King Saul is one of the most intriguing figures in the Bible Story. While showing much potential, the first political king of Israel just can&#39;t seem to get it right. In this episode we dive into the structure of a Tragic Hero narrative and pull out details from the story which have been forcing readers for generations to consider the following question: Was King Saul doomed to failure from the start? Listen to find out.
 
Topics Covered:
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 <li>The Structure of a Tragic Hero Narrative</li>
 <li>Saul&#39;s Nobility</li>
 <li>Fatal Flaws, Woundedness</li>
 <li>What Saul and Walter White have in common</li>
 <li>Embracing the wound as transformation</li>
 <li>Overcoming the wound as a separator between a hero and a tragic hero.</li>
 <li>Saul and Zoolander--both ridiculously good-looking</li>
 <li>The symbolism of Saul&#39;s sword</li>
 <li>The symbolism of Saul&#39;s death</li>
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Jonah, The Prodigal Son, and The Primordial Sea Monster

This podcast explores The Bible as a work of literature. We dig into themes, patterns, motifs, archetypes, and all kinds of literary criticism and interpretations. We also tackle controversial topics from The Bible, and riff on listener generated questions and topics.