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Podcast: The DemystifySci Podcast
Episode: Cult of the Chosen: How Power Rewrote Biblical Mythology - Dr. Jennifer Bird, DSPod #226
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Today we are setting sail on a captivating journey through biblical scholarship and linguistic analysis with biblical scholar Dr. Jennifer Grace Bird. Dr. Bird brings a wide range of disciplines to her analysis from mathematics to theology and especially direct translations from antiquity. Discover the evolution of sacred texts over millennia, shaped by power dynamics, cultural influences, and linguistic sleight of hand. We explore the changing meanings of parables, the impact of imperialism, and the enduring quest for mysticism. Join us for an illuminating exploration of language...