Daniel 12: A New Hope—Resurrection and the Afterlife in the Old Testament

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts112/v4/9f/92/27/9f9227e0-a0dc-854f-29a5-98e2f12cda26/mza_9795019003707472986.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

About Scripture Podcast with Dr. Ed Gallagher

Dr. Gallagher

58 episodes

6 days ago

Unlock the profound depths of the Bible with "About Scripture," hosted by Dr. Ed Gallagher, a renowned professor at Heritage Christian University. Each episode delves into biblical passages, offering historical context, theological insights, and practical applications. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious seeker, Dr. Gallagher's expertise and engaging storytelling will illuminate your understanding of Scripture. Tune in for enlightening discussions that enrich your spiritual journey. Available on all podcast platforms, the Ministry League app, and in video on YouTube and Spotify.

Religion & Spirituality

RSS

All content for About Scripture Podcast with Dr. Ed Gallagher is the property of Dr. Gallagher and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Religion & Spirituality

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/29324907/29324907-1741309680072-bbd86117a9349.jpg

Daniel 12: A New Hope—Resurrection and the Afterlife in the Old Testament

About Scripture Podcast with Dr. Ed Gallagher

24 minutes 10 seconds

8 months ago

Daniel 12: A New Hope—Resurrection and the Afterlife in the Old Testament

In this episode of About Scripture, Dr. Ed Gallagher explores Daniel 12, a passage that introduces a new hope in the Old Testament—the resurrection of the dead. While much of the Hebrew Bible presents a murky view of the afterlife, Daniel 12 offers clarity on resurrection and judgment. Dr. Gallagher examines the biblical concept of Sheol, the development of Jewish and Christian beliefs about life after death, and how Jesus' resurrection transforms our understanding of eternity.

🔹 Topics Covered:

The Old Testament view of the afterlife and Sheol

How Daniel 12:2-3 introduces resurrection as a new hope

The contrast between Jewish and Christian eschatology

Paul’s discussion of resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15

How Jesus' resurrection serves as the firstfruits of our hope

🔹 Keywords & Hashtags:

#Daniel12 #BibleProphecy #Resurrection #Afterlife #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalHope #Eschatology #AboutScripture #OldTestamentTheology

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: A new hope in Daniel 12

00:04 - What is Sheol? The Hebrew Bible’s view of the afterlife

07:00 - Job’s lament: No resurrection hope?

10:30 - Daniel 12:2-3—The first clear reference to resurrection

14:00 - The wise will shine like stars—A vision of transformation

17:30 - Resurrection in the New Testament: Paul’s view in 1 Corinthians 15

21:00 - Jesus as the firstfruits of resurrection

24:00 - Conclusion: The significance of Daniel 12