Enoch, the Sumerian King List, and What Second Temple Jews Really Believed | Michael Heiser

Support Dr. Heiser's ministry at https://nakedbiblepodcast.com Join Dr. Michael S. Heiser for another Naked Bible podcast Q&A session. Get direct answers to listener questions on complex biblical topics. This episode marks the eighth installment of our ongoing Q&A series. We take time to address specific inquiries submitted by our audience, ensuring that complex concepts are broken down into understandable segments. Whether you are a long-time listener or new to the show, this session provides clarity on various points of biblical study that often confuse students and laypeople alike. Beyond the Q&A segment, we provide necessary updates regarding the podcast schedule and news following our holiday break. This episode is designed for anyone who values rigorous theology and wants to see how these concepts apply to their personal study of the text. By engaging with these listener questions, we hope to provide a helpful resource for your own research and spiritual growth. #michaelheiser #divinecouncil #biblestudy #nakedbiblepodcast #enoch \\------------------------\\ Help Support ASFJ: https://aseatforjesus.com/a-seat-for-jesus Website: https://aseatforjesus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeatForJesus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aseatforjesus X: https://x.com/ASeatForJesus 0:00 Unpacking the Eighth Q&A 1:11 Jacob's Wrestling Match with God 9:50 Investigating the Enoch Figure 16:50 The Solar Year and Enoch's Age 27:33 Beasts and Nations in Daniel 7 32:52 The Role of the Non-Academic Bible Teacher 39:29 The 24 Elders and Astral Prophecy 48:09 The Mindset at the Tower of Babel