Biblical Baggage

Chelsea and Morgan wrap up the first creation story by diving into Babylon's myths. Genesis 1 LINKS: Enuma Elish (wikipedia) Enuma Elish (full text) LEGO Film - Genesis, The Creation Story Commonly Used Sources

The last few days of creation! Links: Nine Views of Creation

Chelsea and Morgan read through the first few days of creation.

Chelsea tells us some more stories about Daniel, and Morgan convinces us to burn puppet people alive. Daniel 1-3   LINKS: Nebuchadnezzar II - Wikipedia VeggieTales: Rach, Shack, and Benny Our commonly used sources

After Nebby builds a 90 foot tall statue, three of his jewish servants refuse to bow. Daniel 1-3   LINKS: Nebuchadnezzar II - WikipediaOur commonly used sources

Sleep is kicking Nebby's ass and he can't even remember his own dreams.   Daniel 1-3   LINKS: Nebuchadnezzar II - Wikipedia

Daniel gets taken as a royal prisoner and declines the king's food.   Daniel 1-3 What is the actual names for Shadrach Meshach and Abednego? Nebuchadnezzar II - Wikipedia

Chelsea and Morgan try to remember Daniel's story before doing the reading.

Laws discussed: Numbers 5:11-31(Ordeal of the bitter water) Deuteronomy 14:1(What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 14:1) Leviticus 15:19-33(A 5 minute theology of periods) (Culture and menstruation) Deuteronomy 21 1-9 Leviticus 11:13-19(Does the Bible call a bat a bird?) (Why Were Birds of Prey Unclean?) Leviticus 11.20-22(Verse by Verse Bible Commentary) (Clean and Unclean Animals)      

Things get even weirder as Morgan dives into The Iliad. 1 Samuel 17 LINKS: Goliath (Wikipedia)Goliath and the Dragon (Wikipedia)VeggieTales: Dave and the Giant PickleOur commonly used sources Previous Laws Episode

King Saul agrees to let David face off with Goliath, and it goes surprisingly well for him! Was David ever really an underdog? 1 Samuel 17 LINKS: Goliath (Wikipedia)Our Commonly Used sourcesThe unheard story of David and GoliathRuth vs. Orpah: The High Stakes of Life  

Not even King Saul will face Goliath. Then, a young David decides to get involved. 1 Samuel 17 LINKS: Goliath (Wikipedia)Our Commonly Used sources

Morgan and Chelsea try to remember David and Goliath.

Baby Boy Jesus and Pagan Christmas! LINKS: Christmas Isn't Christian: The Pagan Roots of the Winter HolidayThe Nativity Story (2006)The Birth of Jesus Christ (Animated Short)Commonly Used Sources

After the Magi ditched King Herod, he decides to start killing babies. LINKS: Herod Archelaus The Nativity Story (2006) The Birth of Jesus Christ (Animated Short) Commonly Used Sources

DON'T TRUST WIKIPEDIA Jacob wrestling with the angel (WIKIPEDIA).

God wrestles Jacob, and cheats! LINK: Filet Mignon: The prohibition against eating the sciatic nerve Jacob Wrestles with Esaus Angel Jacob wrestling with the angel (WIKIPEDIA) Jacob Wrestles (Animated Short)  

King Herod is afraid of a tiny baby. LINKS: Herod Archelaus The Nativity Story (2006) The Birth of Jesus Christ (Animated Short) Why Did the Magi Bring Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh? Who Were the Magi? Commonly Used Sources

A group of shepherds meet a famous baby! LINKS   Herod Archelaus The Nativity Story (2006) The Birth of Jesus Christ (Animated Short) Commonly Used Sources

The classic nativity story doesn't line up. LINKS: Serious Problems With Luke's CensusChristmas Urban Legends: No Room at the Inn No Room For An Inn Census of Quirinius (Wikipedia) Herod Archelaus The Nativity Story (2006) The Birth of Jesus Christ (Animated Short) Commonly Used Sources