#28: Intergenerational Punishment – Changing Worldviews in the Bible

In this episode we discuss the approach to divine intergenerational punishment (the punishment of a future generation for the sins of a past generation) in the Bible, such as in the “Divine Attributes” enumerated in Exodus, and how we can see a distinctive shift in the attitude toward intergenerational punishment in Jeremiah and Ezekiel.

Why did such a shift occur?

What “problems” does the belief in intergenerational punishment solve, and why does the attitude toward this punishment change so drastically at the end of the First Temple period?

Listen and post your questions and comments here!

3 Responses to "#28: Intergenerational Punishment – Changing Worldviews in the Bible"

Travis says:

June 5, 2018 at 11:49 am

I have a side question: what caused the new individualism that you discussed towards the end? Also it seems like the Orient still structures things in terms of community much more than the West. How has that changed from the temple period you discussed? Any way you could give an example to help clear out up for me.

Also I LOVED the podcast especially your enthusiasm, it is infectious to say the least!
1. Miryam Brand says:
  
  July 5, 2018 at 10:53 pm
  
  Thank you, Travis! Check out the latest episode — hopefully it will answer your question. I am also planning on uploading a summary that should make this a bit clearer.
Rafael says:

August 8, 2019 at 12:58 am

??????

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