Tag Archives: Freud

Exodus and Theodicy

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Andrew Battista

One of the great scenes in the OT occurs in the beginning of Exodus (3:11-14), where God confronts Moses by a burning bush. After some discussion between the two figures, God refuses to provide Moses with a name for himself, saying … Continue reading →

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The Lot Complex

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Andrew Battista

For Wednesday’s class, we’ll focus on the Lot sequence in Genesis 19-20. Re-read this brief section and also read The Lot Complex chapter by Robert Polhemus, which comes from his 2005 book, Lot’s Daughters: Sex, Redemption, and Women’s Quest for … Continue reading →