![]() ![]() I conclude with some personal and critical reflections in response. In this précis, I will briefly characterize the strategy of Gafney’s overall argument and then summarize one of her interpretations as an example of her argument style. This week, we are honored to be speaking with Dr. In Dominated by David, Wilda Gafney argues that the biblical David was a womanizer. Her article Black Samson & White Women on the History Channel turned many heads with her criticism of The History Channel’s (along with Producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey) casting choices. wouldn’t let her disappointment stay quiet. From the underwear model “perfection” of Adam and Eve, to the Scottish brogue of Noah and the Brad Pitt look-a-like chosen to play Jesus something didn’t gel. The one thing that didn’t seem to be discussed in depth was the obvious “Whitewashing” of all biblical characters. After the first episode aired, we read many opinions on both sides. ![]() ![]() Hoffman voicing their distain for the show. From Mega-Church Evangelicals like Rick Warren and Joel Osteen enthusiasm about the “power” of the show, to biblical scholars such as Dr. The History Channel‘s presentation of the miniseries “event” The Bible has sparked reactions of all kinds. ![]()
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