Episode 8 - East of Eden

In this episode, we delve into John Steinbeck’s sprawling masterpiece *East of Eden,* a novel that reimagines the story of Cain and Abel across generations of rivalry, love and longing. Reading it in conversation with 1 Samuel 15 and Romans 9, we explore the power of names, thinking together about how naming expresses human vocation, God’s calling, and the gift of moral agency.

Timestamps:

• 1:28 – Experiencing *East of Eden*
• 27:53 – Emily on 1 Samuel 15
• 1:00:53 – Tommy on Romans 9
• 1:50:01 – Next month’s book, *Misery* by Stephen King

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