Threshold and Carry On
Alright, folks, this one’s a doozy. You’ve seen those ancient reliefs of gods and kings holding strange little handbags, right? Ever wondered what’s inside? Spoiler alert—it ain’t Gucci.
This week, we’re peeling back layers of forgotten history, starting with threshold covenants—the ancient practice of blood sacrifice at doorways (yes, that includes Passover). We also dive into why crossing a threshold is a big deal in supernatural lore—hello, vampires—and how hospitality wasn’t just about being nice but was a full-blown spiritual contract.
But here’s where it gets wild—those handbags? They might not be bags at all. Jennifer Parks joins us to unpack (pun intended) some of the leading theories. Are they symbols of pollination, fertility, and divine knowledge? Were the ancients carrying around cosmic cheat codes? And why do these mysterious bags show up everywhere—from Sumer to the Americas?
If you’ve ever been curious about the deeper meanings hidden in ancient symbols, this episode will blow your mind. Plus, we connect it all back to Jesus, the ultimate threshold sacrifice who turned the whole system on its head. So buckle up, grab your metaphorical handbag of knowledge, and step over the threshold with us into some serious ancient mysteries.
