Sacred Garden: Cultivating Religious Literacy

Waters, Words, and Walls: Genesis 9-11

Alexandra Virginia Season 1 Episode 7

Explore humanity's raw struggle in Genesis 9-11, from the promise of the rainbow covenant after the flood's devastation to the ambition and division of Babel. We trace the spread of Noah's descendants and the "roots of nations," witnessing both divine mercy and the burgeoning diversity of humankind. Discover how the Tower of Babel reveals the complexities of human ambition and the drive for power. 

Join us as we reflect on these ancient narratives and their enduring relevance to our shared human story, marked by grace and frailty. 

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