A profound and fascinating exploration of death and the afterlife! Christian and other religious beliefs, rituals from around the world, quests for immortality, scientists’ conclusions, ghosts, and more!
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.
Tabella dei contenuti
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. What Happens When We Die?
2. How People Die Today
3. Death and Dying Around the World
4. What is the Soul?
5. Heaven and Hell and the In-Between
6. Do We Ever Truly Die? The Brain, Consciousness, and Death
7. Near-Death Experiences, Pre-Birth Experiences and Reincarnation
8. Ghosts in the Afterlife
9. Talking to the Dead: Devices of Ghost Communication
10. Spiritualism and Mediumship
11. Immortality: Who Wants to Live Forever?
12. Conclusion: The Ivy on the Wall
Appendix: Personal Stories of Death and the Afterlife
Bibliography
Index
Circa l’autore
Larry Flaxman is an accomplished author, researcher, and paranormal theorist who has written 10 books exploring the realms of the paranormal and "fringe" science. He is revolutionizing the field through his groundbreaking work, extensive research, and application of a scientific approach, including integrating quantum physics. Flaxman’s contributions have earned him appearances on numerous popular TV shows such as the History Channel’s "Time Beings" and “Ancient Aliens, ” as well as hundreds of interviews on radio programs worldwide. Additionally, his work has been featured in esteemed publications, further cementing his reputation in the field. He resides in Little Rock, Arkansas.