Uploaded: 21 Jan 2019 (8 years ago) · Shared: 20 May 2019
Duration: 19:38
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In this captivating theological exploration, scholar Dr. Michael S. Heiser examines the profound mysteries of Genesis 1:26–27. Addressing whether humanity was created by a singular God or a plural divine assembly, Dr. Heiser delves deep into the Hebrew term Elohim and its ancient linguistic context. This insightful discussion offers valuable clarity on early history, biblical translation, and the complex spiritual worldview of the ancient Near East, serving as a rich resource for seekers across Jewish and Christian traditions.
Whether you are analyzing the Torah, studying the Bible, or engaging in interfaith dialogue alongside Islamic guidance and Abrahamic history, this video delivers a respectful, scholarly perspective on essential sacred texts. Discover how ancient grammar impacts modern theology, faith, and our shared understanding of divine creation. Watch now to gain deeper spiritual reminders and elevate your study of foundational scripture.
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Who is Michael Heiser?Michael Heiser earned an MA (1998) and PhD (2004) in Hebrew Bible and Ancient Semitic Languages from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His dissertation was entitled, "The Divine Council in Late Canonical and Non-Canonical Second Temple Jewish Literature". Before going to the UW-Madison, Mike also earned an M.A. in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania (1992; major fields, Ancient Syria-Palestine and Egyptology). Mike can do translation work in roughly a dozen ancient languages, among them Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, Aramaic, Syriac, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Phoenician, Moabite, and Ugaritic cuneiform. He has also studied Akkadian and Sumerian independently.
Who is Elohim?Elohim in the Hebrew Bible refers to deities, and is one of the many names or titles for God in the Hebrew Bible. The word is identical to the plural of el, meaning gods or magistrates, and is used for the pantheon of Canaanite gods, the children of El, and conventionally vocalized as "Elohim". The notion of divinity underwent radical changes in the early period of Israelite identity and development of Ancient Hebrew religion. The ambiguity of the term elohim is the result of such changes, cast in terms of "vertical translatability", i.e. the re-interpretation of the gods from 7th century BC, Judah to the emergence of monotheist Rabbinical Judaism in the 2 AD.
Who is GOD?In monotheism and henotheism, God is conceived as the Supreme Being and principal object of faith. The concept of God as described by theologians commonly includes the attributes of omniscience (infinite knowledge), omnipotence (unlimited power), omnipresence (present everywhere), omnibenevolence (perfect goodness), divine simplicity, and eternal and necessary existence. In theism, God is the creator and sustainer of the universe In deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of the universe Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one God or in the oneness of God In pantheism, God is the universe itself In atheism, God is purported not to exist, while deemed unknown or unknowable within the context of agnosticism.
