EP: 35 Were The Giants Psycho? With Richard Sorenson - Blurry Creatures

Biblical Accounts

Richard Sorenson, a historian and biologist, explores the depiction of Nephilim and giants in biblical and extra-biblical texts. He discusses the varying accounts of Goliath's height, suggesting he could have been as tall as nine and a half feet, depending on the cubit measurement used 1. Sorenson also examines the story of the spies in Numbers, where the Nephilim are described as giants, and the implications of these accounts for understanding the genetic and psychological traits of these beings 2.

The spies come back. They said, the land is really good and cool. We want to go in and deal with this. But the people there are huge. We seem like grasshoppers in comparison to them.

--- Richard Sorenson

He further delves into the curse of Canaan, proposing that it may have been linked to a sexual act, impacting the lineage and traits of the Nephilim 3.

   

Genetic Hypotheses

Sorenson presents a hypothesis that the Nephilim may have inherited psychopathic traits from their divine ancestors, the Watchers. He describes the characteristics of psychopaths, such as lack of empathy and manipulative behavior, and suggests these traits could have been passed down genetically 4. This theory is supported by the Book of Enoch, which describes the Nephilim as hybrids of humans and angelic beings, potentially inheriting a "demonic payload" of genetics 5.

The Nephilim were hybrids. They were part man or part human and part angelic or part demonic, part spirit being.

--- Richard Sorenson

Sorenson's research, grounded in psychology and archaeology, offers a unique perspective on the ancient giants, linking their legendary traits to modern psychological concepts 6.