Noah: First Impressions as Prologue, with Adam Miglio: Genesis 5:29 and 6:6-8
About this episode
Dr. Adam E. Miglio discusses the introduction of Noah in Genesis and the significance of wordplay in the flood narrative.
When Noah ( Noach ) is first introduced in Genesis 5, it is said that "he will bring us relief ( nacham )." This and other wordplays will feature significantly throughout the entire story of the flood, not least in Gen. 6:6-8. Dr. Adam E. Miglio , a frequent contributor to our podcast, is Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College . His publications include The Gilgamesh Epic in Genesis 1-11: Peering into the Deep and Tribe and State: The Dynamics of International Politics and the Reign of Zimri-Lim . Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4dpBfZV M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/49rF9iw
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