Ben Wiggershaus
Biblical studies scholar and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Ministry at Belhaven University, author of The Man of Opened Eye (Gorgias Press, 2025) based on research into the Balaam narrative and ancient Near Eastern revelatory conventions.
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Dec 22, 2025 • 19min
Ben Wiggershaus, "The Man of Opened Eye: Ancient Near Eastern Revelatory Convention and the Balaam Cycle" (Gorgias Press, 2025)
Ben Wiggershaus, a biblical studies scholar and Assistant Professor at Belhaven University, dives into the complex Balaam narrative in Numbers 22-24. He explores the scholarly challenges of understanding this text and argues against traditional diachronic readings. Wiggershaus employs ancient Near Eastern sources to unravel the tensions within the Balaam Cycle. He intriguingly posits Balaam as a diviner with prophetic insights and clarifies the distinct forms of his oracles, shedding light on their narrative significance.
Dec 22, 2025 • 19min
Ben Wiggershaus, "The Man of Opened Eye: Ancient Near Eastern Revelatory Convention and the Balaam Cycle" (Gorgias Press, 2025)
Join Ben Wiggershaus, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and author specializing in the Balaam narrative, as he unravels the complexities of Numbers 22-24. He provides compelling insights on reading the Balaam Cycle cohesively through its ancient Near Eastern context. Wiggershaus explores whether Balaam is best viewed as a prophet or a diviner and examines the distinct structures of his oracles. His innovative approach highlights the preservation of the story's unity while addressing scholarly debates about diachronic readings.
