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(ISBN: 9781577995562) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Terrific! - The research for this book is pretty flawless and though I have taught and studied the Bible at professional level all my adult life, I learnt quite a lot, while what I already knew was ordered and put in place. The central argument is that we tend |(especially in more 'reformed' circles) to interpret the Bible in a way much influenced by rationalism and the so-called Enlightenment. This was not the thinking of the ancients, which was much more supernaturalist. I read the first two chapters with entire fascination. In the third chapter, I began to think 'I am not sure I agree with all of this.' This was more to do with his interpretation of evidence than the evidence itself, in particular his idea that, although God created the earth and declared it 'very good', it was not perfect and therefore Adam and Eve were told to subdue it. This seemed to me to pass very lightly over the theology of the Fall and God's perfect knowledge of the subsequent growth of civilisation, bad and good, and events such as world hunger, natural disasters and epidemics of sickness (such as Covid 19!). As I read on, I found this happening again, for example over his discussion of human freedom vs. predestination. I loved seeing the biblical picture emerge as he continued to discuss passages in the light of his research, but then (to me) he went further than the passage warranted in his attempts to philosophize. He made good points, but again, I wanted to argue with his conclusions. I enjoyed this, because it was quite evident that he was making me question my presuppositions and think hard about my conclusions. So, despite any reservations I might have about his more philosophical ideas, I still give this book five stars. I'd give it six stars if they were available. I haven't read all of this detailed book, because each chapter take study and thought, and I will certainly add to this review in time. These are initial thoughts which I may even have to retract later! I have certainly been stimulated to think. I am very glad I came across this author and have already bought another of his books. Truly fascinating! Review: An Aid into Seeing the Unseen - This is a book that I found that once I started reading I could not put down. This is a surprising thing to say about a book that is essentially a text book. Yet you do not have to have a theology degree or ministry diploma to appreciate Michael Heiser's work. An open and enquiring mind will do, but every reader will need to be prepared to be challenged as I have discovered, it will change how we see and understand and interpret the Bible. For those readers who have been trained theologically, this book will put us back into the seminar rooms where we can exercise our brain cells and hold dialogue internally as we reengage with scripture through the perspective of the Ancient Near East. Not the predominant culture that has shaped our thinking thus far. I suspect that I will read this book a few more times to pick up on nuances that I have not yet picked up. However, before I do that I must families myself with Michael Heisers other works first. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 168,411 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 43 in Christian Theology | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,912) | | Dimensions | 15.24 x 3.3 x 22.86 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1577995562 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1577995562 | | Item weight | 794 g | | Language | English | | Part of series | The Unseen Realm Collection | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | 1 Sept. 2015 | | Publisher | Faithlife Corporation | ## Images ![The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e2SWKsFbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific! *by A***N on 18 April 2020* The research for this book is pretty flawless and though I have taught and studied the Bible at professional level all my adult life, I learnt quite a lot, while what I already knew was ordered and put in place. The central argument is that we tend |(especially in more 'reformed' circles) to interpret the Bible in a way much influenced by rationalism and the so-called Enlightenment. This was not the thinking of the ancients, which was much more supernaturalist. I read the first two chapters with entire fascination. In the third chapter, I began to think 'I am not sure I agree with all of this.' This was more to do with his interpretation of evidence than the evidence itself, in particular his idea that, although God created the earth and declared it 'very good', it was not perfect and therefore Adam and Eve were told to subdue it. This seemed to me to pass very lightly over the theology of the Fall and God's perfect knowledge of the subsequent growth of civilisation, bad and good, and events such as world hunger, natural disasters and epidemics of sickness (such as Covid 19!). As I read on, I found this happening again, for example over his discussion of human freedom vs. predestination. I loved seeing the biblical picture emerge as he continued to discuss passages in the light of his research, but then (to me) he went further than the passage warranted in his attempts to philosophize. He made good points, but again, I wanted to argue with his conclusions. I enjoyed this, because it was quite evident that he was making me question my presuppositions and think hard about my conclusions. So, despite any reservations I might have about his more philosophical ideas, I still give this book five stars. I'd give it six stars if they were available. I haven't read all of this detailed book, because each chapter take study and thought, and I will certainly add to this review in time. These are initial thoughts which I may even have to retract later! I have certainly been stimulated to think. I am very glad I came across this author and have already bought another of his books. Truly fascinating! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Aid into Seeing the Unseen *by R***L on 4 July 2023* This is a book that I found that once I started reading I could not put down. This is a surprising thing to say about a book that is essentially a text book. Yet you do not have to have a theology degree or ministry diploma to appreciate Michael Heiser's work. An open and enquiring mind will do, but every reader will need to be prepared to be challenged as I have discovered, it will change how we see and understand and interpret the Bible. For those readers who have been trained theologically, this book will put us back into the seminar rooms where we can exercise our brain cells and hold dialogue internally as we reengage with scripture through the perspective of the Ancient Near East. Not the predominant culture that has shaped our thinking thus far. I suspect that I will read this book a few more times to pick up on nuances that I have not yet picked up. However, before I do that I must families myself with Michael Heisers other works first. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent and easy to read summation of the "divine council" worldview. *by F***H on 2 March 2017* I finally bought this book having been a listener of the Naked Bible podcast for a while. Dr. Heiser's online material should give you a good idea of what to expect from this book; it is written in plain English and the chapters are refreshingly short (which was a pleasant surprise - his vocal style can be a little long-winded and monotonous but his writing is concise). I'm halfway through currently, but Dr. Heiser steadily works through the key scripture on which his divine council worldview is based. The main point I'd like to make is that this work is easily accessible; it has generous footnotes, briefly outlining opposing arguments, referring readers to the companion site or referencing scholarly articles. I like to read these, but if you don't wish to, the book is well within the capability of any literate person. To simplify it any more would I suspect miss out some key bits of information so if you're wondering whether to get this book or "Supernatural" (which I think is the "lite" version) I'd recommend this book. I don't have a problem accepting Dr. Heiser's conclusions - they make clear many previously obscure and hard to understand passages which most Christians (including pastors and theologians!) gloss over or give unconvincing answers to. Even if you don't agree, if you're intellectually honest and a thoughtful Christian you should read this to know what the arguments are. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/52013575-the-unseen-realm-recovering-the-supernatural-worldview-of-the-bible](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/52013575-the-unseen-realm-recovering-the-supernatural-worldview-of-the-bible) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*