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• SDS 10

  This episode concludes our series on the treatments for Sodom Derangement Syndrome. In it, Dr. Collins points out that even ancient writers used figurative and metaphorical language, especially regarding the ruination and destruction of civilizations. Now for our (air)burst of inspiration!Symptom #10: ignorance of or ignoring the interpretation of biblical destruction-annihilation language in its ancient Near Eastern contextTreatment: studying and comprehending the nature of destruction-annihilation language in the Old TestamentFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:Facebook: X: Instagram: Substack:

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• SDS 9

  Tall el-Hammam was a very large city-state, during the Middle Bronze Age. This fact is further indication that it is the city of Sodom. In this episode, Dr. Collins continues his diagnosis and treatment of Sodom Derangement Syndrome.Symptom #9: Ignorance of or ignoring the primary and secondary geographical data for the location of Zoar Treatment: A good dose of proper hermeneutics on all the biblical passages relevant to the location of Zoar, as well as the archaeological and secondary geographical indicatorsFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:FacebookXInstagram Substack

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• SDS 8

  Tall el-Hammam was a very large city-state, during the Middle Bronze Age. This fact is further indication that it is the city of Sodom. In this episode, Dr. Collins continues his diagnosis and treatment of Sodom Derangement Syndrome.Symptom #8: ignorance of or ignoring the primary biblical texts in terms of the architectural features of Sodom, and the sophisticated landscape utilization of this Middle Bronze Age city-stateTreatment: an adequate understanding of what archaeology reveals about the city-state constituting the Land of the KikkarFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:FacebookXInstagram Substack

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• SDS 7 - Part 2

  Dr. Collins continues his treatment for Sodom Derangement Syndrome symptom seven. Say that seven times fast! Or better yet, just watch this episode!Symptom #7: ignorance of or ignoring the facts of the Genesis Sodom texts regardingthe city itself and associated events, and the archaeological data commensurate withthose textsTreatment: a good dose of textual understanding revealing details about the city ofSodom, along with an adequate understanding of the relevant archaeological dataFor expanded information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and become a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:FacebookXInstagramSubstack

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• SDS 7 - Part 1

  The Bible says a lot about the location of Sodom. To recognize where it is located, you need to understand both the geography of the land and the cultural influence boundaries of ancient civilizations during that time. Dr. Collins continues his series on treating Sodom Derangement Syndrome!Symptom #7: ignorance of or ignoring the facts of the Genesis Sodom texts regarding the city itself and associated events, and the archaeological data commensurate with those texts Treatment: a good dose of textual understanding revealing details about the city of Sodom, along with an adequate understanding of the relevant archaeological dataFor more information on this episode's topic, look up Dr. Steven Collins on Substack and consider becoming a subscriber.Follow Tall-el Hammam and TSU on Social Media:Facebook X Instagram Substack

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