In this episode, we begin the story of Abram and Sarai, who will soon get new names - Abraham and Sarah. This is the origin story of the Israelites, of Judeo-Christianity, and by extension much of Western civilization. But like all great stories, there will be plenty of strife and adventure first.
Show Notes
Terah loses a son
Cursed by the moon go
Chaldean map https://cdn.britannica.com/70/277570-004-2D030B91.jpg
Cursed by the moon god
Christianity shaped mustard. And also Western Civilization
Learning God's language
75-year-old Abram risks it all on faith
Altars are for more than sacrifices
Sacrifice is for you more than God
A septuagenarian smoke show
Renting out your wife for fabulous cash and prizes!
Before the Law, there was Grace
No (or not enough) country for (both) old men
The Sodomites rebel, then they fall into tar pits
Lot's kidnap and valiant rescue
Abram rescues Lot
An eternal promise and a dark prophesy