# “Let Baal Defend Himself!” On courage, “holy” texts, and the wisdom of not fighting for gods

- Author: Paul Csavdari
- Podcast: MEKORAH Audio
- Content type: Podcast episode
- Canonical URL: https://paulcsavdari.blog/2026/07/17/let-baal-defend-himself-on-courage-holy-texts-and-the-wisdom-of-not-fighting-for-gods/
- Published: 2026-07-19T09:09:25+00:00
- Audio URL: https://paulcsavdari.blog/wp-content/uploads/mekorah-audio/paul-csavdari-let-baal-defend-himself-on-courage-holy-texts-and-the-wisdom-of-not-fighting-for-gods-2236-ff6860e7acdc.mp3

## Official Summary

Written and edited by Paul Csavdari. Narrated with AI-generated voices. In a dark era of Israel’s history, the people lived under the oppression of the Midianites. These invaders not only plundered the harvests, they left behind a crushed people, haunted by fear and hunger. Daily life…

## Episode Notes or Transcript

**Written and edited by Paul Csavdari. Narrated with AI-generated voices.**

In a dark era of Israel’s history, the people lived under the oppression of the Midianites. These invaders not only plundered the harvests, they left behind a crushed people, haunted by fear and hunger. Daily life…

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## Attribution

The interpretations and conclusions belong to Paul Csavdari. The AI-generated voice is the narrator, not the author.

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