Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy
Join us in the Sacred Garden, a podcast dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of stories found within canonical religious books. Through readings and insightful commentary, we embark on a journey of religious literacy, understanding the profound impact these stories have had on human history and culture.
Whether you're seeking to deepen your own faith, broaden your understanding of different belief systems, or simply satisfy your curiosity about the human experience, Sacred Garden offers a space for exploration and reflection.
We delve into these ancient texts as powerful storytelling tools, recognizing their impact on art, literature, and our collective consciousness. This podcast is free from any religious agenda, encouraging you to cultivate your own understanding and appreciation for the diverse expressions of human spirituality.
Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy
Abraham: Idol Smasher
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Alexandra Virginia
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Season 1
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Episode 10
Abraham's wild youth? Jubilees 11-12 goes there. Forget the nice stories. This is about smashing idols and changing the world.
- Chapter 11: Bad times. Family lines show how things went wrong.
- Chapter 12: Abraham fights his dad, destroys idols, finds God, and starts a big deal.
This is the real story, not the usual one. We're breaking down Abraham's rebellion and the start of his covenant. Get ready to see things differently.
The biblical stories featured in this episode are drawn from the Tanakh. We encourage you to explore these rich texts further by obtaining your own copy HERE. This podcast serves as a starting point for reflection and discussion, and we believe engaging directly with the scriptures will deepen your understanding. Please read along and join us again for further insights and open conversation.
