The Bible Through Literary Criticism

In this episode, Travis and Isaac discuss the divine destruction motif in the book of Joshua, as well as Samuel through Kings. What does it mean to be designated for destruction (Herem)? How often does God designate a city or geographic area to be destroyed? Is this divine sanctioned Genocide? Listen to our discussion on Herem, and check out the resources listed below!  Michael S Heiser “The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible” 2015 Paul Copan “Is God a Moral Monster: Making Sense of the Old Testament God” 2011

In this Episode, Travis and Isaac discuss cosmic geography in context of the ancient near east. Travis explores a comparative study between Genesis 1 and other ancient near eastern texts, and explores how the Bible interacts with worldviews contemporary to its time. Isaac discusses the relationship between Mount Bashan and its spiritual significance in Biblical history.  Michael S Heiser “The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible” 2015 John H Walton “Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible” 2006 “Dictionary of Deities and Demons” 1999 

In this Episode, Travis Schulz and Isaac Stout explore what Jews would have seen as the three transgressions against Yawhew, or the three reasons why the world is so messed up today. Focusing more on the supernatural elements of these rebellions, viewers will explore how each rebellion sets the background for both Old and New Testament narratives which concern God’s justice, the current chaotic state of the world, and God’s rescue plan for humanity.  If you liked this podcast, please subscribe and share with your friends. Michael S Heiser “The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible” 2015 John H Walton “Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible” 2006 “Dictionary of Deities and Demons” 1999 

In this Episode, Travis Schulz and Isaac Stout explore what Biblical scholars term “The Divine Council.” Drawing extensively from Old Testament passages and Near Eastern sources, this episode explores Yaweh’s Divine Council, and how the Old Testament defines Yawhew’s uniqueness amongst the other gods, or elohim. This episode also introduces divine rebellion in passages such as Psalm 82, Genesis 6, and Yaweh’s interactions with his Divine Council in 1 Kings 22.  If you liked this podcast, please subscribe and share with your friends.  Michael S Heiser “The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible” 2015 Michael S Heiser “Reversing Hermon: Enoch, The Watchers, & the Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ” 2017  Michael S Heiser “Deuteronomy 32 and the Sons of God”  John H Walton “Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible” 2006 “The Epic of Gilgamesh” (Several free online links can be found. Here is just one.) Music: Track: Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 - III. Presto) [Copyright Free] Music provided by Classical Music Copyright Free [https://tinyurl.com/visit-cmcf] Watch:    • Beethoven - Moonl...  

In this episode, Travis Schulz and Isaac Stout explore the Deuteronomy 32 worldview. Using Dr Michael Heiser’s book “The Unseen Realm” and other Near Eastern sources, such as the “Epic of Gilgamesh,”  this episode explains some of the pivotal conceptual foundations of the Deuteronomy 32 worldview, and introduces several episodes to come. This includes:  The Divine Council The Three Transgressions: Eden  (Genesis 3), the Watchers (Genesis 6:1-4), and Babel (Genesis 11).  Cosmic Turf. Banishment of the nations to lesser elohim and reincorporation of the nations to Yahweh.  Divine Destruction. (Herem). Conquest of Canaan.  Loving Obedience to Yahweh (Hesed).  Jesus as the Fulfillment of Cosmic Virgin Israel.  Paul on Reclaiming the Nations.  Already and Not Yet.   If you liked this podcast, please subscribe and share with your friends.  Works used in the Podcast:  Michael S Heiser “The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible” 2015 Michael S Heiser “Deuteronomy 32 and the Sons of God”  John H Walton “Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible” 2006 “The Epic of Gilgamesh” (Several free online links can be found. Here is just one.)  Music:   Track: Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 - III. Presto) [Copyright Free] Music provided by Classical Music Copyright Free [https://tinyurl.com/visit-cmcf] Watch:    • Beethoven - Moonl...  

Welcome to The Bible Through Literary Criticism. In this first episode, Travis Schulz and Isaac Stout introduce themselves and the podcast, explaining how their exploration of the Bible was not satisfied in Bible College, but found great enhancement in discovering the works of Dr Michael Heiser. This episode introduces Michael Heiser and his book “The Unseen Realm,” and sets up an introduction to what is termed the Deuteronomy 32 worldview.  If you liked this podcast, please subscribe and share with your friends.  Works cited in the Podcast:  Michael S Heiser “The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible” 2015 Michael S Heiser “Deuteronomy 32 and the Sons of God” Track: Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 - III. Presto) [Copyright Free] Music provided by Classical Music Copyright Free [https://tinyurl.com/visit-cmcf] Watch:    • Beethoven - Moonl...