Good and Evil Spirits

Good and Evil Spirits
Author: Rudolf Steiner
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2014-09-04
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1855844443

'We learn gradually to raise our eyes not only to material existence; instead we discover spiritual entities and their actions wherever we look in the universe... We get to know the deeds of these spirits. We are alive and active and we are within the spiritual entities and their activities.' – Rudolf Steiner. >This classic series of lectures presents systematic knowledge on many different spiritual entities, ranging from the higher hierarchies of angels down to hindering demons. Basing his presentation on spiritual-scientific research, Rudolf Steiner intends to awaken us to the existence of these beings and how they interact with all aspects of our lives. Steiner describes how animals, plants and minerals have group souls – with even an inert stone having a spiritual counterpart in the invisible world. The various planets in the cosmos are connected to great spiritual beings and hierarchies too, as is the zodiac, which is not a static band of fixed stars but is also evolving. Steiner gives a remarkable picture of how Christ relates to the zodiacal constellations and to our own higher aspects. Spiritual entities are associated with the evolution of earth and the previous stages of its existence – and here Steiner elaborates relevant chapters of his book Occult Science, An Outline, explaining how our task on earth is ultimately to develop love rather than wisdom (which was the goal of earth's previous stage). From cosmic considerations, Steiner leads to the spirits of the kingdoms of nature – the elemental beings, with their four classes connecting to the four elements – gnomes, undines, sylphs and salamanders, or earth, water, air and fire spirits. He describes how elemental beings are created by human activities – with coercion of the views of others leading to 'demons', lying leading to 'phantoms', and bad social systems to 'spectres'. Spirits are also created in the association of humans and animals, whilst other spiritual entities connect us with the arts. Steiner emphasises the importance of developing and appreciating the arts – such as music, sculpture, architecture, painting and poetry – for the sake of humanity's future evolution.

Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Reference Library)

Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Reference Library)
Author: Walter A. Elwell
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 1312
Release: 2001-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441200304

Fifteen years after its original publication comes a thoroughly revised edition of the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Every article from the original edition has been revisited. With some articles being removed, others revised, and many new articles added, the result is a completely new dictionary covering systematic, historical, and philosophical theology as well as theological ethics.

Demons

Demons
Author: Michael S. Heiser
Publisher: Lexham Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2020-04-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1683592905

The truth about demons is far stranger—and even more fascinating—than what's commonly believed. Are demons real? Are they red creatures with goatees holding pitchforks and sitting on people's shoulders while whispering bad things? Did a third of the angels really rebel with Satan? Are demons and "principalities and powers" just terms for the same entities, or are they different members of the kingdom of darkness? Is the world a chaotic mess because of what happened in Eden, or is there more to the story of evil? What people believed about evil spiritual forces in ancient biblical times is often very different than what people have been led to believe about them today. And this ancient worldview is missing from most attempts to treat the topic. In Demons, Michael Heiser debunks popular presuppositions about the very real powers of darkness. Rather than traditions, stories, speculations, or myths, Demons is grounded in what ancient people of both the Old and New Testament eras believed about evil spiritual forces and in what the Bible actually says. You'll come away with a sound, biblical understanding of demons, supernatural rebellion, evil spirits, and spiritual warfare.

Evil Spirits Cause Chaos in a Psychic's Life

Evil Spirits Cause Chaos in a Psychic's Life
Author: Marie Foster
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2019-08-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1982225009

Evil Spirits Cause Chaos in a Psychic's Life provides a raw, unfiltered account of the hidden dangers within the spiritual realm. This captivating read, emerging as a poignant addition to psychic books, navigates the complex journey of a fifty-year-old mother who stumbles upon her latent psychic abilities. The author unravels her experiences with malevolent spirits that pose as spirit guides, offering first-hand knowledge to readers seeking answers to questions such as “Who is my spirit guide?" and "Are spirit guides bad?" She candidly shares the turmoil these spirits caused, manipulating her trust, inducing chaos, and escalating their attacks when their deceit was threatened. As she ventures into the supernatural realm, she emphasizes the importance of seeking spiritual guidance. She stresses the importance of faith’s paramount role in the responsible development of one’s psychic abilities. The book is primarily tailored for psychics, especially those discovering their psychic abilities later in life and grappling with confusion and numerous questions. Readers learn from the author's experiences, making the book an invaluable resource, almost a spiritual guidance handbook for empaths and psychics. However, its scope extends beyond adult psychics and offers insightful knowledge to children psychics, making it an inclusive empath and psychic abilities book. The author's encounter with the spiritual battle between good and evil is at the heart of this intriguing narrative, emphasizing the need for firm faith and resilience. The author vividly recounts her life-altering miracle, a visible cross on a full moon, and the subsequent spiritual battle that fortified her faith in God. Readers experience her vivid visualization of wielding a luminous cross, symbolizing her soul intermingled with divine protection as she fought against the onslaught of malicious spirits. Evil Spirits Cause Chaos in a Psychic's Life serves as an eye-opening account and a compelling guide, providing readers with an understanding of the intricate world of psychic abilities, emphasizing the importance of spiritual discernment, and fortifying their resolve to confront and overcome adversities.

The 7 Evil Spirits

The 7 Evil Spirits
Author: Noe Leon
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2008-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1847996442

A Biblical insight into the 7 types of evil spirits that mankind are to fight against. These evil spirits are a distorted manifestation of the 7-faceted nature of God (and man).

Heaven and Hell

Heaven and Hell
Author: Emanuel Swedenborg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 436
Release: 1758
Genre: Future life
ISBN:

God at War

God at War
Author: Gregory A. Boyd
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2014-06-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830898301

Modern Christians are often baffled by the problem of evil, frequently attributing pain and suffering to some mysterious "good" purposes of God. Gregory Boyd instead declares that biblical writers did not try to intellectually understand evil but rather grappled to overcome it.