Demons: A Biblically Based Perspective

by Alex W. Konya

Book by Konya, Alex W., Jr.

Genres: Theology

151 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1990

Reviews

[Shaun Marksbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book on demonic activity. Konya examines relevant passages and helps dispel much of the religious mythos and cultural sensationalism that's developed around possession and deliverance. The demonized can find hope in the gospel of Christ, but Christians should not involve themselves with investigations into the realm of darkness.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most intelligent, most thoroughly researched, most Biblically-based book on this subject I have ever read.

[Jimmy]

Well balanced Christian books concerning demonology are hard to find. This book is a breath of fresh air, and is thoroughly Biblical, with no sensationalism or twists of personal experience as anecdotal evidence so common with those who teaches and preach about the devil. The title should perhaps be changed to "Demon Posession" as it is not so much about Demons per se, as it is with Demon posession. Readers will find the author (a graduate of Grace Theological Seminary) make the observation that no where in Scripture are regular Christian prescribed the task of casting out demons, and that most of the demon possession took place among Gentiles from pagan background rather than the Jews per se. He make a good distinction between praying for the devil to leave someone in contrast to the supernatural exorcism gift which was instaneous. While Christians can not be demon possessed, the last chapter gives a short treatment of the importance of dealing with the devil through God's provisions. Excellent work, a good read and accessible for the general Christian audience.

[David Sager · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the better books I have read on the topic.