In Create From Chaos, Mara Measor invites listeners to step into the first pages of the Bible anew. Each episode weaves together biblical scholarship, original music, and personal narrative as Mara explores how these ancient stories might continue to speak into our present lives.
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In Create From Chaos, Mara Measor invites listeners to step into the first pages of the Bible anew. Each episode weaves together biblical scholarship, original music, and personal narrative as Mara explores how these ancient stories might continue to speak into our present lives.
Mara explores day five of creation, where creatures of the sea and sky are created. She gives special attention to the "great sea creatures" (tanin) and how this connects to the serpent/monster motif throughout ancient literature.
"Every single creature is full of God and a book about God. Every creature is a word of God. If I spent enough time with the tiniest creature — even a caterpillar — I would never have to prepare a sermon. So full of God is every creature." (Meister Eckhart)
KEY THEMES:
• The Bible's surprising mention of sea monsters in creation
• Cross-cultural myths about sea monsters and chaos
• How humans can become "monstrous" by opposing natural order
• Personal reflections on the octopus and wildness
REFERENCES:
• The Bible Project’s Chaos Dragon podcast series
• Robin Parry's The Biblical Cosmos
Create From Chaos
In Create From Chaos, Mara Measor invites listeners to step into the first pages of the Bible anew. Each episode weaves together biblical scholarship, original music, and personal narrative as Mara explores how these ancient stories might continue to speak into our present lives.
