Demons

What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness

By: Michael S. Heiser

Narrated by: Gordon Greenhill

Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

The truth about demons is far stranger - and even more fascinating - than what's commonly believed.

Are demons real? Are they red creatures with goatees holding pitchforks and sitting on people's shoulders while whispering bad things? Did a third of the angels really rebel with Satan? Are demons and "principalities and powers" just terms for the same entities, or are they different members of the kingdom of darkness? Is the world a chaotic mess because of what happened in Eden, or is there more to the story of evil?

What people believed about evil spiritual forces in ancient biblical times is often very different than what people have been led to believe about them today. And this ancient worldview is missing from most attempts to treat the topic.

In Demons, Michael Heiser debunks popular presuppositions about the very real powers of darkness. Rather than traditions, stories, speculations, or myths, Demons is grounded in what ancient people of both the Old and New Testament eras believed about evil spiritual forces and in what the Bible actually says. You'll come away with a sound, biblical understanding of demons, supernatural rebellion, evil spirits, and spiritual warfare.

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Eye opening

Loved it. I truly have a better understanding of the topic. I'm glad that I came across this really insightful book.

Awesome!

This book is the WHOLE DEAL - everything you've ever wanted to know about evil spirits according to the Bible (and other ancient texts). It's deep stuff, and complex - not for beginners! I had to read it twice to understand everything. But once I did, I feel that I now really DO understand everything about the subject!

Very Informative!!!

I enjoyed this book so much, I am going to read it again. This is a must read!!!!!

Great book to listen to!

Great book to listen to if you are interested in the origin of demons and are interested in the biblical worldview from a great biblical scholar who understands the bible and the ancient middle east. Highly recommended .

Interesting dive into the opposing camp

I started this because I was exploring the idea of the divine council. He discusses the Divine Counsil early in the book as a refresher from a prior work of his. I was particularly intrigued by his arguments against Gap theory as well as his discussion about SLSW.

Well worth listening to.

Great book

The content is well researched and it is clearly and coherently presented. I thoroughly recommend the book.

Makes things more clear

I learned a lot from this book, but most importantly to me is understanding what Jews would have thought about what demons were during Jesus’s life on earth.

Great treatment of historical life & truth.

Dr. Heiser has once more hit it out of the park. He breaks down the tall tales as he infuses Biblical facts to make this book the best on the subject I've ever experienced. If you were disappointed with its companion book "ANGELS" because it came across as too academic or not filling in all the gaps this time the author goes all the way ... and then some. I ordered it as soon Audible introduced it. Get this one & prepare to take on evil as Farher-God meant for His imagers to do just as His Blessed Son has done. I doubt if it will disappoint any one. I plan to give it a repeat listen very soon to pick up on those important points I may have glazed over too quickly. It will remain in my library for many years to come.

Thank you, Michael Heiser

A great book that answers so many questions about the supernatural realm. 10/10 recommend

Michael Heiser is such a good author.

Love all of his books, they are a little bit on the academic side, so I normally end up listening through them a couple of times to soak everything in. But, this book certainly helps paint a more accurate picture of the supernatural landscape. Thanks, Doctor!