology, por John Walton * The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate, por John Walton * O mundo perdido de Adão e Eva: o debate sobre a origem da humanidade e a leitura de Gênesis, por John Walton e participação de N. T. Wright. Editora Ultimato em parceria com a Associação Brasileira de Cristãos na Ciência, 2016 * Evolução, 3a edição, por Mark Ridley. Editora Artmed, 2006 * Editora IVP Academic, onde tem vários livros publicados do John Walton, inclusive a série The Lost World: https://www.ivpress.com/john-h-walton * O texto da Torá citado pode ser encontrado na editora Sêfer: https://www.sefer.com.br/tora-a-lei-de-moises/1/ CONTATO: * Instagram: @alexandre.fernandes.df * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alexandre.fernandes.df --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexandre-fernandes-df/message

Sanjay C. Patel is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of comparative ancient and modern cosmology. He is also the discoverer of a solution to the centuries-old debate surrounding Biblical Genesis. The fruits of 30 years of research and 7 years of writing, Sanjay has authored a ground-breaking new book entitled: God Is Real: The Stunning New Convergence of Science and Spirituality. He has discovered over 100 new convergences of Science and ancient Spirituality. The amazing convergences support the belief in Spirituality and a transcendental existence. The 'science versus spirituality' debate is over. Science and spirituality converge. Another of Sanjay's achievements is the unique and unprecedented publication in three international science journals of his research demonstrating convergences between modern science and ancient Yoga Literature. The paradigm-breaking research concerns deep-sea volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. Sanjay's new discoveries were also presented at the 22nd International Congress of History of Science at Beijing, China, July 2005, where they were warmly received. Sanjay studied in a traditional setting as a monk for many years at an ashram in India. Subjects of his study included Theology, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Ancient Cosmology. During this time he also learned the ancient art of Yoga from a Grand Master and has practiced it five times a day for three decades. He has traveled extensively throughout India, UK, Canada, and USA with his message and mission to promote World Peace, Harmony, and Synergy. In August 2004, he delivered an enlightening talk on Work-Life Balance to 600 medical doctors at a seminar in Chicago where the bestselling author Deepak Chopra, M.D. was also a speaker. - www.sanjaycpatel.com listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Sanjay C. Patel is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of comparative ancient and modern cosmology. He is also the discoverer of a solution to the centuries-old debate surrounding Biblical Genesis. The fruits of 30 years of research and 7 years of writing, Sanjay has authored a ground-breaking new book entitled: God Is Real: The Stunning New Convergence of Science and Spirituality. He has discovered over 100 new convergences of Science and ancient Spirituality. The amazing convergences support the belief in Spirituality and a transcendental existence. The 'science versus spirituality' debate is over. Science and spirituality converge. Another of Sanjay's achievements is the unique and unprecedented publication in three international science journals of his research demonstrating convergences between modern science and ancient Yoga Literature. The paradigm-breaking research concerns deep-sea volcanoes and hydrothermal vents. Sanjay's new discoveries were also presented at the 22nd International Congress of History of Science at Beijing, China, July 2005, where they were warmly received. Sanjay studied in a traditional setting as a monk for many years at an ashram in India. Subjects of his study included Theology, Sanskrit, Yoga, and Ancient Cosmology. During this time he also learned the ancient art of Yoga from a Grand Master and has practiced it five times a day for three decades. He has traveled extensively throughout India, UK, Canada, and USA with his message and mission to promote World Peace, Harmony, and Synergy. In August 2004, he delivered an enlightening talk on Work-Life Balance to 600 medical doctors at a seminar in Chicago where the bestselling author Deepak Chopra, M.D. was also a speaker. - www.sanjaycpatel.com listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Are Genesis 1 and 2 literal? What's up with the differing timelines in those chapters? Where are the dinosaurs in the Bible? How do you know what ancient Hebrew words really meant? In this episode, Tim and Jon tackle your questions from the Ancient Cosmology series. Thanks to our audience for all your incredible questions!View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps How Can You Know the Correct Meaning of Ancient Words? (5:52 - 12:06)Can You Understand the Bible Without Other Resources? (12:06 - 21:04)What Is the Purpose of Creation in Genesis 1-2? (21:04 - 28:45)Are Genesis 1 and 2 Literal? (28:45 - 42:14)Where Are Dinosaurs in the Bible? (42:14 - 49:24)How Did Other Biblical Authors Interpret Genesis 1 and 2? (49:24 - 55:30)Referenced ResourcesInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins DebateJohn H. Walton, The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2-3 and the Human Origins DebateRobin A. Parry, The Biblical Cosmos: A Pilgrim's Guide to the Weird and Wonderful World of the BibleAlister McGrath (multiple works on the intersection of Christian and scientific cosmology)John Polkinghorne (multiple works on the intersection of Christian and scientific cosmology)Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSShow produced by Dan Gummel, Zach McKinley, and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

How compatible is the Bible with science? And why does the creation story look different between Genesis 1 and 2? In this episode, join Tim, Jon, and special guest Dr. John Walton as they discuss these questions and the necessity of studying ancient culture and cosmology to truly understand our Bibles today.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0-14:30)Part two (14:30-25:00)Part three (25:00-35:20)Part four (35:20-48:20)Part five (48:20-end)Referenced ResourcesInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.The BioLogos FoundationThe Faraday Institute for Science and ReligionShow Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSChillhop Essentials Summer 2021 EPShow produced by Dan Gummel, Zack McKinley, and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What does it mean that the biblical authors expected the return of Eden? The prophets anticipated waters of life from God would do miraculous things like restore the barren Dead Sea region to its former lush state and unite all humanity. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they follow the waters of life from Genesis 1-2 throughout time, in anticipation of the coming Day of the Lord.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0-11:15)Part two (11:15-28:30)Part three (28:30-35:45)Part four (35:45-end)Referenced ResourcesInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.Eric Mack, “New Science Suggests Biblical City of Sodom Was Smote by an Exploding Meteor,” Forbes Magazine, December 2018Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS“Solar Cove” by Mama AiutoChillhop Essential Summer 2021 EP“Imagination” by Montell FishShow produced by Dan Gummel, Zack McKinley, and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Are there two creation stories in Genesis? How do Genesis 1 and 2 fit together and into the rest of the biblical story? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore these questions and the theme of water in the opening chapters of the Bible. Yahweh's transformation of the chaos waters into waters of life set the stage for his calling upon his people and an important theme that will carry us from Genesis to Revelation.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00-9:20)Part two (9:20-13:45)Part three (13:45-26:50)Part four (26:50-end)Referenced ResourcesInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.L. Michael Morales, Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of the Book of LeviticusL. Michael Morales, Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and ExodusShow Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS“Canary Forest” by Middle School, Aso, AviinoShow produced by Dan Gummel, Zach McKinley, and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

The biblical authors often use creation imagery that clearly didn’t come from Genesis 1. Did they borrow from the creation accounts of other cultures? In this episode, join Tim and Jon for a deep dive into Genesis 1:1-2 and discover its similarity to other ancient cosmologies, plus one key difference: Yahweh is infinitely greater than all other gods.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00-9:00)Part two (9:00-26:00)Part three (26:00-40:00)Part four (40:00-50:00)Part five (50:00-56:30)Part six (56:30-end)Referenced ResourcesInterested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.L. Michael Morales, Tabernacle Prefigured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and ExodusGeorge Landes, Creation Traditions in Proverbs 8 and Genesis 1John Sailhamer, Genesis Unbound: A Provocative New Look at the Creation AccountShow Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS“Synth Groove” by An Awesome Supporter“Feather” by Waywell“Luvtea” by Autumn Keys“Bloc” by kv“Mind Your Time” by me.soShow produced by Dan Gummel, Zack McKinley, and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What is existence? What existed before humans did? Ancient people groups asked the same questions we do today, with totally different answers. In this episode, Tim and Jon survey the cosmologies of Israel’s neighbors, ancient Egypt, Canaan, and Babylon––people groups the biblical authors shared more in common with than modern readers––to shed light on the Bible’s creation account.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0-6:30)Part two (6:30-19:00)Part three (19:00-39:30)Part four (39:30-50:45)Part five (50:45-end)Referenced ResourcesInterested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.Hermann Gunkel, Creation and Chaos in the Primeval Era and the EschatonBernard Batto, In the Beginning: Essays on Creation Motifs in the Ancient Near East and the BibleShow Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSEvil Needle by Sound EscapesLightness by AnonymousShow produced by Dan Gummel, Zack McKinley, and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

What does the Bible really say about the origins of the universe? The biblical authors had a completely different framework for this question than we do. When we expect the Bible to settle our debates, we close ourselves off from understanding the text as they intended it. In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they kick off a new series on Genesis 1-3, beginning with a look at ancient cosmologies.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00-8:15)Part two (8:15-12:30)Part three (12:30-20:00)Part four (20:00-27:00)Part five (27:00-end)Referenced ResourcesInterested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.John H. Walton, Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old TestamentWilliam Brown, The Seven Pillars of Creation: The Bible, Science, and the Ecology of WonderShow Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSLofi Birds“Imagination” by Montell Fish“All Night” by Unwritten StoriesShow produced by Dan Gummel, Zack McKinley, and Cooper Peltz. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

This week I have to preach on the Transfiguration and I am once again confronted by the fact that nobody gets it. Oh yeah, Jesus is God... but we hardly get that either.  I also have to try to explain what Matthieu Pageau is saying about heaven and earth, and they actually come together.  Why didn't anyone need to explain before the 19th century what the Transfiguration meant?  Logos Bible software available at https://www.logos.com/Commentary Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYSXopxC8Z9u8yrYm9NufLXp06rxxfcNAThe Language of Creation https://amzn.to/367mTdLThe Discarded Image https://amzn.to/364ClaEJohn Walton Lost World of Genesis One https://amzn.to/2Z8jO9lWalton Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament https://amzn.to/2MXT2hxWalton Genesis One as Ancient Cosmology https://amzn.to/377ST1RThe Batchelor 2021 https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelor/cast/bachelor-2021-matt-jamesISBE International Standard Bible Encyclopedia https://amzn.to/2OpKWhXWhat happened to our villains? https://youtu.be/vnRP7SKzOgkHistory in English Words https://amzn.to/3dczgcG Click here to meetup with other channel viewers for conversation https://discord.gg/jdVk8XU Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg If you want to schedule a one-on-one conversation check here. https://paulvanderklay.me/2019/08/06/converzations-with-pvk/ There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333  If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/  All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos.  To support this channel/podcast on Paypal: https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin (BTC): 37TSN79RXewX8Js7CDMDRzvgMrFftutbPo To support this channel/podcast with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) qr3amdmj3n2u83eqefsdft9vatnj9na0dqlzhnx80h To support this channel/podcast with Ethereum (ETH): 0xd3F649C3403a4789466c246F32430036DADf6c62 Blockchain backup on Lbry https://lbry.tv/@paulvanderklay Powerpoints of Monologue videos are available for Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640

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Does Genesis 1-2 have an identifiable genre? We think so: Ancient Cosmology. Reading Genesis in light of this genre draws its meaning into clear focus by showing how Genesis argues against other cosmologies, presenting an entirely new vision of who God is and who we are. Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on website (http://www.biblefieldguides.com/) to learn more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/ (https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/) Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.com (http://www.biblefieldguides.com/) RESOURCES: Want more on reading Genesis 1-2 in light of its ancient genre? The Lost World of Genesis 1: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043 (https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043) Here are some of our favorite, accessible commentaries on Genesis: Jack Collins on how to read Genesis well: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575 (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575) Bruce Waltke: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586 (https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586) John Walton: https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170 (https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170)

2001-03-13 - Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell - Ancient Cosmology - Dr. Richard L. Thompson

Laird Scranton is the author of a series of books and other writings on ancient cosmology and language. These include articles published in the University of Chicago’s Anthropology News academic journal, Temple University’s Encyclopedia of African Religion and the Encyclopedia Britainnica. He is featured in John Anthony West’s Magical Egypt documentary series and in Carmen Boulter’s documentary The Pyramid Code. He is a frequent guest on a wide range of radio and podcast interview shows including Red Ice Radio in Europe, Art Bell’s Desert at Midnight, and Coast-to-Coast Radio with George Noory. He is also a frequent presenter at conferences whose focus is on ancient knowledge. These include Walter Cruttenden’s Conference on Precession and Ancient Knowledge (CPAK), the A.R.E.’s Ancient Mysteries Conference, Scotty Roberts and John Ward’s Paradigm Symposium, the Fringe New Jersey Conference, and James Swager's Megalithic Odyssey Symposium, in Marlborough, England.

Does life exist on other planets? If we discover an alien civilization, does that mean God won’t love us or hang out anymore? Is Allen’s alien superpower the lamest thing ever or the greatest? Our co-hosts answer these questions and more in this week’s episode on God and aliens. Conversation on Faith and Aliens (00:25) Alien Superpower Segment (47:46)     RELEVANT LINKS NASA Confirms Evidence That Liquid Water Flows on Today’s Mars (article)   Ancient Cosmology (image)   Lion King Astronomy Clip (youtube video) How many stars can you see on a clear, moonless night? (article) The Milky Way's 100 Billion Planets (NASA article) Exoplanet History - From Intuition to Discovery (article) How Many Galaxies Are there? (article) The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens? (1/2) (youtube video) Kardashev Scale (wikipedia article) The Deep Future: Crash Course Big History #10 (youtube video about potential human colonization of the galaxy) A New Physics Theory of Life (article on “life arises when you shine light at matter for long enough”) Life Might Spread Across Universe Like an 'Epidemic' in New Math Theory (“panspermia article) C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy (book series) What C.S. Lewis thought about space exploration and aliens (article) Xenocide: Volume Three of the Ender Quintet (book) Creationist Ken Ham Says Aliens Will Go To Hell So Let's Stop Looking For Them (article) Pope Francis says he would baptise aliens: 'Who are we to close doors?' (article) Poisonwood Bible (book) Water On Mars! (Political cartoon of Nestle drilling for water) Process Theology (wikipedia article) Open Theism (wikipedia article) Fact or Fiction?: NASA Spent Millions to Develop a Pen that Would Write in Space, whereas the Soviet Cosmonauts Used a Pencil (article) The War on Science (youtube video - “the bank bailout cost more than NASA’s entire 50 year running budget”) The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer (book) The Martian (book) How a book about fish nearly sank Isaac Newton's Principia (article) Tardigrades (wikipedia article) And God Blessed The World With The Babel Incident (article - an irenicon) Why Christians should get on board with space exploration (article) Health Benefits Of Bananas And Their Peels: 10 Unusual Ways To Use The Entire Fruit (article) Doctor Who (TV show) Firefly (TV Show) The James Bond gadget that turns you into a FISH: Mask lets you breathe underwater without oxygen tanks (article) Use Your imagination - Hook (youtube video)   CORRECTIONS For this episode (032): “The History of Fishes” was published in the 17th century (1686), Allen misspoke -- apologies.   THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen to Us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page Love Us

Aired Sunday, 23 August 2015, 2:00 PM ETAllayah discusses Ancient Cosmology with author Laird Scranton. He is a researcher and this is one of a series of books on how many ancient cultures link to the mysterious site Gobekli Tepe.How could multiple ancient cultures, spanning both years and geography, have strikingly similar creation myths and cosmologies? Why do the Dogon of Africa and the civilizations of ancient Egypt, India, Tibet, and China share sacred words and symbols? Revealing the existence of a long-forgotten primal culture and the world’s first center of higher learning, Laird Scranton shows how the sophisticated complex at Gobekli Tepe in Turkey is the definitive point of origin from which all the great civilizations of the past inherited their cosmology, esoteric teachings, and civilizing skills, such as agriculture, metallurgy, and stone masonry, fully developed.Scranton explains how the carved images on Gobekli Tepe’s stone pillars were the precursors to the sacred symbols of the Dogon, Egyptians, Tibetans, and Chinese as well as the matriarchal Sakti cult of ancient Iran and India. He identifies Gobekli Tepe as a remote mountain sanctuary of higher knowledge alluded to in Sakti myth, named like an important temple in Egypt, and defined in ancient Buddhist tradition as Vulture Peak. Scranton reveals how Gobekli Tepe’s enigmatic “H” carvings and animal symbolism, symbolic of stages of creation, was presented as a kind of prototype of written language accessible to the hunter-gathers who inhabited the region. He shows how the myths and deities of many ancient cultures are connected linguistically, extending even to the name of Gobekli Tepe and the Egyptian concept of Zep Tepi, the mythical age of the “First Time.”Identifying Gobekli Tepe not only as the first university but also as the first temple, perhaps built as a civilizing exercise, Scranton definitively places this enigmatic archaeological site at the point of origin of civilization, religion, and ancient science.About Guest Laird ScrantonLaird Scranton is a recognized authority on Dogon mythology and symbolism. A frequent guest on radio programs such as Coast to Coast AM and Red Ice Radio, he has been a featured speaker at national conferences on ancient mysteries, including the Paradigm Symposium. He is the author of several books, including The Science of the Dogon and China’s Cosmological Prehistory. He lives in Albany, New York.

We need reminding that even apart from human beings God is pleased with creation. God called everything good as it was created.Genesis 1: 1-25 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+1%3A+1-25&version=NRSVSome notes:1) The first part of the message attempts to get us thinking about how Genesis 1 is not in conflict with science, and that the creation account in Genesis is telling the story of God's activity in creation from a particular way of thinking about it. Much of this part of the message is based on John Walton's article, "Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology."Walton argues that the Ancient Hebrews though differently about the act of creation. It was not about material creation, but about ordering, naming and giving function to things that were without function.2) All you need to know is the first four words "In the beginning God"3) The second part of the message focusses more on our approach to the creation and how it ought to be one of wonder and awe. During some of this message, there was a video played about Norway. You can find that video here.  

This week on the Voices In My Head Podcast I am joined by Dr. John H. Walton, author of "The Lost World of Genesis One". John's research and his energized presentations are rooted in his passion for drawing people into a better understanding of God's self-revelation in Scripture. He is currently a professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School and he focuses his research on the literature and cultures of the ancient Near East and the Old Testament, with a particular interest in Genesis.  In addition to teaching for 20 years at Moody Bible Institute, John has authored many articles and books, including The Lost World of Genesis One, Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology, and Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament all available from Inter-varsity Press. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

This week on the Voices In My Head Podcast I am joined by Dr. John H. Walton, author of "The Lost World of Genesis One". John's research and his energized presentations are rooted in his passion for drawing people into a better understanding of God's self-revelation in Scripture. He is currently a professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School and he focuses his research on the literature and cultures of the ancient Near East and the Old Testament, with a particular interest in Genesis.  In addition to teaching for 20 years at Moody Bible Institute, John has authored many articles and books, including The Lost World of Genesis One, Genesis 1 as Ancient Cosmology, and Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament all available from Inter-varsity Press.

Transcript: The creation of the universe is described in the oldest writings that come down to us from cultures like the Babylonian, the Egyptian, the Greek, the Chinese, and the Indian. In Indian legend the universe is a giant egg which is brought forth from the void by the creator Prajapati. In Tahitian legend Ta'aroa creates the universe out of the immensity of pure space and forms the rocky substance of the Earth. In the Norse legend there’s nothing at all with frost to the north and fire to the south until the heat melts the frost, and from the liquid drops the giant Ymir grows who creates the world. These are examples of mythological cosmology, the description of the universe that ties cosmology to human cultures and to the stories that people have always told about the night sky.