We have a very special interview for you today about an upcoming book release that's perfect for The Fear of God spooky season.
Friend of the show, professor Brandon Grafius, will release his powerful and thought-provoking book SCARED BY THE BIBLE: THE ROOTS OF HORROR IN SCRIPTURE on October 7th. Those who primarily view the Bible as a testament of faith may not recognize that it contains some of the world's first horror stories. Before Godzilla, there were the monsters arising from the sea in the book of Daniel. Before The Wicker Man, there was the folk horror violence of the book of Judges. And before The Fly, Leviticus and Paul understood that our bodies are untrustworthy. Sometimes, the Bible has decided that the best way to help us understand the world in new ways is to scare us.
Brandon's book invites us to view both the text of the Bible and the horror genre write large in fresh and fascinating ways. His book is remarkably accessible, deeply engaging, and often quite moving. We sit down with him to briefly discuss its origins, its heart, and its intent. We can't overstate how much we think listeners who enjoy our show will love this book. You can purchase it here, or request a copy at your local library.
You can also check out a really cool trailer for the book here. And meanwhile, we hope you enjoy this conversation!
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