The Mimetic Exegete

Containing the Primitve Sacred (Exodus 34-40) 04.06.2021 22:21 ↓

This episode wraps our study of the book of Exodus.

Will God go with us? (Exodus 33:1-34:9) 28.05.2021 21:20 ↓

This episode explores Moses' revelation of the Lord's glory in Exodus chapters 33 and 34.

The Golden Calf (Exodus 32) 21.05.2021 28:31 ↓

This episode re-imagines the golden calf episode as the execution of Moses, and his subsequent deification. 

Controlling the Primitive Sacred (Exodus 23-31) 14.05.2021 17:38 ↓

This episode considers Israel's unique rivalry with the Canaanites, and Israel's Tabernacle and Priesthood, from a mimetic perspective.  

Moving Beyond Tribalism (Exodus 22) 06.05.2021 22:24 ↓

This episode explores Exodus 22 from a mimetic perspective.

Violence, Slaves, and Rude Children (Exodus 21:1-27) 30.04.2021 24:41 ↓

This episode examines the legal material of Exodus 21 from a mimetic perspective.

Learning to to tame the Primitive Sacred (Exodus 19:7-20:26) 23.04.2021 19:37 ↓

This episode explores the Israelites challenge to contain mimetic violence. 

The School of Jethro (Exodus 17:8-19:6) 16.04.2021 15:45 ↓

This episode discusses the further development of Israelite culture in Exodus 17 and 18.

I Can't Get No Satisfaction (Exodus 16:1-17:7) 09.04.2021 19:43 ↓

This episode addresses the Israelites' grumbling in the desert.

The Warrior God of Israel (Exodus 15) 02.04.2021 18:18 ↓

This episode considers Exodus chapter 15 from a mimetic perpective/

Pharaoh's Demise (Exodus 13-14) 26.03.2021 22:22 ↓

This episode considers the final showdown between Pharaoh and the Israelites from a mimetic perspective.

The Passover (Exodus 11-12) 19.03.2021 20:45 ↓

This episode considers the passover night from a mimetic perspective.

Married at First Sight: How Simon Sees it 17.03.2021 7:04 ↓

In this episode, I examine desire on the TV show Married at First Sight from a mimetic persepctive.

Mimetic Blindness (Exodus 8:16-10:29) 12.03.2021 25:49 ↓

This episode explores the escalating rivalry between Moses and Pharaoh throughout the Exodus narrative.

Destruction and Blooshed (Exodus 5:22-8:15) 05.03.2021 22:25 ↓

This episode investigates Moses' rivalry with Pharaoh, and how this rivalry leads to the first two plagues. 

Who is the Lord? (Exodus 4:22-5:21) 26.02.2021 22:28 ↓

This episode applies mimetic theory to Exodus 4:22-5:21. 

It's time to go back! (Exodus 2:23-4:21) 19.02.2021 21:55 ↓

This episode examines Moses' wrestling with mimetic rivalry, as he attempts to seek peace and safety away from Pharaoh.

Introduction to Exodus (Exodus 1:1-2:22) 11.02.2021 24:03 ↓

This episode introduces Exodus from a mimetic perspective.

The Final Judgement (Revelation 20-22) 05.02.2021 26:01 ↓

This episode considers Revelation chapters 20-22.

Babylon has Fallen! (Revelation 17-19) 29.01.2021 22:11 ↓

This episode explores the climactic fall of Rome by applying mimetic theory.

Armageddon (Revelation 14:6-16:21) 22.01.2021 21:59 ↓

This episode applies a mimetic hermeneutic to Revelation chapters 14 to 16.

The Mark of the Beast (Revelation 12-14:5) 15.01.2021 24:19 ↓

This episode examines the Revelation 12:1-14:5 from a mimetic perspective.

The Mystery of God Solved (Revelation 10-11) 08.01.2021 27:40 ↓

This episode explains the role played by the primitive sacred in the development of culture and religion, as revealed in Revelation 10-11. 

The Trumpets of Justice (Revelation (8-9) 01.01.2021 19:45 ↓

This episode considers the seven trumpets of Justice as a war kindled through mimetic rivalry between political leaders.

The Seals of Rivalry (Revelation 6-7) 25.12.2020 22:27 ↓

This episode considers the six seals of Revelation 6-7 as the natural consequences of mimetic rivalry.