S6 E21 | Dr. Elizabeth Backfish and Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot | Exploring Ancient Israel’s World in the Hebrew Bible (Part 2)

In Part 2 of their conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick is joined by both Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot and Dr. Elizabeth Backfish, co-authors of "Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible: Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel." They explore the cultural, historical, and theological context of ancient Israel, focusing on themes such as worship, offerings, law, wisdom, and hospitality. They also delve into how sacrifices and temple practices shaped everyday life and examine the enduring significance of being made in the image of God. They also highlight the distinctiveness of biblical law and wisdom literature, as well as the role of food, feasting, and hospitality in community life, offering insights for both ancient and modern faith practice.

Resources Mentioned: 

The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Grounded Theology in the Hebrew Bible:

Exploring the Cultural Context That Formed Ancient Israel by Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot and Dr. Elizabeth Backfish  

The Liberating Image: The Imago Dei in Genesis 1 by Dr. J. Richard Middleton

Corporal Punishment in the Bible: A Redemptive-Movement Hermeneutic for Troubling Texts by Dr. William J. Webb

The Image of God in the Garden of Eden by Dr. Catherine J. McDowell

The Hebrew Bible, the Old Testament, and Historical Criticism: Jews and Christians in Biblical Studies by Dr. Jon D. Levenson

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