Uncovering Sodom and Gomorrah w/ Dr. Dylan Johnson

What really happened in Sodom and Gomorrah?

In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Dylan Johnson, an expert in ancient Near Eastern texts and Hebrew Bible scholarship, to explore one of the Bible’s most controversial stories.

Together, they unpack:

-The historical and cultural backdrop of Sodom and Gomorrah
-How hospitality, injustice, and oppression shaped the biblical narrative
-Why scholars believe the story evolved over time
-What archaeology and outside texts tell us (and don’t tell us)
-How different biblical writers, from Ezekiel to Jude, interpreted Sodom’s sin
-Whether the cities were real, symbolic, or both

This isn’t your average take on Sodom and Gomorrah. It’s deep, thoughtful, and full of insight for believers, skeptics, and Bible nerds alike.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Sodom and Gomorrah
• 3:58 Dylan Johnson's Academic Journey
• 6:58 Historical vs. Devotional Reading of the Bible
• 9:53 The Biblical Narrative of Sodom and Gomorrah
• 12:35 The Role of Hospitality in the Narrative
• 15:27 Theological Implications of Sodom's Sin
• 18:29 Authorship of Genesis and Historical Context
• 21:20 Archaeological Insights on Sodom and Gomorrah
• 26:18 The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah: A Historical Perspective
• 28:28 The Significance of Sodom and Gomorrah in Biblical Narratives
• 30:35 Sodom as an Archetype of Sin
• 34:24 Cultural Values and Customs in Ancient Near Eastern Contexts
• 37:28 The Evolution of the Sodom and Gomorrah Narrative
• 41:29 Encouraging a Deeper Understanding of Biblical Texts