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 ... * Where ideas of Heaven and Hell came from and why they endure. * What happens during near death experiences and out of body experiences, * What is known about
