Genesis 23 - Gen. 10.1...11.9 Why?

In lesson 23 we will deal with two individuals.  First is Noah who we left drunk and naked in his tent at the end of the last lesson.  Why did God inspire Moses to write this account?  After the flood, perhaps close to Noah's death 350 years after the flood, God chooses to relate this event.  It begs the question why, since this is God's Torah, His instruction.  Torah does not mean law, as one can easily find in any lexicon or credible Bible dictionary.  Why did God want to focus on these events?  This must be a big deal.  

The second person we will deal with is Nimrod.  His name is not Hebrew but Semitic and is probably related to the Hebrew word Marad מרד which means rebel.  Was Nimrod a rebel?  Some say he was the founder of all pagan religions.  Some say Nimrod built the Tower of Babel. Did he?  The Bible doesn't say that but in LATE Jewish tradition, the rabbis had a field day with creating all sorts of legends.  Note, legends are not the truth and should be treated as such.  Here is a link to a scholarly work by Dr. Louis Ginsberg, "Legends of the Jews: Vol. 1" where you can read about Nimrod and the legends and stories the rabbis made up in their own mind with no semblance of historical truth.  Here's the link - click here for chapter containing the legends of Nimrod

So, let's go and study these two guys a little further.  Let's explore the Bible and what it says and not put meaning where it doesn't belong.

Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - click here for the teacher's background