Unseen Realm (Expanded Edition)

Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible

By: Michael S. Heiser

Narrated by: Tim H. Dixon

New edition of a bestseller (over 175k copies sold) that features more content from Michael S. Heiser

If it’s weird, it’s important.

To celebrate its tenth anniversary, The Unseen Realm Expanded Edition features new content from Heiser never before available in print, further unveiling the unseen realm.

Talking snakes. Giants. A heavenly council. Imprisoned spirits. Your Bible is filled with strange things, but what do they mean and why do they matter? In The Unseen Realm, Michael Heiser unveils the supernatural worldview of the Bible. Heiser shows how understanding the Bible’s ancient context reveals surprises hiding in plain sight. By reading the Bible with the mindset of an ancient Israelite, you will learn new things about God, yourself, and the world. You may never read your Bible the same way again.

• Why wasn't Eve surprised when the serpent spoke to her?
• How did descendants of the Nephilim survive the flood?
• Who are the assembly of divine beings that God presides over?
• Why do Peter and Jude write about imprisoned spirits?
• Why does Paul describe evil spirits in terms of geographical rule?
• Who are the "glorious ones" that even angels dare not rebuke?

“How was it possible that I had never seen that before? Dr. Heiser’s survey of the complex reality of the supernatural world as the Scriptures portray it covers a subject that is strangely sidestepped.”

―John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament, School of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary

“There is a world referred to in the Scripture that is quite unseen, but also quite present and active. The Unseen Realm seeks to unmask this world.”

―Darrell L. Bock, Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Eye opening and thought provoking

If you are more than a casual reader of the Bible this will speak to you. If you have wondered how nuance of successive translations may have obscured some depth and detail you will find this rewarding. I also found it fun to be challenged.

This book is great

Michael Heiser helped me to understand the Old Testament interpretation in an exciting new way.

Great read

This was a very in depth book. I feel like I came away with a wealth of knowledge. I will have to listen again to absorb it all.

A Road To Emmaus Experience

Reading this book was like meeting Jesus on the side of the road to Emmaus and having Him explain how the entire Torah, poetry and prophets point to His death, burial and resurrection. And to His ultimate glory.

Excellent research and narrative

I appreciated the detailed research, the narrative starting with creation and going through the entire Bible.