Psalm 82: The Divine Council of the Gods, the Judgment of the Watchers and the Inheritance of the Nations (Chronicles of the Nephilim)

The author clearly differentiates between the antediluvian fallen angels in Genesis 6:1-4 who took human wives to whom were born the Nephilim, and the Sons of God, also divine in nature, called Watchers who were set over the (seventy) nations by God at the time of the post-flood dispersion of the people who, through their unity of mind and speech, and the ill intent of their ambitions, were the builders of the Tower of Babel. The author also addresses the expected question concerning Ephesians 6:12, as well as many other topics, which explanations are sensibly enlightening and provide a deeper and broader understanding of Christ's mission having come into the world to redeem all nations back to God the Father, how it is that "whatever we bind on earth is also bound in heaven" and "whatever is loosed on earth is loosed in heaven", and the unfolding of past, present, and future events prophesied and promised that believers have awaited regarding the rule and reign of Yeshua Ha-Mashiach. The author's research and explanations are beyond the typical avoidance-tactic preaching most of us have always been exposed to and which left me with more questions than peace of mind. As I read this book, I continually prayed for discernment and understanding, because the scriptures were being unlocked and also connected in ways I had never been introduced to. As it is, this work has settled questions that have lingered in my mind for many years. I am grateful.

Thoroughly enjoyed

Enjoying this book.

I have been on a mission to learn as much as possible about the Nephilim and the Watchers for several months. I have read a few other books and studied the Bible alongside these books. This book brought me more in depth with Scripture than I had expected, and delighted me in the process. I was raised in Christianity, but realized years ago that I was taught very little of the history of Gods plan and how ancient Biblical history truly lead us to our current state. So much of the Bible had confused me. I was able to see why with just a single passage in this book. “We must stop imposing our categories of modern convents onto the Bible, and try to interpret the text within the ancient Hebrew paradigm. “ This was a bolt of lightning to my perception of Scripture. Each chapter allows questions to be answered in a way that is not only filled with Scriptural references but also original language examples and explanations. I would love to learn Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. To be honest, I’m more likely to not. I highly recommend this book. It is my first Brian Godawa book, but I am about to open my second, and already have a third on my shelf.

Brian does a good job of simply explaining "behind the scenes" about the Watchers, or Spiritual powers that ruled our world. He studied under Michael Heisner, a respected leader in this area, and passes along his knowledge. I found this book easy to read, as Brian will repeat himself in subsequent chapters. In other books I may have found it redundant, but here, with the complexity of the material, I was appreciative of it, so that I didn't have to try to go back and find it. I've read and studied the Bible informally for many years, but Michael and Brian really opened my eyes in ways no other scholars have. I look forward to continuing to grow through both of their materials.

The author starts well with some of his study of Psalm 82. He obviously loves God and loves to dig out scripture. I commend him for that. He brings out some good ideas and possible explanations to this mysterious psalm that many would agree with him about. As a pastor and a student of scripture I appreciate that. Now the negative: Towards the end of the book, especially the last two chapters, he tends to flounder in his belief of Satan's influence in our culture under the New Covenant; then seems to be unsure whether he believes supernatural evil is or is not impacting the culture of today as much as under the Old Covenant. The author's diminishing of Paul's warning, in Eph.6, of what we are wrestling with, saying that passage is no longer valid, (since 70 AD at least) was strange, if not wacky. It was reminiscent of those who say that other passages from the New Testament, (eg, I Cor12,14, etc.), are invalid since the time of the first century of Christ or 70 AD!!! Overall I give the book three stars and is worth the read, even though the concluding chapters tend to flounder.

Good

This was an excellent lesson on the transitional period from the old covenant to the new. I had not realized that period was viewed by the early church fathers as "the end of Days" for the old covenant. It makes sense. The book was clear, well written, and thought-provoking. I'm not sure I agree with the author's take on the role of demons in our present time. I worked thirty five years as a psychiatric nurse and I can state from experience that there are the mentally sick, and the evil sick that are far beyond just evil. Scripture says that God turns certain sinners over to a reprobate mind. Toward the end of the book, I wanted the writer to continue - what about thyue war in heaven described in Revelation? The devil and his angels are cast out of heaven; is that still in the future? What about the angels released from the Euphrates River that go forth to kill? As I said, this book answered a lot of my questions, but caused many more. One thing about it, I was really glad that I had already read some of Michael Heiser's books.

I have given this book 5 stars even though I would see some things slightly different theologically than the author, it has opened my eyes and understanding while setting my feet on a new path of investigation. Our misunderstanding of heavenly realities is the cause of bad theology, this book helps clear some of this up. If we pondered for a moment that "war" broke out in the heavenly arena, it would unsettle most peoples theology. I'm buying the book "the unseen realm" by this author to see what else he can excite me with, the area of the heavens and what happened at Christ's resurrection etc is where my feet have been heading for a long time now. Buy this book, you will be given good food for thought.

This is a very intriguing book. Well researched and written. Not your traditional view of ire of how the plan of God plays out. Will provoke you to think and possibly change your view on Christi’s Victor. Most excellent book. Highly recommend it

Outstanding scholarship that is clearly the result of many years of earnest study and deep reflection. Godawa is able to situate his analysis within the Biblical context expertly and succinctly, so that a short book packs more punch than most other, longer ones. Few can match his expertise.