
Description
What happens when we die? Many view it as a mystery, but there are tantalizing clues to be found in the Bible and other religious scriptures, scientific findings, historical writings, literature, reports of near-death experiences, and in many other recorded sources. Facing the contradictions and similarities of beliefs from all over the world and throughout history, The Afterlife Book: Heaven, Hell, and Life After Death shows how death and the afterlife is viewed in a variety of different ways. This engrossing guide looks at the many competing views of the afterlife--and the shared connections between them, including ...
Is death just a mysterious phase in our journey? Does it lead to Heaven (or Hell)? Is it reincarnation or simply eternal blackness and unconsciousness? Do we continue to exist in some form or other beyond our physical bodies? The Afterlife Book tackles these questions and gives us all hope that our lives do not come to an end but change like the natural cycles of birth, life, death, and rebirth! It's many photos and illustrations help bring the text to life, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.
Product Details
Publisher | Visible Ink Press |
Publish Date | June 06, 2023 |
Pages | 336 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781578597611 |
Dimensions | 8.9 X 5.9 X 0.8 inches | 1.0 pounds |
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Reviews
"★ Starred Review. ... comprehensive survey of what is known, surmised, or purported about the afterlife. ... A thorough, well-researched, and nonjudgmental book. An excellent resource for readers exploring the true final frontier of death and beyond." -- Library Journal
"What is the soul? What happens after we die? These questions continue to intrigue humanity, and this book provides some fascinating answers. ... chapters address death and dying, including the body's decomposition process; past and current rites around the world, from Día de los Muertos to sky burials; consciousness and near-death experiences; the soul and spiritualism; ghosts and afterlife communication; immortality; as well as heaven, hell, and in between. ... even-keeled and open-minded, which mirrors the mindset of readers who would most enjoy the book." -- Booklist
"... a book on Heaven, Hell, this side of life, and that side." -- Indianapolis Recorder
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