I discuss the significance of Miriam in the story of the Exodus, suggesting that she is much more important than commonly recognized.
Tag: Exodus
Discussing Echoes of Exodus with Josh Butler
I recently joined Josh Butler to discuss Echoes of Exodus on his church’s podcast. You can listen to the episode here.
Theopolis Podcast: Q&A with Peter Leithart and James Jordan (Circumcision, Leprosy, Goliath)

Peter Leithart, James Jordan, and I answer three questions sent in by listeners: 1. why weren’t the Israelites circumcised in the wilderness? 2. What is the meaning of the second sign of leprosy given to Moses? 3. Is the strong man of Jesus’ teaching to be connected with Goliath?
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The Family of Abraham: Part 42—Our Story?
In this, the final part of my series on the story of the family of Abraham, I discuss what relevance it might have for us today.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 41—The Continuing Adventures
Today, I discuss a few of the echoes of the Genesis narrative in later stories in Scripture.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 40—Disposing of the Bodies
Chapter 50 of Genesis gives a lot of attention to the embalming and burial of bodies. Within this episode I explore why this is.
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Jonah’s Ark
Within this episode, I discuss the connection between the stories of Jonah and Noah explored in this video by The Bible is Art. See also my ‘Boat Stories’ Theopolis article.
The Dimensions of Noah’s Ark
Within this episode, I reflect upon the significance of the dimensions of Noah’s Ark.
The Family of Abraham: Part 23—Jacob and Esau Reconciled
I discuss Genesis 33 and the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 22—Wrestling With God
Today, I discuss Genesis 32, where Jacob prepares to encounter Esau and wrestles with God at the Jabbok.
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