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Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss the division of the kingdom of Israel in 1 Kings 12. Topics include the exercise of power at the expense of covenantal community, the importance of understanding tradition, and the unending masculine obsession with loin size. 

Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss 2 Samuel 5-6, the story of David bringing the ark to Jerusalem. They wrestle with divine sanction for ruling authorities, the holiness of God, and the importance of wearing underpants.

Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss Ruth and Naomi, the status of foreigners, immigrants, and minorities in our communities, and whether the Bible passes the Bechdel Test.

This week the Narrative Lectionary leads us into Deuteronomy where Dr. Robert Williamson and Dr. Amy Robertson discuss the 10 commandments and the great commandment known as the Shema.  

Intro music "Up Folk" by Ketsa. Used by free license via Creative Commons. URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Above_and_Below/Up_Folk_1789

Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss the sojourn of the Israelites in Egypt, the brave women of the Exodus, Moses' encounter with the burning bush, and the mysterious name of God. 

Intro music "Up Folk" by Ketsa. Used by free license via Creative Commons. URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Above_and_Below/Up_Folk_1789

Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson wrestle with the story of Jacob and his midnight encounter with God at the River Jabbok.

Dr. Amy Robertson and Dr. Robert Williamson discuss the story of God visiting Abraham and Sarah at the Oaks of Mamre.

In this week's episode, biblical scholars Robert Williamson Jr and Amy Robertson dig into the creation of humankind as told in Genesis 2.