The Naked Bible Podcast

Dr. Heiser answers your questions.

The podcast explores the authorship and date of the Book of Job, addressing the disagreement and highlighting proposed theories. It discusses the flaws in assuming an earlier date based on similarities to the patriarchal era. The importance of different roles in studying ancient Near Eastern languages and theology is emphasized. The podcast also examines the role of apologetics and linguistic affinities, explores the language and dialect of the book, and emphasizes the ambiguity and insignificance of the authorship and date.

When it comes to debates over biblical inspiration, the authorship and the book of Isaiah is one of the more contentious topics. Traditionally, the book in its entirety (66 chapters) was considered to have been entirely written by the prophet Isaiah, who lived in the late 8th century – early 7th century BC. From the 19th century onward, modern critical scholars argued that the book was actually three separate books (chs 1-39, 40-55, 56-66) composed in different eras (the latter sections being written during and after the exile). Consequently scholarly talk about the book of Isaiah speaks of First, Second (“Deutero”), and Third (“Trito”) Isaiah(s). Many evangelical scholars continue to reject this academic consensus, charging that it’s acceptance undermines inspiration, scriptural consistency, and predictive prophecy? Are those charges accurate? On what basis is multiple authorship argued? How do traditional single-author proponents defend their case? We discuss all these issues in this episode of the podacast. Rooker article (in protected folder accessible by newsletter subscribers) Mark F. Rooker, “Dating Isaiah 40–66: What Does the Linguistic Evidence Say?” Westminster Theological Journal 58, no. 2 (1996): 303–12

Dr. Heiser answers your questions. Dr. Heiser’s paper: Does Deuteronomy 32:17 Assume or Deny the Reality of Other Gods?

Dr. Heiser answers your questions. Link referenced: http://christiancadre.blogspot.com/2014/05/has-new-chapter-of-acts-been-found-acts.html

Dr. Heiser answers your questions.

Exploring the debate on faith and works in salvation, highlighting the importance of grace over good deeds. Emphasizing the role of sanctification in reflecting Jesus and living righteously in a corrupt world. Discussing the significance of understanding the faith and works relationship for salvation without manipulation.

The basic details of the Israelite conquest of Jericho are well known. The renewal of the covenant at Shechem, the miraculous crossing of the Jordan with the Ark of the Covenant, Joshua’s encounter with the supernatural commander of the Lord’s host, the sending of the spies to the city and their reception by Rahab, the weird battle instructions to march around the city and blow the ram’s horns, and the collapse of the walls have been retold in countless Sunday School classes and sermons. But virtually unknown is that many of these details have correspondences in a story from Ugarit, an ancient city state in Syria. That story is known as the Keret (or Kirta) Epic. In this episode we talk about the similarities and how an ancient reader might have processed such parallels.

In 1 John 3:11-12 the apostle warned believers, “For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother.” Does this passage mean that Cain was fathered by Satan? The idea is indeed found in some ancient Jewish texts. Is there any evidence for that in the Old Testament account of his birth? This episode of the podcast answers those questions.

This podcast explores the concept of God and deception, examining biblical passages where God is shown to use deception. It explores the ethical implications of God's actions and their impact on personal ethics. The podcast also discusses instances where God deceives and withholds information, and explores the use of deception as a form of judgment. It emphasizes the importance of operating on an ethical, biblical ethic and challenges commonly held interpretations of biblical ideas.