
After the Fact: Wordplay at Babel? with Dr. Tracy McKenzie
About this episode
Dr. Tracy McKenzie joins Kyle to discuss the story of Babel in Genesis 11.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Is there anything interesting happening in the story of Babel in Genesis 11 that we might miss?
- Is the author of scripture intentionally using puns and word play?
Helpful Definitions:
- שָׁם (Hebrew): Shem, name, and there.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Tracy McKenzie the Associate Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Genesis 11, 9, 10, 12:1-3
- “From Proverb to Prophecy: Textual Production and Theology in Proverbs 30:1–6” Article by Dr. Tracy McKenzie
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