Ghost Stories and the Bible: What You Need to Know | Dr. Michael Heiser

Support Dr. Heiser's ministry at https://nakedbiblepodcast.com All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2K1uOK1nZFAibZHNfDdkUcE4arwkOXX8 Explore Greco-Roman ghost stories and their influence on the Gospels. Learn how the Bible's literary context shapes New Testament interpretation. This episode continues our series on the Bible's literary context, specifically examining how ancient storytelling traditions intersect with the New Testament. If you are interested in biblical studies, this discussion clarifies how early readers understood the genre of the Gospels by comparing them to contemporary ghost stories from the Greco-Roman world. By analyzing these connections, you gain a clearer picture of the cultural framework surrounding the Gospels. We break down the scholarly perspective on these narrative parallels to help you better understand the historical intent behind these texts. This analysis is designed for anyone looking to deepen their grasp of the Bible's literary context through a rigorous academic lens. #michaelheiser #divinecouncil #biblestudy #nakedbiblepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeatForJesus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aseatforjesus X: https://x.com/ASeatForJesus 0:00 Literary Genres and the New Testament 0:36 Ghost Stories in the Ancient World 2:21 Conforming to and Subverting Genre 3:49 The Absurdity of the Water Walk 9:09 Reconfiguring Traditions in Luke 24