One of the reasons I would conclude that the Leviathan of the Bible is likely to be a mythical creature is because it has its roots in mythology outside of Israelite religion, and I think its mythical properties can be seen quite well in Job 41—especially when God says that, “When he raises himself up,…
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The Flood
Noah’s Ark is a famous story that many Christians have heard over and over again. But our modern minds want to know: Was it fact or legend? Working off of the book The Lost World of the Flood, I offer a conclusion that hybrids the two possibilities. Check out this podcast episode on 1208GREENWOOD’s webpage or simply…
The Mythical Leviathan
One of the reasons I would conclude that Leviathan is likely to be a mythical creature is because its mythical properties can be seen quite well in Job 41—especially when God says that, “When he raises himself up, the mighty are afraid; at the crashing they are beside themselves” (Job 41:25). I’d like to draw…
Audiobook on Bible Creatures Now Available!
My new audiobook, Kaiju of Biblical Proportions, just came out today! While the physical and digital versions were designed to be quite artistic in design, you can get the core of the book in audiobook form. Godzilla, Mothra, and Gamera are all well-known kaiju in Japanese stories and movies. These strange creatures, often of enormous size, tend…
