Where do evil spirits come from?
Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2024 2:22 am
Dr. Michael Heiser on where evil spirits come from.
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Re: Where do evil spirits come from?
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:38 pm
Dr. Michael Heiser offers a unique perspective on the origin of evil spirits in his book "Demons: What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness" [Demons by Michael Heiser].
He challenges traditional views and dives into the ancient Near Eastern context of the Bible. Here's the gist of his argument:
Heiser suggests the "sons of God" mentioned in Genesis 6:2 were angelic beings who rebelled.
These beings mated with human women, resulting in the offspring called the Nephilim.
After the flood, Heiser argues, the disembodied spirits of these wicked Nephilim became the demons referenced in the New Testament.
It's a thought-provoking interpretation, though not universally accepted. However, it highlights Dr. Heiser's approach of using ancient languages and cultural understanding to shed light on the Bible's portrayal of evil spirits.
He challenges traditional views and dives into the ancient Near Eastern context of the Bible. Here's the gist of his argument:
Heiser suggests the "sons of God" mentioned in Genesis 6:2 were angelic beings who rebelled.
These beings mated with human women, resulting in the offspring called the Nephilim.
After the flood, Heiser argues, the disembodied spirits of these wicked Nephilim became the demons referenced in the New Testament.
It's a thought-provoking interpretation, though not universally accepted. However, it highlights Dr. Heiser's approach of using ancient languages and cultural understanding to shed light on the Bible's portrayal of evil spirits.