Wherever we find references to Babylon in the Bible, we’re frequently reminded of man’s failed attempt to ascend to the heavens. This is due in part to the fact that “Babel” and “Babylon” happen to be the same word in Hebrew. On this edition, Shane walks through a variety of Old Testament passages that relate to this theme and contrasts them with prophecies about Israel’s coming Messiah.
SHOW NOTES
To read various selections from Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, Josephus, and others that Shane cited on this episode, click here.
Articles
Archaeological Discoveries Related to Nebuchadnezzar II, Shane Rosenthal
The Tower of Babel, Shane Rosenthal
New Life in the New Year, Shane Rosenthal
Justin Martyr on the Importance of Fulfilled Prophecy, Shane Rosenthal
Isaiah’s Prophecy of the Messiah’s Birth, Shane Rosenthal
Finding Christ in All of Scripture, Shane Rosenthal (PDF)
Why Should We Believe the Bible?, Shane Rosenthal
Identifying Babylon The Great, Shane Rosenthal (coming soon)
Books
Babylonian Life & History, E.A. Wallis Budge—FREE
God Dwells Among Us, G.K. Beale & Mitchell Kim
The Temple & The Tabernacle, J. Daniel Hays
Pierced for Our Transgressions, Andrew Sach & Others
The Gospel According to Isaiah 53, Bock & Glaser
Brave By Faith, Alistair Begg
Echoes of Exodus, Roberts & Wilson
Him We Proclaim, Dennis Johnson
We Who Wrestle With God, Jordan Peterson
Audio
Jacob’s Ladder, with Richard Bauckham, Michael Horton & others
The Intersection of Church & State, with David Van Drunen
The Big Picture, with J. Daniel Hays
How to Read & Interpret the Bible, with Mike Brown
Worship in Spirit & Truth, with G.K. Beale
Jewish Views of the Messiah, with Daniel Boyarin
Were Jews Expecting a Suffering Messiah?
Life in a Post-Christian World, with Alistair Begg
Video
Exploring Babylon & The Prophecies Against Her, Joel Kramer
The Message of Daniel, John Lennox
The Tower of Babel, Jordan Peterson
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