Michael Heiser: Taking Scripture on Its Own Terms
A groundbreaking author, speaker, and scholar who pushed Christians to dig deep into Scripture and see things afresh.
Books on the spiritual forces
What Does the Bible Really Tell Us about the Powers of Good and Evil?
What people believed about good and evil spiritual forces in ancient biblical times is very different from what people have been led to believe about them today. And this ancient worldview is missing from most attempts to treat the topic. Michael Heiser addressed common questions and misconceptions about the supernatural realm, showing what the Bible says about God’s holy ones and the powers of darkness—and why it matters today.
Books on the Bible
Insights That Inspire, Inform, and Surprise
Many people think they know exactly what’s in the Bible—but when they actually look closer, they realize how wrong they were. Mike's engaging and readable books—like The Bible Unfiltered and I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible—Mike explored the most unusual, interesting, and least understood parts of the Bible with the goal of helping you take Scripture on its own terms.
Mike’s science fiction novels
Sci-Fi Thrillers with a Christian Worldview
Mike is also an accomplished science fiction writer. His novels The Facade and The Portent, bring together history, theology, ancient languages, and sci-fi, weaving gripping and thought-provoking page-turners.
More from Mike
The Gospel in a Worldwide TV Hit? Stranger Things Have Happened
Millions of people have loved the hit show Stranger Things. So did critically acclaimed author Michael Heiser. His book The World Turned Upside Down draws parallels to the show and shares a unique vision of the biblical and supernatural worlds.
Mike’s Mobile Ed courses
Learn Straight from Mike with Self-Paced Courses
Learn from Mike with video classes on a variety of topics. Do it all at your own pace, watching and listening through the Logos app. From Old and New Testament studies to ancient history, systematic theology, and more, you’ll experience what made Mike such a remarkable teacher as you gain instant access to an exhilarating learning experience, wherever you are.
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The Unseen Realm
The Unseen Realm: Rebellion in God’s council. Spirits of dead giants. Rival gods creating chaos. These are the things of myth and fairy tales, right? The Bible tells a different story. What we discover are two distinct worlds—with vastly different inhabitants—created and ruled by one loving triune God.
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Angels
Angels: Forget the halos. Ditch the harps. Pop culture and church tradition have a lot to say about angels. And most of it is dead wrong. Dr. Michael S. Heiser’s follow-up to the myth-busting documentary The Unseen Realm dispels common legends and tall tales about God’s heavenly host.
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Demons
Demons: What does the Bible say about demons? Are demons real? What people believed about evil spiritual forces in biblical times was very different from today—an ancient worldview missing in modern analysis. Gain a biblical understanding of demons, supernatural rebellion, evil spirits, and spiritual warfare.
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Aliens and Demons
Dr. Michael S. Heiser’s Aliens & Demons: explores the unexpected intersection between UFOs, alien abductions, the world of angels and demons, and the ancient texts that speak of them.
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The Unseen Realm Lecture Series
Dr. Heiser’s The Unseen Realm Lecture Series: The Unseen Realm sheds light on the supernatural world. This light allows today’s pastors and scholars to understand the biblical authors’ supernatural worldview.
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Questions Aloud
Questions Aloud: Truth doesn’t need permission. Questions are important—and allowed. This video series raises uncomfortable questions and features discussions between Dr. Michael S. Heiser and cohost Johnny Cisneros.
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