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Drunk in the Spirit: What the Bible Says About Trance, Ecstasy, and God’s Supernatural Love
Sloshed.
Hammered.
Doing “carpet time.”
Sipping “godka.”
Videos showing people falling down, shaking, and spontaneously laughing . . . all in church. If one has not grown up in the Charismatic or Pentecostal tradition, the concept of being “drunk in the Spirit” likely seems baffling. Yet, in recent decades, the idea of spiritual intoxication has gained traction. What should we think about such odd-looking manifestations? Does the Bible speak of anything like this? How should we discern such things? In this book readers will find a sustained analysis of passages from the Bible dealing with these very topics. Readers may be shocked at how trances, ecstatic episodes, and altered states of consciousness are indeed found within the pages of sacred Scripture—some of them hidden in one’s own cherished stories.
Hammered.
Doing “carpet time.”
Sipping “godka.”
Videos showing people falling down, shaking, and spontaneously laughing . . . all in church. If one has not grown up in the Charismatic or Pentecostal tradition, the concept of being “drunk in the Spirit” likely seems baffling. Yet, in recent decades, the idea of spiritual intoxication has gained traction. What should we think about such odd-looking manifestations? Does the Bible speak of anything like this? How should we discern such things? In this book readers will find a sustained analysis of passages from the Bible dealing with these very topics. Readers may be shocked at how trances, ecstatic episodes, and altered states of consciousness are indeed found within the pages of sacred Scripture—some of them hidden in one’s own cherished stories.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2025
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December 20, 2025
I loved this book! It was a solid overview of the Bible and the experiences of people in ecstasy. I found it a helpful resource, especially as someone not from a charismatic background and have gone away with solid takeaways and a better understanding of how this is at play in modern churches today.
One star removed because this book said it was for the lay person, however I'm not sure I would have fully grasped the context and content without having an academic background in theology.
Well worth the read!!
One star removed because this book said it was for the lay person, however I'm not sure I would have fully grasped the context and content without having an academic background in theology.
Well worth the read!!
November 3, 2025
This book is a masterclass, especially because it gives a rare scholarly perspective on the topic of altered states of consciousness. Greene also spends most of his time in Scripture to make his case, while most authors on the topic spend their time focused on church history. This is a gem of a book and I will happily integrate it into all of my future teachings and classes on the Holy Spirit. It has heart, soul, and wisdom. This book is a must read.
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