Biblical Cosmology in the ANE (Ancient Near Eastern) World
Biblical Theology, Symbolism Anthony Delgado Biblical Theology, Symbolism Anthony Delgado

Biblical Cosmology in the ANE (Ancient Near Eastern) World

Biblical cosmology describes reality as structured into three realms: heaven above, the earth where humans live, and the depths below, associated with the grave and imprisoned rebellious beings. In the Old Testament worldview, humans live between heaven and earth and descend to Sheol in death, though there is an expectation that the grave is not the final destiny. The New Testament presents a shift after the resurrection of Jesus, opening the way for believers to ascend to heaven and redefining the grave so that the place of judgment becomes what is called hell. The Garden of Eden is portrayed as a mountain-temple where heaven and earth meet and where humanity originally lived in communion with God before descending into exile and death. In the final restoration, the new Jerusalem descends, and heaven and earth are united again, returning creation to a garden-like order in which Christ reigns over all things and God’s sovereignty extends over every realm of existence.

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The Ancient Dead Sea Scrolls at the Reagan Library Museum

The Ancient Dead Sea Scrolls at the Reagan Library Museum

I was so excited to hear that the Dead Sea Scrolls were coming to the Reagan Library and could not wait to visit. I want to share some insights in this video. The exhibit is at the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Running through September 2025, this exhibit showcases eight authentic scrolls alongside over 200 ancient artifacts, offering a rare glimpse into Second Temple Judaism and the preservation of biblical texts. Unfortunately time didn’t allow me to overview the artifacts, but you should go see those for yourself. In this video I overview the Beatitudes Scroll, the Damascus Document, the Psalms Scroll, and more, unraveling their significance for biblical theology, messianic expectations, and early Christian thought. If you're passionate about the Bible, archeology, and ancient history, you will not be disappointed.

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