The Unseen Realm

By: Dr. Michael S. Heiser

Narrated by: Gordon Greenhill

Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

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 listening to this book, you may never read your Bible the same way again.

There is a world referred to in the scripture that is quite unseen, but also quite present and active. Michael Heiser's The Unseen Realm seeks to unmask this world. Heiser shows how important it is to understand this world and appreciate how its contribution helps to make sense of scripture. The book is clear and well done, treating many ideas and themes that often go unseen themselves. With this book, such themes will no longer be neglected, so listen to it and discover a new realm for reflection about what scripture teaches.

©2015 Michael S. Heiser (P)2015 Michael S. Heiser

intrigued

I'm just a regular person I was introduced to Supernatural finished it and immediately started on this one, although it was a more technical read it was very enlightening and intriguing. I intend to reread the Bible with a new pair of lens.

Read and Reread!

I love this book-- it is a major paradigm shift in my thinking, and some of the author's presentations are too much to take in in the first read. But it is well worth the effort to go back and reread concepts (and even entire chapters) to solidify the images he so colorfully exhibits. It is hard for me to believe that Mr. Heiser does not have a volume of works published-- he is gifted with words and has a knack for understated humor.

Probably the most scriptural I've ever heard/read!

This book has completely opened up a narrative that's been in the Bible the whole time but I just never saw in its fullness not ever heard before.

It's demystified so many unclear passages with sound biblical exegesis.

I'll be listening to it/reading it over andcover for years to come.

Love it!

Great amount of research and insight

What did you love best about The Unseen Realm?

The amount of research and passion the author has put into this book.

What did you like best about this story?

The introduction of the concept of co-creation with God.

What aspect of Gordon Greenhill’s performance would you have changed?

The continual mention of "note" and "end note" in the delivery was beyond annoying. It's the only reason this book was not rated higher. I would imagine for copyright reasons this had to be done.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not possible, it's too long.

WOW! I've already listened to it 5 times!

Starting my 6th re-listen now... it's that good!

A big thank you to the author... you are changing my life and I pray eternal rewards on you for using your gifts to build His body.

Extremely Well Researched

To a layperson: this book reads very academic. I found a lot of the in-depth language parts unnecessary. Since I don’t speak nor read either Greek or Hebrew; I’m trusting the author regardless if he says “it could also mean this in Ancient Greek” or “it could also mean this in Ancient Greek because of this other word and this curved line on the last letter. This curved line was commonly used to denote this other sound which in turn....” - either way I’m taking the authors word on a subject I am unfamiliar with. His bonafides in this subject are well documented so I felt details that granular to a layperson could have been reserved for a journal article or textbook. The language parts are all important but only insofar as they make the basic case and not why they make that case. I believe Dr. Heiser has a very similar book that excludes a lot of this and might have been a better jumping in point for me. Overall I thought the book was excellent and it explains so many “odd” sounding passages in a way that actually fits. The first night after listening my head was spinning. I laid in bed thinking “Lord, what have I gotten myself into.” I felt detached from the traditional Evangelical notions I’ve held for decades. Very gently I felt the Lord ask “What about your beliefs actually changed?” It was a moment of clarity and relief. Nothing had changed except that things actually made a lot more sense. All of the same core beliefs I had before were intact, the puzzle just seemed to have a lot more of pieces filled in around those beliefs was all.

Thoughts on Book

There were many good thoughts and insights given. A solid exegetical foundation was shown but what was built off of that foundation was somewhat flimsy. Much of the conclusions drawn had to be backed with sources outside of scripture. Good food for thought, it’s not inspired though so don’t take it as such.

Amazing Analysis!!!

Definitely recommend for ALL BEIEVERS IN THE FATHER/CREATOR OF ALL THINGS AND CHRIST OUR SALVATION!

Magnificent Masterpiece,

A truly great book for anyone who loves The Almighty and wishes to understand more of His grand creation. When I first joined Audible this, along with Dr. Heisner's companion book Supernatural, were among the first books I chose.. I jumped into The Unseen Realm first but soon was lost so I opened his companion book and got smitten with it's wealth of information. Now a full year has passed since completing Supernatural, and my maturity and understanding of The Father's unseen realm has grown in me.. I again opened the Doctor's fully noted and more expanded book, The Unseen Realm and it was a great read. It fully opened all my senses to the glory that awaits. Now, I believe I will return to the easier read and chew on Supernatural one more time. I expect it will be a bucket of thrills this row around. Thank you Dr. H. for giving us a magnificent experience. ?

Eye-opener

To date, this has been the finest book on theology that I have encountered. Bravo!