Episode 2 The Serpent’s Tongue and Ours: Language and the Meaning of Morality
The story of the sin in Eden is enigmatic, but if we look carefully, we will also find, amidst mankind’s failings, tales of love and gratitude. We will see how, rightly understood, the devastating dangers and powerful potential of the spoken word lie at the heart of all the stories leading up to the flood.
Text: Genesis 2-6
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