Naked Bible Podcast 089 — The Book of Life

There are over a dozen references in the Old and New Testaments to “books” in heaven. The idea of such books extends back to Sumer and Mesopotamian (“tablets of destinies”). In this episode, we trace the lineage of the idea through ancient Near Eastern examples, the Old Testament, 2nd temple Jewish texts, and the New Testament. Are these records “real time” record keeping? Proof of predestination?

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[goldarua]

Having been a believer for over 65yrs, I just love these podcasts. Thankyou they are so sustaining!

[roybatty]

Another one of my absolute favorite episodes. I'm So grateful to The Lord for Dr Michael Heiser and all his content. I sure do miss him, my favorite Biblical Teacher Scholar. Thank you for this brethren

[rm]

I am so blessed by this..so many questions answered. Thank you Dr Heiser. You are truly amazing.

[matthewjames]

Love these topics and motifs being explained. Great stuff. Thanks again guys

[debpratt]

When Mike said, "....they shall be written in the earth, " the first thing that popped into my mind was Jesus writing in the dust when the Pharisees wanted to stone the woman caught in adultery!

[stevenmonte]

Phenomenal content. Thanks Michael and team!

[robertlangford]

Jesus says..."I am the way...the truth and the LIFE....So He is the He is the book of life...

[robertlangford]

Thank you....awesome as always. I love that you say there is ambiguity...and that we can assume that God will decide on how His plan works...and that He gives us these interpretations to show us this.

[JohnC-]

What an amazing music for intro.. I'm hooked..

[deroconnor]

Great commentary, It has always been my understanding that while we can and should reflect on God's attributes, God's essence is completely beyond either man or angel. Similarly God is said to have no limits but to have a definite character.

[alicecooper]

So, big question. Where dose the record of the mythology of the ancient world become reality for us? Like why is our faith not just mythology as well?

[themightyasterix]

Could the book of life be a heavenly birthday registry, or is it the same as the Lambs book of life?

[MarieMacify]

I thought I heard Dr Daniel Wallace said one time that the manuscripts don't contain the phrase 'book of life' but 'tree of life'? Just a thought...