Podcasts about semitic studies

FROM THOMAS HORNWhen I first heard the news over a year ago about Dr. Michael S. Heiser's pancreatic cancer prognosis I cannot tell you how much my heart was broken for him, his family, and for the world. He was such a huge blessing to me, my kids, and the SkyWatch family as wells as countless others worldwide over the years.His time was short, but I assured him while he was still alive that his tremendous legacy work will live on in the hearts, minds, and theology of believers internationally as well as in his family into the distant future until we meet again in heaven. His efforts and abilities to parse out meaty theology and to make it comprehensible to what he called “Christian middle earthers” (laypeople that exist between academia and religious loonies) made him unequal in modern times.And I am speaking personally.From the days we first met around the time we were all going to Roswell NM with friends like David Flynn and Guy Malone 25-years ago, Mike quickly became one of my favorite thinkers and Bible scholars.Of course, he was aware of that, because of the many times I came to him over the years with questions about Bible claims being made by others that sometimes I wished were true but relied on him to verify or debunk. He was always willing to help me in such important moments and I grew to trust him as one of my highest academic resources.Who would have known years later that I would be privileged to produce what I esteem two of the most important works my Defender Publishing House has ever published—Mike's masterpieces Reversing Hermon as well as his two-volume Companion to the Book of Enoch.Of course, Mike's Divine Council studies—which I cite in this book—set him apart from all others both in terms of theology as well as history. This truly groundbreaking research and analysis is his Magnum Opus in my opinion and will be quoted (or plagiarized as Oscar Wilde wrote, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness”) until Jesus returns to earth.Yet in the end, it is not what he accomplished academically but who he was personally to the rest of us that will mostly live on in our memories—a dedicated servant of God who gave his life to the mission of the Gospel and made lasting friendships along the way. Mike stayed in my home on numerous occasions, and we visited and laughed as equals even though that was never true intellectually. He was the sage, and I (like so many others) the student hungry to absorb as much as we could from this very insightful theologian.When I first heard from him last year that he had cancer and that he might not make it, it hit me hard. Of course, we're all dying. Maybe not today or this year—but in terms of eternity—someday soon all of us will breathe our final earthly breath should the Lord tarry. But I admired Mike for living the mission while he could and for giving so much to the rest of us by way of example. Dr. Heiser was a true standard in that way.So, if you're listening Mike, thank you for all the days you made better and brighter just by being you. You were such an exemplary part of my life and that of my kids, and for that, we'll always be grateful.I will never forget you and I anticipate the day when we meet again in a place far superior to this.Your friend and student,Thomas HornPS—Dr. Michael Heiser was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (M.A., Ancient History) and the University of Wisconsin- Madison (M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies). He taught at the college level for many years in class and later via distance education. He served as Scholar-in-Residence at Logos Bible Software, a company that produces ancient text databases and other digital resources for study of the ancient world and biblical studies (among other things Dr. Heiser could translate numerous extinct languages). During his lifetime he received a list of academic honors including from the Society of Biblical Literature (Regional Scholar Award), the James L. Weinstein Fellowship in Hebrew Studies, the Ancient History Department at the University of Pennsylvania, and more. From 2019 until he passed away in 2023, he was Executive Director, Awakening School of Theology and Ministry, Jacksonville, FL.

Meghan is joined by Rob Kay to discuss some of the underlying Hebraic roots of the Book of Mormon, as further evidence of its truth and divinity. Topics include: - 4 Levels of Hebrew Meaning- Signs in the Heavens, Jewish Mazzarath- Book of Mormon Parallels to Biblical Events, i.e. Feasts- How and Why to study Hebrew Language and TraditionRob Kay grew up as a military brat in Tennessee and Alabama. He was a convert at the age of 20, and as such opted not to serve a mission. He attended school at Vanderbilt and then the University of Alabama, and University of Utah to receive an MBA.  He later went back to school for a Master's Survey on Semitic Studies.  Rob has a rich background in Judaism having been raised in an observant Jewish home; and his mother, being of a Sephardic lineage, offered him the best of both worlds.  He is an avid researcher of the Hebrew Roots of the Book of Mormon. Besides having a degree in Mathematics and an MBA, he has spent many years studying the Hebrew language and culture. He was schooled in the Talmud and several esoteric disciplines of the Jewish people.Rob is blessed with 3 grown children.The Latter-day Disciples team is looking for volunteers! We are currently in need of the following:- Email Networking Manager- Bloggers- Facebook Group Administrator- Service Project ManagerIf our message resonates with you and you feel prompted to do so, please submit our Volunteer Form. We are looking forward to 2023 and have a few surprises in store! Keep an eye on our website, social channels, and podcasts for upcoming exciting announcements! 

On this episode, Rev. Adie Harstad joins us to discuss themes found in the Book of Deuteronomy.Rev. Harstad is the author of Deuteronomy: Concordia Commentary.Questions covered:Harstad recaps the journey from Egypt to the Promised Land and tells us where the Book of Deuteronomy falls in that journey.Deuteronomy seems to repeat a lot of themes found in Exodus and Leviticus. What is the significance of this?Deuteronomy begins with Moses repeating the journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. Moses sent 12 spies to investigate the Promised Land. When they returned, 10 of these spies gave a bad report about the land, that the people living there were too powerful for the Israelites to conquer. The Israelites did not trust God's promise to fight for them and refused to go up and enter the land. How does Moses strengthen the next generation of Israelites against those same fears?Deuteronomy 6 is referenced a lot in regards to God's plan for teaching the faith in households. Harstad explains the significance of the first part of Deuteronomy 6 for households today. What are some key passages in Deuteronomy that predict Christ's coming? ("a Prophet like me" (18:15) and "a man who is hanged on a tree is cursed" (21:22-23))What does the "A choice between life and death" in Deuteronomy 30 mean? How should we properly interpret this as Lutherans today? Why are the defeats of two kings, Sihon and Og in chapters 2 and 3 so significant? They are often mentioned in the psalms.Why didn't God let Moses lead Israel into the Promised Land? Didn't He forgive him?Does Joshua being appointed leader in Moses' place point to Jesus?What does Deuteronomy say to Christians today?About the guest:Adolph L. Harstad is Professor of Exegetical Theology, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary, Mankato, Minnesota. He studied at Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin (B.A.), Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (M.Div.), and the University of Wisconsin—Madison (M.A., Hebrew and Semitic Studies). He has also served as a parish pastor and missionary in Zambia, Africa.

In our premiere episode, Rav Elisha teaches us how to understand the ban of kitniot as fundamentally tied to the reasoning behind chametz. Join us in this hour long investigation into what's really going on behind the scenes. קטניות 1.5 - c (2).docx

Jan 23, 2019 Session 1 of our Supernatural Seminar from Dr. Michael Heiser, Author of Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World - and Why It Matters. From: Celebration Church For more information about Celebration Church visit http://www.celebration.org For more information about Dr. Heiser visit http://www.drmsh.com Michael S. Heiser (Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison) is a scholar of the Bible and its ancient context. Dr. Heiser has over 20 years of teaching experience in both university classrooms and online education. He is a regular contributor to Faithlife's Bible Study Magazine and on staff at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He has supervised scholarly data projects relating to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew and Semitic inscriptions, the Septuagint, and the Greek Pseudepigrapha. Dr. Heiser is published widely in scholarly journals and is a best-selling author of books numerous books including The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible (Lexham, 2015), Angels: What the Bible Really Says about the Heavenly Hosts (Lexham, 2018), and the three-part 60 Second Scholar series. (Zondervan, 2018) Dr. Heiser advocates that interpreting the Bible in proper context means reading it in light of the context that produced it instead of Christian tradition or modern thinking. Readers discover a radical new relevance and coherence when they read the Bible through the eyes of its ancient writers. Dr. Heiser is also the creator of The Naked Bible blog and the popular The Naked Bible Podcast, which passed five million downloads in 2019. In addition, Dr. Heiser's non-profit ministry (MIQLAT.org) provides translations of his work free of charge in over a dozen languages. ~~~~~~~ If this blessed you, share it. Contact @ BeGoodBroadcast@gmail.com Twitter @ https://twitter.com/WinInHim --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/support

Jan 23, 2019 Session 1 of our Supernatural Seminar from Dr. Michael Heiser, Author of Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World - and Why It Matters. From: Celebration Church For more information about Celebration Church visit http://www.celebration.org For more information about Dr. Heiser visit http://www.drmsh.com Michael S. Heiser (Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison) is a scholar of the Bible and its ancient context. Dr. Heiser has over 20 years of teaching experience in both university classrooms and online education. He is a regular contributor to Faithlife's Bible Study Magazine and on staff at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He has supervised scholarly data projects relating to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew and Semitic inscriptions, the Septuagint, and the Greek Pseudepigrapha. Dr. Heiser is published widely in scholarly journals and is a best-selling author of books numerous books including The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible (Lexham, 2015), Angels: What the Bible Really Says about the Heavenly Hosts (Lexham, 2018), and the three-part 60 Second Scholar series. (Zondervan, 2018) Dr. Heiser advocates that interpreting the Bible in proper context means reading it in light of the context that produced it instead of Christian tradition or modern thinking. Readers discover a radical new relevance and coherence when they read the Bible through the eyes of its ancient writers. Dr. Heiser is also the creator of The Naked Bible blog and the popular The Naked Bible Podcast, which passed five million downloads in 2019. In addition, Dr. Heiser's non-profit ministry (MIQLAT.org) provides translations of his work free of charge in over a dozen languages. ~~~~~~~ If this blessed you, share it. Contact @ BeGoodBroadcast@gmail.com Twitter @ https://twitter.com/WinInHim --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/support

Jan 23, 2019 Session 1 of our Supernatural Seminar from Dr. Michael Heiser, Author of Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World - and Why It Matters. From: Celebration Church For more information about Celebration Church visit http://www.celebration.org For more information about Dr. Heiser visit http://www.drmsh.com Michael S. Heiser (Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison) is a scholar of the Bible and its ancient context. Dr. Heiser has over 20 years of teaching experience in both university classrooms and online education. He is a regular contributor to Faithlife's Bible Study Magazine and on staff at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He has supervised scholarly data projects relating to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew and Semitic inscriptions, the Septuagint, and the Greek Pseudepigrapha. Dr. Heiser is published widely in scholarly journals and is a best-selling author of books numerous books including The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible (Lexham, 2015), Angels: What the Bible Really Says about the Heavenly Hosts (Lexham, 2018), and the three-part 60 Second Scholar series. (Zondervan, 2018) Dr. Heiser advocates that interpreting the Bible in proper context means reading it in light of the context that produced it instead of Christian tradition or modern thinking. Readers discover a radical new relevance and coherence when they read the Bible through the eyes of its ancient writers. Dr. Heiser is also the creator of The Naked Bible blog and the popular The Naked Bible Podcast, which passed five million downloads in 2019. In addition, Dr. Heiser's non-profit ministry (MIQLAT.org) provides translations of his work free of charge in over a dozen languages. ~~~~~~~ If this blessed you, share it. Contact @ BeGoodBroadcast@gmail.com Twitter @ https://twitter.com/WinInHim --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/support

Jan 23, 2019 Session 1 of our Supernatural Seminar from Dr. Michael Heiser, Author of Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World - and Why It Matters. From: Celebration Church For more information about Celebration Church visit http://www.celebration.org For more information about Dr. Heiser visit http://www.drmsh.com Michael S. Heiser (Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison) is a scholar of the Bible and its ancient context. Dr. Heiser has over 20 years of teaching experience in both university classrooms and online education. He is a regular contributor to Faithlife's Bible Study Magazine and on staff at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. He has supervised scholarly data projects relating to the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew and Semitic inscriptions, the Septuagint, and the Greek Pseudepigrapha. Dr. Heiser is published widely in scholarly journals and is a best-selling author of books numerous books including The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible (Lexham, 2015), Angels: What the Bible Really Says about the Heavenly Hosts (Lexham, 2018), and the three-part 60 Second Scholar series. (Zondervan, 2018) Dr. Heiser advocates that interpreting the Bible in proper context means reading it in light of the context that produced it instead of Christian tradition or modern thinking. Readers discover a radical new relevance and coherence when they read the Bible through the eyes of its ancient writers. Dr. Heiser is also the creator of The Naked Bible blog and the popular The Naked Bible Podcast, which passed five million downloads in 2019. In addition, Dr. Heiser's non-profit ministry (MIQLAT.org) provides translations of his work free of charge in over a dozen languages. ~~~~~~~ If this blessed you, share it. Contact @ BeGoodBroadcast@gmail.com Twitter @ https://twitter.com/WinInHim --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/begoodbroadcast/support

In this episode Gusto and Dr. Michael Heiser discuss why strange passages matter, psalms 91, GOD’S human family, the hidden Pslams, Genesis chapter 3, and much more. Dr. Heiser received his Ph.D. (2004), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI; Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies; minor in Classical Studies. His dissertation was entitled, “The Divine Council in Late Canonical and Non-Canonical Second Temple Jewish Literature.” The dissertation involved exegesis primarily in the Pentateuch, Wisdom Literature, and Isaiah, but also dealt at length with Israelite Religion (all stages) and Second Temple texts. Supervisor: Michael V. Fox M.A. (1998), University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI; Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies M.A. (1992), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Ancient History. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/augustine-madiebo/support

Demons. Many use the word, but we seem to use it in different ways. We use it metaphorically, as when we say, "He's wrestling with his demons" about characters facing inner conflict. But demons as actual, spiritual entities crop up in various religions (including Christianity and Hinduism), and even in popular entertainment (e.g. the film, "Paranormal Activity"). Within Christianity, attitudes toward demons vary by denomination. Some pay them practically no attention at all, whereas others find demons under every rock and focus lots of attention on binding demons, casting out demons, etc. And then of course, if you listened to Christian hip-hop in the 1990s, you can probably remember many a track about fighting and slaying demons (T-Bone's "Demon Executor," anyone?). So, just what exactly *are* demons, really? On this episode, my guest is Michael Heiser, and he's going to reveal the truth about what the Bible and history actually teaches about demons. Michael S. Heiser is a scholar of the Bible and its ancient context. He earned his MA in Ancient HIstory from UPenn and his MA and PhD from University of Wisconsin- Madison (M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies). He's taught biblical studies for over twenty years, he's worked as the Scholar-in-Residence at Logos Bible Software, and is currently Executive Director of the School of Theology at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Heiser has written several best-selling books on The Unseen Realm, Angels, and topics like Enoch, the Watchers, and the Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ. He has written a ton of other books, over 100 articles for Bible Study Magazine and several peer-reviewed articles in academic journals. Dr. Heiser also hosts the Naked Bible Podcast and has a non-profit corporation, MIQLAT, which provides free translations of his biblical studies content in over twenty languages. As you can see, Dr. Mike Heiser is *the* perfect person to bring on to talk about this topic, and he'll be discussing his book, Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness, with Think Institute Founder Joel Settecase. Get the full show notes at https://thethink.institute/podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-think-podcast/message

Dr. Michael Heiser is a biblical scholar with a Ph.D. in Semitic Studies, and he's the author of many scholarly books related to the spiritual realm, including the best-selling book The Unseen Realm.In this challenging conversation, we talk about the divine council that informs God's decisions, the meaning of "Elohim," the origin of demons, the nephilim, the anakim, other giants in the Bible, and lots of other "strange things" in the Bible that are only strange to modern readers.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Watch the podcast on YouTubeConnect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Dr. Michael Heiser is an author, speaker, scholar, and the host of the Naked Bible Podcast. He is graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (M.A., Ancient History) and the University of Wisconsin- Madison (M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies). He has a dozen years of classroom teaching experience on the college level and another ten in distance education. Dr. Heiser is currently a Scholar-in-Residence at Logos Bible Software, a company that produces ancient text databases and other digital resources for study of the ancient world and biblical studies.

Angels, demons, and the unseen realm: with Dr. Michael HeiserIn this theology podcast, Josh, Jeff, and Dr. Michael Heiser discuss Angels, demons, principalities, leviathan spirits, the book of Enoch, and more. We have been looking forward to this episode since January, hope you enjoy.If you do not know Dr. Michael Heiser, he is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (M.A., Ancient History) and the University of Wisconsin- Madison (M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Bible, and Semitic Studies). He has a dozen years of classroom teaching experience on the college level and another ten in distance education. He is currently a Scholar-in-Residence at Logos Bible Software, a company that produces ancient text databases and other digital resources for the study of the ancient world and biblical studies. Amongst laymen, Heiser is most known for his podcast (the naked bible podcast) and his multiple books covering the unseen realm.____________________________________________________________________________________Help Support The Channelhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=q_axItbrn0dkOH-ZMyaMavehY5K9b-2bTtPCCobFWDxdLztVRAjeTtilGHL9CTQNyZ0zVW&country.x=US&locale.x=US

Dr. Heiser is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (M.A., Ancient History) and the University of Wisconsin- Madison (M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies). he has a dozen years of classroom teaching experience on the college level and another ten in distance education. He’s currently a Scholar-in-Residence at Logos Bible Software.   In short, […] The post What are Angels? | Dr. Michael Heiser appeared first on On Faith's Edge.

Angels, demons, and the unseen realm: with Dr. Michael HeiserIn this theology podcast, Josh, Jeff, and Dr. Michael Heiser discuss Angels, demons, principalities, leviathan spirits, the book of Enoch, and more. We have been looking forward to this episode since January, hope you enjoy.If you do not know Dr. Michael Heiser, he is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (M.A., Ancient History) and the University of Wisconsin- Madison (M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Bible, and Semitic Studies). He has a dozen years of classroom teaching experience on the college level and another ten in distance education. He is currently a Scholar-in-Residence at Logos Bible Software, a company that produces ancient text databases and other digital resources for the study of the ancient world and biblical studies. Amongst laymen, Heiser is most known for his podcast (the naked bible podcast) and his multiple books covering the unseen realm.

Rabbi Locketz is the Senior Rabbi Bet Shalom Congregation. He came to Bet Shalom after rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2004. Rabbi Locketz began as Assistant Rabbi and continued in that role until 2006 when he became Associate Rabbi. He was installed as Bet Shalom's Senior Rabbi in January of 2016Having grown up in the Minneapolis Area, Rabbi Locketz completed his undergraduate degree in Hebrew and Semitic Studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Before entering Rabbinical School, Rabbi Locketz worked for three years as the Assistant Camp Director for our Union of Reform Judaism Camp, Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI), while also working as the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) Advisor to the Northern and Chicago Regions. His rabbinic thesis is entitled, “Rabbi Joseph Rauch: A Biographical Study.” Since returning to Minnesota as a Rabbi, Rabbi Locketz has been active in several organizations in addition to his work at Bet Shalom. He served on the board of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and is a graduate of the Synagogue Transformation and Renewal (STAR) Program. Rabbi Locketz is a past president of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association (MRA) and currently sits on the board of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) and the OSRUI Rabbis, Educators, and Cantors Committee (RECC). He is a Co-Chair of YACHAD: A Collaborative Initiative in Jewish Education. Since receiving certification from the Minnesota Emergency Service Chaplain Association (MESCA), Rabbi Locketz has served as a Police Chaplain for the Minnetonka Police Department. He is also a founding board member of the Non-profit Drops Fill Buckets Minneapolis Chapter. Rabbi Locketz is a member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR). A true Minnesotan, Rabbi Locketz enjoys most things having to do with a lake – fishing, boating and waterskiing. He takes great interest in history, genealogy, and music.

In week’s show we discuss the ancient astronaut craze, our guest is Dr. Michael Heiser. He has a PHD from the Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also earned an M.A. in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania (his major fields of study were Ancient Israel and Egyptology). He also earned another M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Hebrew Studies and attended Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Heiser is featured on the Debunking Ancient Aliens documentary, which can be found on YouTube. In 1968 Erich von Däniken wrote Chariots of the Gods and Zecharia Sitchin followed that trend in 1976 with the book The 12th Planet. Dr. Heiser discussed their lack of credentials and the way they reach their conclusions. The most problematic of their claims is Sitchin’s interpretation of the Anunnaki. These group of Mesopotamian deities are considered by him to have impregnated human beings or genetically changed our original dna. We also addressed the way that Hollywood, including the Ancient Aliens program on The History Channel, exploits history, archeology and religious texts. According to Dr. Heiser, Ancient Astronaut speculators often rehash new age and occult ideas. However, it is hard to deny that ancient civilizations were obsessed with beings coming from the sky to share revelations with them. I asked Dr. Heiser how is it that religious people often dismiss extraterrestrial life, but consider supernatural phenomena a possible explanation. Chris White who runs the Debunking Ancient Aliens website and Jason Colbito often describe Von Daniken unethical past and Sitchin’s misreading of ancient texts. They also characterize the followers of this theory as members of the cult of Ancient Aliens, which is inspired by 19th Century horror literature, including the book Morning of the Magicians by Louis Pauwels and Jacques Bergier. Dr. Heiser mentioned the Panspermia hypothesis, which proposes that a spacecraft brought about life on earth through microorganisms. He also addressed the supremacist ideas of some ancient astronaut speculators which believe in the inferiority of some races. This is an interesting revelation as some Nazi figures as Heinrich Himmler had a great interest in aliens. This is described in the book Black Sun: Aryan Cults, Esoteric Nazism, and the Politics of Identity by Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke.

A book talk with author DIANE WOLF, UC Davis, Sociology, and discussant SUSAN DERWIN, UCSB, Germanic, Slavic and Semitic Studies