DR. MICHAEL S. HEISER A U T H O R , S C H O L A R
A scholar in the fields of Biblical Studies and the Ancient Near East, Dr. Michael S. Heiser is a Scholar-in-Residence at Faithlife Corporation, the makers of Logos Bible Software. Heiser studied at Dallas Theological Seminary, has a master's degree in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania, a master's in Hebrew Studies and a PhD in Hebrew Bible and Semitic Languages from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has published hundreds of essays and peer-reviewed papers in scholarly journals and popular periodicals such as Bible Study Magazine.
He has taught at the collegiate level for well over a decade, specializing in the Hebrew Bible, Northwest Semitic languages (biblical Hebrew, biblical Greek, Syriac, Aramaic, Ugaritic, Egyptian, Akkadian, Sumerian, Phoenician, and Moabite), biblical theology, the history and religions of the ancient Near East and Second Temple Jewish literature.
CREDENTIALS POTENTIAL TOPICS Scholar-in-Residence at Faithlife Corporation How can an understanding of angels influence our Studied at Dallas Theological Seminary supernatural biblical perspective and theology? Has a master's degree in Ancient History from the When the supernatural meets the corporeal —Important University of Pennsylvania biblical interactions between humans and angels Earned a master's degree in Hebrew Studies and a PhD in The Heavenly Host -God's first family? Where do we fit in? Hebrew Bible and Semitic Languages from the University 'Imaging Theology' - What is it and why is it needed? of Wisconsin-Madison Do Christians really have guardian angels? —What the Named the 2007 Pacific Northwest Regional Scholar by Bible says about the roles and abilities of angels the Society of Biblical Literature Where Hollywood, traditions and Christian culture get Author of hundreds of peer-reviewed journal articles angels all wrong -- and why it matters Has taught at the collegiate level for over a decade Interpreting the messages of supernatural beings — Currently, he is an adjunct professor of Biblical Studies at Can humans really (or accurately) interpret angelic the Liberty University Distance Learning Program. Also messages, or are we overstepping our boundaries in teaches online for Midwestern Baptist Theological reaching out to the 'other side'? Seminary If angels are interacting in our stories, can we know it? Will we know what's happening on earth after we're gone? RECENT BOOKS 'Every time a bell rings...an angel gets its wings?' — Do human souls become angels, or are they entirely different? The Bible Unfiltered: Approaching Scripture on Its Own Angels, archangels, seraphim and cherubim —What's Terms (Lexham Press, 2017) the difference? Reversing Hermon: Enoch, the Watchers, and the Facing the Giants / The Nephilim: Sons of nobles? Or Forgotten Mission of Jesus Christ (Defender Publishing, sons of God? 2017) The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural AREAS OF EXPERTISE Worldview of the Bible (Lexham Press, 2015) Christian theology, scriptures, history Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Spiritual warfare Unseen World—and Why It Matters (Lexham, 2015) Hebrew and Semitic Studies I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible (Lexham, 2015) Ancient Israel/Judaism Brief Insights on Mastering Bible Doctrine: 80 Expert Ministering to those whose worldview is influenced by Insights, Explained in a Single Minute (60-Second occult, paranormal, esoteric beliefs, ‘alternative’ worldviews Scholar Series) (Zondervan, 2018) Israelite and ancient Near Eastern religion Social Media www.drmsh.com | Facebook: @MichaelSHeiser | Twitter: @msheiser Angels Wrehcalta timhein Bgi btlhee Rmeoarlally rSoaoytss aobfo cuatp Gitoadl'sis Hme afvoern al yv iHrotsutous future ABOUT THE BOOK In Angels, Dr. Michael S. Heiser reveals what the Bible really says about God's supernatural servants -- because there's much, much more than most people suspect, have ever been taught or have caught via traditions, media and storytelling. Dr. Heiser's study is grounded in the terms the Bible itself uses to describe members of God's heavenly host. An expert in the Semitic languages (biblical Hebrew, biblical Greek, Syriac, Aramaic, Ugaritic, Egyptian, Akkadian, Sumerian, Phoenician, and Moabite), he examines the terms in their original, biblical context, while drawing on insights from the wider context of the ancient Near Eastern world.
The Bible's view on heavenly beings begins with Old Testament terms, but then moves into literature from the Second Temple period―Jewish writings from around the 5th century BC to the 1st century AD that influenced New Testament writers. With that important background established, the book focuses on what the New Testament tells us about God's holy ones and reflects on common misconceptions about angels.
WHY IT'S RELEVANT Releases September 19, 2018; Lexham Press Our culture boasts an insatiable appetite for the supernatural. TV, films, bookstores are loaded. Unfortunately, the content is wildly inaccurate. If God moved the biblical writers to take care when talking about the Christians interested in unseen realm, then it mattered to Him. Therefore, it should matter to us. discovering for the first Helps us think more clearly about familiar and critical points of biblical time, or recovering, the theology, contributes to our eternal perspective. original, supernatural God's supernatural family is a theological template for understanding His worldview of the relationship to His human family of believers - and our greater AUDIENCE? Scriptures. importance, in comparison. What the Bible says about angels is Pastors, teachers, evangelists, seminary students, ultimately tied to thinking well about how God thinks about us. laymen. Anyone who is interested at studying the Bible within its historical context without the influence of modern misconceptions and myths. WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID Christians who are curious about the unexplored supernatural aspects/realm of God's creation ABOUT HEISER'S WORK:
"Heiser breathes new life into a biblical concept commonly misunderstood and misapplied in the evangelical world: spiritual warfare . . . I am not exaggerating when I say that this book ('The Unseen Realm') changed my understanding of #1 NEW RELEASE God, the Bible, and my spiritual life. This is beautiful theology.” IN CHRISTIAN —Brian Godawa, author of Chronicles of the Nephiliam
ANGELOLOGY AND “This ('The Unseen Realm') is a provocative book that is badly needed . . .The DEMONOLOGY ON author is enthusiastic about how his own eyes have been opened by the text, AMAZON so he has written this book to open the eyes of his brothers and sisters in Christ to this same unseen (but very real!) realm. —Richard E. Averbeck, PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
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MORE ON DR. MICHAEL S. HEISER “Why should we care about Dr. Heiser maintains and contributes to multiple blogs and podcasts including, but not limited to: the Naked Bible angels? Because podcast and blog (biblical studies), PaleoBabble (weird angelology helps us think beliefs about antiquity), the UFO Religions blog (how belief in ETs intersects with religion), and the Peeranormal more clearly about podcast. familiar points of biblical theology. God’s In addition to his nonfiction books and scholarly articles, Dr. Heiser has also authored two science-fiction novels: supernatural family is a The Façade (Kirkdale Press, 2012) and The Portent theological template for (Kirkdale Press, 2014). understanding God’s relationship to his human family of believers—and Overview of 'Angels' our greater importance
This is a book about the loyal members of God’s heavenly host. compared to them. Learning Most Christians will refer to them as angels, but, as we’ll learn, what the Bible says about that’s just one of many terms the Bible uses for supernatural beings who serve Him. angels ultimately is tied to thinking well about how What readers will get in 'Angels' isn’t guided by Christian tradition, stories, speculations, or well-meaning myths about God thinks about us." angels. Instead, the study is rooted in the biblical terminology for the members of God’s heavenly host, informed by the wider context of the ancient Near Eastern world and close attention to the biblical text.
But why should we care? The simple answer is that, if God Travel moved the biblical writers to take care when talking about the unseen realm, then it matters. But these days, that often doesn’t satisfy, since rarely we are taught to think theologically in September 18-20 Salt Lake City church. The Sunday experience of most is the Bible, presented October 17-19 San Diego as though its content is little more than children’s Sunday school October 24 New York City stories with adult illustrations or pithy maxims about marriage, October 26-28 Philadelphia
parenting, recovery, confession and fortitude. Of course, the Bible can, does and should speak to these personal issues. availability Scripture is applicable to every season of life, with all of its joys, Most widely available after 10am PT challenges and failures. Generally unavail on Fridays, 12-5 PT Available via Skype and mobile. Landline available only occasionally. But there’s more to the Bible than that. Much, much more. To Due to a high volume of email, he is be blunt, Jesus is more than a cosmic life coach and the God of unable to respond. Direct emails to Jason Jones, the Bible had more in mind than a list of basic spiritual coping [email protected] mechanisms when he inspired its writers.
For more information or to book Dr. Michael S. Heiser, contact: Jason Jones, Jones Literary 512-720-2996 / [email protected]