Over 175,000 copies sold. In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You'll find yourself engaged in an enthusiastic pursuit of the truth, resulting in a new appreciation for God's Word. - Why wasn't Eve surprised when the serpent spoke to her? - How did descendants of the Nephilim survive the flood? - Why did Jacob fuse Yahweh and his Angel together in his prayer? - Who are the assembly of divine beings that God presides over? - In what way do those beings participate in God's decisions? - Why do Peter and Jude promote belief in imprisoned spirits? - Why does Paul describe evil spirits in terms of geographical rulership? - Who are the "glorious ones" that even angels dare not rebuke? After reading this book, you may never read your Bible the same way again.
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Michael S. Heiser (1963-2023) was a popular Bible teacher, author, and the founding executive director of AWKNG School of Theology. An expert in the Bible and ancient Semitic languages, he wrote numerous books, including The Unseen Realm, Angels, and Demons. For many years, he was scholar-in-residence at Logos Bible Software. He earned a PhD in Hebrew Bible and Semitic languages from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Over 175,000 copies sold.In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You'll find yourself engaged in an enthusiastic pursuit of the truth, resulting in a new appreciation for God's Word. Why wasn't Eve surprised when the serpent spoke to her? How did descendants of the Nephilim survive the flood? Why did Jacob fuse Yahweh and his Angel together in his prayer? Who are the assembly of divine beings that God presides over? In what way do those beings participate in God's decisions? Why do Peter and Jude promote belief in imprisoned spirits? Why does Paul describe evil spirits in terms of geographical rulership? Who are the "e;glorious ones"e; that even angels dare not rebuke?After reading this book, you may never read your Bible the same way again.