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Historical Interpretation of Genesis 6 Posts

Dive deep into the historical interpretations of Genesis 6:1–4 and explore how ancient Jewish and Christian thinkers understood the "sons of God" and the Nephilim. This category gathers and examines primary sources from early church fathers, Second Temple literature, medieval commentators, and even Islamic scholars, tracing the evolution of interpretations from the supernatural angelic view to the later human Sethite perspective.

Through carefully curated quotations and analysis, these posts provide a valuable resource for anyone interested in biblical theology, church history, and the shifting hermeneutical approaches to one of the most mysterious passages in Scripture. Whether you're a scholar, student, or just a curious reader, this collection offers a fascinating journey through the centuries of theological thought.
June 11, 2025

The Sethite View: A Case Study in Misguided Exegesis

“The sons of God without a shadow of a doubt were the Sethites.” — H.C. Leupold Let’s be honest:  when someone firmly establishes their argument with “without a shadow of a doubt,” it’s a bit of a red …

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June 2, 2025

What the "Watcher" Stone Does and Doesn’t Tell Us

Mount Hermon is a towering peak visible from miles away, looming on the northern horizon of ancient Israel.  It has long attracted religious significance across cultures, from Canaanite to Roman, and perhaps most famously in the Jewish apocalyp…

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March 20, 2025

Genesis 6:1-4 Historical Interpretation, Part 2

During my episodes outlining the historical interpretation of Genesis 6:1-4, I said I would make a blog post with the quotes I was using, so that they would be easy to reference.  So here are the quotes from part 2 of the discussion:  …

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