Elohim Debate

We'll look at the origins and definition of the word "monotheism", what it does well and not well, and an alternative word that captures the biblical view of God in a way that monotheism simply can't.

When a biblical text is ambiguous or difficult, it should be understood in light of clearer passages that address the same topic.

Originally posted on douglasvandorn.com Everyone has heard of Zeus and the other gods of the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and, well pretty...

When interpreting Scripture, it’s not enough to point to a verse where a certain word appears and assume we’ve proven our case. Words have ranges of meaning, and the correct meaning in any given passage is determined by context.

An interaction with the original author's own words, showing where clarity is being assumed rather than demonstrated, where key terms are left undefined, and where significant scholarly work is ignored.

Originally posted on douglasvandorn.com Two verses often arise as a common objection to the idea that other gods are properly called...