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Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:30 pm

Hey Ted whats up with all the 'begots' and how/why did they live so long back then?

It's nice to see you!

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:52 pm

Robert:-6

Those damned begots. Don't read that part. Actually the Hebrews had a thing about their ancestry. They related to those who had gone before in a big way and so the list of ancestors was important whether actual or invented. It placed them withing history.

As for the length of life back then. The average age at death in the middle east in Biblical times was about 35. Some, who were blessed with good health managed to live to their 80-90 etc. The long ages mentioned in the Bible had symbolic meaning but were not a reality. The higher the number the more importance given to the individual. Over half the children died in the first year or two.

Shalom

Ted:-6

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:02 pm

No wonder they procreated so often. The age symbolism is interesting.

Storytelling is a lost art!

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:20 pm

Robert:-6

I agree and the understanding of mythos is a lost art.

Shalom

Ted:-6

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:04 pm

Ted;1268347 wrote: Robert:-6

I agree and the understanding of mythos is a lost art.

Shalom

Ted:-6Indeed! We've lost the ability to separate myth from factual. Both are useful when balanced properly.