Biblical texts, ancient writings, and scholarly works for those who want to go deeper into the Word and the world it describes.
Ancient & Apocryphal Writings
One of the most significant texts in Second Temple Judaism. 1 Enoch describes the fall of the Watchers (the "sons of God" of Genesis 6), heavenly journeys, the coming Messiah, and end-time visions. It is quoted directly in the New Testament book of Jude.
ⓘ Included in the Ethiopian Orthodox canon and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Not in the Protestant Bible, but influential in understanding the New Testament's background.
A full English presentation of the Dead Sea Scrolls from Qumran, including community rules, hymns, biblical manuscripts, and apocalyptic texts. This collection is foundational for understanding Jewish thought, Scripture transmission, and the world surrounding the New Testament era.
ⓘ Best used as historical background material alongside the Bible. It helps with context, language, and Second Temple interpretation patterns.
More ancient texts coming soon
Biblical Scholarship
A groundbreaking work that recovers the ancient Near Eastern context of Scripture. Heiser explores the divine council, the spiritual warfare backdrop of the Bible, and what the biblical authors really meant by "sons of God" — illuminating passages that have puzzled readers for centuries.
ⓘ "I want to see what Heiser sees in the text." This book changed how thousands of believers read their Bible.
More scholarly works coming soon