The Cloudcast, ep. 9: Genesis 10 & the table of nations (why 70???)

20/05/2025 1h 2min

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Rev. Bruce Timm – Redeemer Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MNRev. Josh Reber – Faith Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN & Trinity Lutheran Church, Clear Lake, MNRev. David Buchs – Concordia Lutheran Church, Fairhaven, MNChapters00:00 Introduction to Bruce Timm's Comic Journey00:48 Exploring the Septuagint Myth02:09 The Table of Nations and the Number 7004:08 The Significance of Numbers in Scripture08:50 Church Attendance and External Metrics12:43 The Role of Prosperity and Sin16:23 Genealogies and Their Importance20:06 Nimrod: A Complex Character23:35 Language and Theological Reflection31:51 Language and Cultural Homogenization33:43 Genealogy and Historical Connections35:24 Humor and Personal Anecdotes38:40 Contemporary Religious Polling and Conversations44:17 Literature and Philosophical Reflections49:59 The Nature of Religion and Morality55:29 Cultural Preservation and Happiness01:01:11 Closing Thoughts and Future Discussions