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Iron and Myth 39: Judah Maccabee and Brian Godawa’s Strategy of Theological Imagination

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This may be my most unique interview this year because the insightful questions of the Iron and Myth crew got me talking about my own philosophy of writing and how I adapt the Bible and history into novels.

The so-called silent centuries between the Book of Malachi and the Gospel of Matthew weren’t as quiet as we’ve been taught.

This month, the Iron and Myth crew discusses a fictionalized account of Judea’s struggle for independence in the second century BC from the rule (and gods) of their Greek overlords by Iron and Myth regular and best-selling author Brian Godawa (Godawa.com), Judah Maccabee Part 1: Abomination of Desolation and Judah Maccabee Part 2: Against the Gods of Greece.

Derek Gilbert (View from the Bunker) Doug Van Dorn (DouglasVanDorn.com) and Dr. Judd Burton (BurtonBeyond.net) join Brian to discuss the historical and theological significance of the centuries between the Old and New Testaments, focusing on the story of Hanukkah and the Maccabees.

We analyze the role of Antiochus Epiphanes, the Maccabean revolt, and the implications of these events on Jewish history and theology.

Our conversation also explores the nature of historical fiction and how it can be approached from a truth perspective, emphasizing the importance of understanding divine authorities and principalities in the context of these narratives.

Brian shares how he balances myth and history in biblical narratives, emphasizing the concept of ‘mytho-history’ as a blend of mythological and historical storytelling.

He explores the role of fiction in understanding scripture, the importance of cultural context, and how integrating non-biblical stories can enhance biblical narratives.

Watch or listen here.

The Gods of Göbekli Tepe: Evidence of the Watchers in History – Iron and Myth Podcast

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It’s called the world’s oldest temple.

While only a small portion of the site has been excavated, the clues point to one solid conclusion: It was meant as a point of contact with the gods.

Our usual Iron and Myth crew is joined by special guest Dr. Aaron Judkins (aaronjudkins.com, aaronjudkins.substack.com), co-author with Dr. Judd Burton (burtonbeyond.net) of the best-selling book Decoding Göbekli Tepe: Biblical Anatolia and the Watchers (https://amzn.to/4hcbvyX).

Rounding out the discussion are Doug Van Dorn (douglasvandorn.com), author, pastor of the Reformed Baptist Church of Northern Colorado in Boulder and host of the Giant Steps podcast, and Brian Godawa (godawa.com), best-selling author and award-winning screenwriter, whose new novels Judah Maccabee, Part 1: Abomination of Desolation and Judah Maccabee, Part 2: Against the Gods of Greece will be the topic of next month’s Iron and Myth. 

Our conversation digs into the significance of Göbekli Tepe, exploring its classification as the world’s oldest temple and the cultural implications of its construction.

The discussion highlights the mysterious influences that may have contributed to the site’s creation, including supernatural elements and connections to biblical narratives.

Recent discoveries at Göbekli Tepe, including evidence of habitation and the symbolism of the vulture stone, are examined, alongside the ongoing research and future excavations that may further illuminate this ancient site. Judd and Aaron explore the historical and spiritual significance of Göbekli Tepe, discussing its connections to biblical narratives, the influence of supernatural entities known as the Watchers, and the site’s implications for understanding ancient burial practices and archaeoastronomy. 

Finally, they share the links between Göbekli Tepe and the first humans, Adam and Eve, emphasizing the site’s role in the broader context of ancient history and its relevance to modern biblical studies.

Watch or listen here.