Did Old Testament believers know about heaven and hell?

In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Dr. Michael Easley unpacks what ancient Israelites believed about eternity, salvation, and the afterlife. Through passages from Psalms, Daniel, and Job, Dr. E reveals how figures like David, Enoch, and Job expressed faith in eternal life—long before the New Testament.

📖 Topics Covered:

00:00 Intro & Question from Daniel

01:30 What Sheol and Abaddon Really Mean

04:10 David, Enoch, and Job’s Understanding of Eternity

06:45 How Daniel 12 Describes Heaven and Hell

08:50 Why the Ancients Knew More Than We Think

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