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Apr 2024
45m 57s

Spirit-Beings, Ghosts and the Afterlife ...

MICHELLE
About this episode

Delve into the enigmatic depths of biblical revelation with Matthew D. Arnold's groundbreaking work, "The Invisible Dimension: Spirit-Beings, Ghosts, and the Afterlife," a captivating exploration published by Anamchara Books. Departing from conventional readings, Arnold beckons readers to reexamine the sacred text, urging a profound engagement with the celestial realms and their inhabitants as depicted by biblical writers.

Kenneth McIntosh, author of "Water from an Ancient Well," praises Arnold's approach, applauding its departure from contemporary biases. Instead of imposing 21st-century lenses, "The Invisible Dimension" immerses readers in the intricate contexts of biblical authors, unravelling the rich tapestry of their cultural, historical, and theological landscapes.

At its core, "The Invisible Dimension" ventures into the spectral domain, unravelling the mystique surrounding spirit-beings in biblical lore. From celestial angels to watchers, Arnold meticulously dissects their roles, alongside probing the origins of malevolent entities and the spectral manifestations of departed souls.

Prepare to rediscover the veiled mysteries concealed within the sacred text, as "The Invisible Dimension" beckons readers into a realm where spirits, ghosts, and the afterlife intertwine with the fabric of biblical narrative.

My Special Guest Is Matt Arnold

Matt Arnold is the author of The Invisible Dimension: Spirit-Beings, the Afterlife, and Ghosts, a book which explores how the writers of the Bible understood the supernatural realms and their inhabitants using the various contexts in which they found themselves. He is also the editor of The Christian Parapsychologist Journal, a Churches Fellowship for Psychical and Spiritual Studies publication. He is also a member of the Alistair Hardy Trust, the Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena, and The Ghost Club (1862). His popular website, https://GhostsGhoulsAndGod.co.uk, features many studies on the paranormal in the Bible, which seek to educate rather than frighten visitors.


In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Explore some of the spirit-beings in the Bible: angels – how did we get the word in our bibles? 

2. Discover more about the mysterious watchers and what is their role in various places in the Bible? What did the writers understand as the origins of evil spirits, and what were demons (or daimons)?

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