I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible Kindle Edition

This book is great, but it leaves you praying for so much more!If you haven't read his fictional books The Facade and The Portent, I'd strongly recommend that as well. While they are fiction, they could almost be used as reference works as well.I discovered Dr. Heiser's work about a year ago and since then I think I can honestly say that I've watched every single one of his YouTube/Vimeo videos as well as reading a great deal of what he has written.On his homepage, drmsh.com, there's a link to his resume/CV. This document lists pretty much everything he's ever written, where to find it, and whether it was written for the laity or the scholar.In early 2015 Dr. Heiser will have two new non-fiction books coming out--the answer to the prayer in the first line of this review! Until then, I strongly recommend you find these CD/DVD sets while you're waiting for the new books to come out. To find these resources, simply copy and paste the title into Google and the 1st result should be where you want to go. Also, the purchase of these products goes to support a valuable ministry.1.) Exploring Ancient Truths in the Context of their Biblical FoundationsA Biblical look at God's divine counsel and how His heavenly system of governance impacts mankind, especially God's children.2.) From Chaos to Restoration HeiserAn enlightening and thorough overview of the conflict between the realms of darkness and light from before creation to the end of time.To summarize:Once again, Heiser is the best. I strongly recommend reading/watching/listening to literally everything Dr. Heiser has done. This is the program I would follow, the first three are on Amazon, and #4 and #5 you can find to purchase with Google.1.) The Facade2.) The Portent3.) I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible4.) Exploring Ancient Truths in the Context of their Biblical Foundations5.) From Chaos to Restoration HeiserNow, go to YouTube and Vimeo, type in "Michael Heiser," and literally watch everything.Short update: I asked Dr. Heiser by email what he thought of the above order of material I've listed, and this was the response for those who are interested."The honest answer is to wait for the non-fiction books, which will appear in Feb-March 2015...In their absence, it's best to read through the content on my divine council site (starting with the first item listed)...After that you could hit I Dare You...I'm not sure about items 4 and 5 on your list since I didn't create the discs...The fiction introduces small nuggets of divine council theology and its implications, piggy-backed onto supernatural / paranormal fiction. They could be read any time."

I first read this on the logos bible webpage where I have practically lived since I discovered it. This book is so well written and answered so many question in easy to understand language, that I ordered several copies to give to friends and loved ones and a copy to put on my bookshelf where only the best books go!

I found Dr. Heiser by sheer meandering through Instagram. Its been 2 years since I first listened to him on YouTube and from there I have read close to every thing he has written. Though I was familiar with some of the material it was still interesting and I still learned new things! He has a definite gift for delivering more complex information and making it consumable to the average person. He is just an amazing teacher. I'm not an official "student" but I very much consider him my teacher. What he has taught me has changed my life. It has transformed my understanding by expanding the things that denominational filters shrunk, and putting things that were misinterpreted back into its appropriate place. I never loved the Old Testament, but I do now. What I have learned in no way diminished my awe and wonder of God and Jesus, even though it was very different. I would say it has made me more so. What an amazing Creator we serve and what a beautiful Savior we have. I am thankful for Dr. Heiser helping to set me free from false doctrine, false religion and for helping me fall back into love with my Bible, with my God and my Savior.I'm praying for you Dr. Heiser! In all things God is good all the time.

Need a book that doesn't preach, but does teach? This is the book for you. The author is complete, concise and thorough in his explanation and exposition of Bible passages, conundrums, and complexities without assuming you are a theologian [which he is]. He wants you to want to want to read the Bible. Not because you have to but because there are so many interesting and fascinating facts and intricacies to the passages and Biblical messages that will enhance your spiritual maturing and knowledge. I highly recommend this very readable book as a part of your reference library.

This is a good book, in the tradition of the other excellent Michael Heiser books. Its short chapters make it an easy read, and for the most part open your eyes to a lot of what Scripture really means versus what many of us have been taught. No, it's not "out there", but consists of sound exegesis of selected Scriptural text. My only disappointment with the book is that not all chapters come to a conclusion about some difficult passages. So while reading the book I had to get used to not getting all the answers I was looking for. Still a worthwhile read, though.

A compilation of articles Dr. Heiser wrote for a magazine, through scripture, manuscripts, original languages, Ancient Near East & Dead Sea Scrolls, taking theology professor level critical thinking down to the layperson. Equips how to think about scripture, including presuppositions, and draw your own conclusions on some of the most controversial and sometimes, weird, Bible verses, and I found myself moving off of some of my longtime held beliefs to a more Biblically apologetic sound belief system. I highly recommend"The Bible Unfiltered", which I read right after this one. You gotta do the work if you are a serious student of the Bible. May YHWH Most High bless you.