

The Naked Bible Podcast
Dr. Michael S. Heiser
Biblical theology, stripped bare of denominational confessions and theological systems by exposing context.
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Jan 16, 2021 • 1h 25min
Naked Bible 359: The Myth Made Fact
The Myth Made Fact with Dr. Louis Markos
Should Christians read classical mythology? Such material is, after all, pagan (i.e., non-Christian) and has a great deal to say about what Greeks and Romans believed about their gods—gods opposed to the God of Israel and Jesus. If we were only to look at how classical mythology departs from biblical truth, the answer seems easy. But why is it that those pagan stories so often sound like biblical stories from both the Old and New Testament? The early church fathers were well versed in classical mythology, and often saw biblical truth embedded in the material—and wondered if God had providentially intended that to be the case. In this episode of the podcast, we take a deep dive into these and related issues with Dr. Louis Markos as we discuss his new book, Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology Through Christian Eyes.
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Jan 10, 2021 • 36min
Naked Bible 358: Q&A 43
Dr. Heiser answers your questions.
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Jan 2, 2021 • 1h 24min
Naked Bible 357: The Genealogical Adam and Eve Part 2
Were Adam and Eve historical people? Is their historicity compatible with genetic science’s findings about human origins? This episode continues our discussion of whether a historical Adam and Eve is compatible with genetic science. Our guest is once again Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass. Dr. Swamidass is an M.D. and Ph.D. research scientist. His recent book, published by InterVarsity Press, is entitled, The Genealogical Adam and Eve: The Surprising Science of Universal Ancestry. Contrary to other Christian biologists, whose research in the last twenty years has led some apologetics ministries to deny the historicity of Adam and Eve, Dr. Swamidass argues that a historical Adam and Eve is quite possible and not in conflict with genetic science. In Part 2 of our conversation, we get into the specifics of Dr. Swamidass’s hypothesis and how it could be sustained by the biblical text and be congruent with biblical theology.
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Dec 28, 2020 • 58min
Naked Bible 356: The Genealogical Adam and Eve Part 1
Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass, a research scientist, discusses the compatibility of Adam and Eve's historicity with genetic science. He proposes a harmonious relationship between scientific findings and biblical narratives, emphasizing the distinction between genetic and genealogical ancestry. The conversation explores the complexities of reconciling faith and evolution, highlighting misunderstandings in genetic studies on Adam and Eve and the need for theological autonomy from scientific impositions.

Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 12min
Naked Bible 355: Revelation 1:7-20
Discover the vibrant connections between Revelation and Old Testament texts, as the hosts dissect the profound imagery of the 'Son of Man' and the 'Ancient of Days.' They delve into Christ's role as a divine warrior, emphasizing his victory and authority. Engaging anecdotes about holiday experiences set a light-hearted tone, while discussions on both symbolic and historical significance of biblical artifacts deepen the exploration. The intersection of faith and science also invites intriguing insights on Adam and Eve, making for a captivating conversation.

Dec 13, 2020 • 1h 4min
Naked Bible 354: Revelation 1:4-6
The podcast explores the relationship between the seven churches and the seven spirits, delving into the symbolism of the seven golden lampstands and stars. It discusses how John draws from Old Testament texts to convey his theological message and blends different elements to describe his visions. The significance of the stone with seven eyes in Zechariah 3 is also explored, as well as the connection between restoration and temple. Additionally, the idea of the church as a new Israel in Revelation is examined, with a focus on the similarities between Exodus 19 and Revelation 1.

Dec 7, 2020 • 44min
Naked Bible 353: Revelation 1:4
Our series on the Old Testament in the book of Revelation opens with Rev 1:4a, where we find the phrase “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” The phrase is repeated in Rev 1:8 where parts of it are defined in an important way. Scholars are in general agreement that John gets the phrase from the Septuagint (LXX) Exod 3:14, but that verse accounts for only one-third of John’s wording. Where does the remainder come from? Why would John draw on Exod 3:14? What point was he trying to make?

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Nov 29, 2020 • 1h 5min
Naked Bible 352: Introducing The Old Testament in the Book of Revelation
This episode launches our new series on the use of the Old Testament in the book of Revelation. The series will not examine end times theories or systems. It will also not propose a new system for interpreting the book of Revelation for discerning what God is doing now or in the future. Rather, we focus on how the author of Revelation frequently dipped into the Old Testament to create the book of Revelation and how understanding his strategies in doing so helps us understand what the book is saying.
BOOK: AN ADVENT FOR THE COSMOS

Nov 22, 2020 • 1h 17min
Naked Bible 351: The Good News of the Return of the King
In earlier episodes (322, 334) we chatted with Professor Louis Markos about how the cosmologies of The Lord of the Rings and Milton’s Paradise Lost compare and contrast with the biblical worldview described by Dr. Heiser in The Unseen Realm. In this episode we welcome Professor Michael Jahosky to discuss his book The Good News of the Return of the King: The Gospel in Middle Earth. Professor Jahosky’s thesis is that “The Lord of the Rings is a parable about what Jesus’s parables are about, which is the very story of reality itself.” Join us as we discuss mythic literature, the New Testament, and insights into how Tolkien’s masterpiece reveals his insights into the person and work of Christ.
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Nov 16, 2020 • 52min
Naked Bible 350: Loving Loyalty and Believing Loyalty
One of the more important Hebrew words familiar to Christians is ḥesed, usually translated “lovingkindness” or “steadfast love” in English Bibles. The term certainly conveys those ideas, but those translation options don’t convey the basis of God’s lovingkindness. In like manner, when the term is used of how people are expected to respond to God such translations don’t convey how believers are to show that lovingkindness. In this episode of the podcast, we explore some possible ways to understand ḥesed in relation to believing loyalty, a phrase introduced in Dr. Heiser’s book, The Unseen Realm (Lexham Press, 2015) to describe the believer’s salvation relationship to God across both the Old and New Testament.