Gary A. Rendsburg
Professor of Biblical Studies, Hebrew Language, and Ancient Judaism (Rutgers University); cited here as the episode's expert guest discussing Genesis and Mesopotamian flood traditions.
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Jul 28, 2021 • 48min
Five Views on the Exodus (pt 3) - Gary Rendsburg
Professor Gary Rendsburg discusses the Egyptian evidence for the Israelite Exodus, 'Egyptianisms' in the Pentateuch, and the historicity of Exodus events. They explore the importance of Exodus to Jewish and Christian beliefs and its connection to Passover and Easter.
Mar 30, 2026 • 36min
Gen 7 : The Flood: The Bible vs. Mesopotamia
Dr. Gary Rendsburg, a scholar of biblical studies and ancient Judaism at Rutgers, explores Genesis 7 alongside Mesopotamian flood tales. He maps striking parallels and crucial contrasts. Short, sharp comparisons highlight why the biblical flood reads differently theologically and literarily. Conversations cover covenant themes, cultural familiarity with Gilgamesh, and how the story’s shape endures.
