Rolf Jacobson & Tony Jones: Wild Places with Israel's God

In this live recording, Tripp, Tony, and Rolf discuss Tony's book 'God of Wild Places' and its themes of encountering the sacred in nature and embracing risk and failure. They explore the significance of place in the Hebrew scriptures and the role of meat in religious rituals. The conversation touches on the importance of wilderness experiences and the connection between spirituality and mortality. They also discuss the dietary laws in early Christianity and the tension between organized religion and the wild, messy aspects of spirituality. Highlights: 00:00 Intro to Tony's Backyard 04:43 Exploring 'God of Wild Places' and Themes of Encounter 10:31 The Significance of Place in the Hebrew Scriptures 19:50 Embracing Risk and the Role of Meat in Religious Rituals 29:30 The Dietary Laws and the Identity of Early Christianity 35:56 The Spiritual Practice of Hunting and Butchering Animals 41:44 Wilderness Experiences and the Connection to the Divine _____________________ Join my Substack - Process This! Join our upcoming class - THE RISE OF BONHOEFFER, for a guided tour of Bonhoeffer's life and thought. Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices