Episode 26 - Evil in the Bible: The Pauline Letters

As we continue to explore the representation of evil in the Bible, we now move on to explore the Pauline Epistles. For the Apostle Paul, it wasn't just about pitchforks and demons. It was a complex interplay of psychology, paradox, and cosmic oppression.

In this episode of Cogito Ergo Pod, Daniel dissects the "flavours" of evil in the Pauline tradition, moving from the personal to the apocalyptic. We explore:

• ​Hamartia & Sarx: Evil as "missing the mark" and the internal struggle of the ego.
• ​The Law: How rules can inadvertently provoke transgression.
• ​Principalities & Powers: The esoteric vision of systemic, spiritual injustice.

We also navigate the scholarly distinction between Paul's Undisputed and Disputed letters to see how these ideas shaped the Western mind.

(Note: This episode also builds on the biography of Paul discussed in Episode 19.)