I. The Spirit World

 a. God and gods: Exod 18:10-11
        Psalm 86:8, 10

 b. Henotheism/monotheism

On this question of henotheism and monotheism, see
James A. Sanders and Paul E. Capetz, "Credo in Unum Deum: A Challenge."  Biblical Theology Bulletin 39 (2009) 204-213.

II. Deception and Communication

Revelation: how does God communicate?
 1 Sam 3:1–4:1
 Jer 1:11, 13

What can human beings know?
 1 Sam 16:7

Do human beings deceive and lie?

 Jeremiah 27 -- 28

 1 Kings 22:1-38

Is there any way to know the truth?

 2 Tim 2:14–4:5
 

How do human beings assure they are speaking truth?
John 3:1-12
Ruth 1:17
2 Sam 12:5