Why all the blood in the Old Testament? There is actually an important bit of ancient science underlying the whole idea of sacrifice and atonement. Also, what happens if we just can’t believe that science? (More) ☆★☆ Support us on Patreon for 2 episodes every month of our Patreon-only podcast called Utterly Heretical, a monthly Zoom call and access to a private Facebook Group where we all hang out. (Just $5!) Hosts: Nate Hanson / Tim Ritter Music: jpoetic References: A Study in Scarlet: The Physiology and Treatment of Blood, Breath, and Fish in Ancient Israel (Paywall)

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