Seeing the Supernatural
Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death Encounters, and Other Mysteries of the Unseen World
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Now a New York Times bestseller, discover solid answers to the provocative questions you’ve been asking about the supernatural world through the investigative work of a former spiritual skeptic.
We hear stories all the time about the supernatural--miraculous healings, unexplained sightings, near-death experiences--but how do we know what is real? Are rumors of spiritual beings, healings, and prophetic dreams dangerous deceptions, or is there something important for us to explore? Join investigative journalist and former atheist Lee Strobel as he examines the evidence and considers how we should think about the unseen world--and the God who made and rules over it.
As the bestselling author of the popular Case For series, which has sold millions of copies, Lee Strobel has interviewed some of the most brilliant scientists and philosophical thinkers in the world on topics of apologetics and faith. In Seeing the Supernatural, Lee weaves together his best material from several previous books with dynamic new and never-published interviews to investigate what the Bible really teaches about the unseen world.
As he asks scholars the very questions you have about otherworldly experiences, Lee will help you:
Better understand how God chooses to work in the fascinating supernatural realm--and why it is importantAvoid common mistakes people make, including both ignoring the supernatural and becoming obsessed with itHave answers ready for when you face objections or deceptions that are common in a world of supernatural counterfeitsDraw closer to God as you catch glimpses of his power and glory in ways you don't typically experience
Written for skeptics and believers alike, Seeing the Supernatural is a transformative exploration of how the supernatural can shape our understanding of God's character and our own faith.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Modern-day miracles, mystical visions, and unexplained healings stubbornly persist in an age obsessed with quantifiable facts, according to this earnest defense of the supernatural from bestseller Strobel (The Case for Christ). Drawing on interviews and other qualitative research, he discusses how physical brain activity is unable to account for human consciousness; how non-Christians—including many Muslims—routinely receive divine visions of Jesus despite having "have no incentive to experience such an encounter with the Jesus of Christianity, who might lure them into Islamic apostasy and possibly even a death sentence in certain countries"; and how "miraculous" medical healings frequently occur after prayers. Conceding that these phenomena require a great deal of discernment to identify, he concludes by cautioning readers to consider alternative explanations, pray to God for wisdom, and consider the information source's beliefs and biases, while making clear how supernatural experiences can facilitate personal spiritual growth. Though the book's parade of anecdotes can feel repetitive, Strobel's interviews are diverse and wide-ranging, including his discussions with philosophers, pastors, and neuroscientists, several of whom offer creative ways of bridging the gap between the scientific and the divine. Curious Christians will appreciate this energetic, open-minded peek into the world beyond.
