Conversations about the Primeval History
"What's with all the blessing and cursing?"
"Does ruach elohim refer to the Holy Spirit?"
by Joel D. Ruark & Amy Peeler
In this episode, we discuss the statements of blessing and cursing in the Primeval History, and draw some theological conclusions about what it means for God to "bless" and to "curse." Recorded on 7 August 2026.
In this episode, Joel and Amy sift through the options for translating the Hebrew phrase "ruach elohim" in Gen 1:2, including a discussion of the meaning of the Greek equivalent phrase "pneuma theou." Recorded on 29 July 2026.
Drs. Joel Ruark and Amy Peeler introduce themselves and the podcast. They discuss some differences between the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint, then examine a case study of a textual variant in Gen 1:8, "and God saw that it was good."