The Secrets of the Divine Council

In this video, Dr. Mike Bird explores the complex and often controversial history of the divine council in Genesis 1:26 and hierarchies of divinity in the ancient Near East and Greco-Roman world. If you enjoy these deep dives into church history, theology, and the ancient world, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell! 🔔 ⏳ Time Stamps 00:00 - Genesis 1:26 and the Divine Council 01:54- The Ugaritic Divine Pyramid and the Hebrew Bible 03:27 - The Divine Pyramid in the Greco-Roman World 06:20 - Yes, it's Henotheism, But ... 06:56 - Yahweh as God of gods in the Psalter 08:45 - Rethinking Biblical Monotheism - Two Qualifications! 10:35 - The Story of Naaman the Syrian and Israel's God. 11:42 - Yahweh as Species Unique 13:26 - Revisiting Genesis 1:26 14:40 - Summary & Outro ✨Check out🎥 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC21I7qYVHPsOzL9ujxiRWZA The Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOqEMPs7xS8&list=PL_4rhC0z_G8t5VIOg-5ysURHbzNUOcapn&index=9 Paideia PlayList https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysKmZchYhn0&feature=youtu.be Who is the Son of Man? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q92W994iDfs&feature=youtu.be Paul, Artemis, and Women in the Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF9_LBc78ww The Didache https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-4Cqej1Njo&t=147s Polycarp: Bishop, Martyr, Destroyer of the Gods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF9_LBc78ww&t=3s The Origins of Gnosticism 🔗 Connect With Me Stay updated with more deep dives, articles, and discussions across my platforms: Twitter: mbird12 Threads: michael.bird.33 Substack: michaelfbird.substack.com #monotheism #hebrewbible #divinecouncil #angels