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Life After Death: WHAT THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS TEACH ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE (Heaven, hell, reincarnation, nirvana)
by Carl, Charles C.
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LIFE AFTER DEATH
WHAT THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS TEACH ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE
(Heaven, hell, reincarnation, nirvana)
From the dawn of human history, people have wondered what happens after death. Is there another life beyond this one, or does everything end at the grave? Life After Death: What the World's Religions Teach About the Afterlife explores how different faiths and philosophies across the world answer this timeless question.
This book examines beliefs about the soul, judgment, and the next world as described in the world's major religions - Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism - as well as in ancient traditions from Egypt, Greece, and indigenous cultures. Readers will discover how Christians interpret heaven and hell, how Islam describes paradise and the Day of Judgment, and how Hindu and Buddhist traditions view rebirth and karma as the forces shaping one's next existence.
The book also explores unique perspectives such as the Jewish concept of Olam Ha-Ba (the World to Come), the Buddhist goal of nirvana as liberation from the cycle of rebirth, and the Hindu vision of moksha, where the soul unites with the divine. It delves into how different cultures handle death rituals, burial customs, and mourning practices as reflections of their beliefs about eternity.
Beyond religious doctrine, Life After Death looks at modern philosophical and scientific discussions about consciousness, near-death experiences, and the human longing for meaning beyond mortality. It highlights both the similarities and striking contrasts between traditions - from eternal paradise to spiritual liberation, from reincarnation to complete dissolution - offering a balanced view that invites readers to reflect on their own understanding of what lies beyond.
Written in clear and thoughtful language, this book is ideal for students of religion, philosophy, or anyone curious about how humanity has grappled with the mystery of death and the hope of life beyond it. It presents sacred texts and interpretations side by side, helping readers see the shared questions and unique insights that shape our view of the afterlife.
Whether you seek spiritual understanding, academic knowledge, or simply a broader worldview, Life After Death serves as a fascinating guide to the beliefs that have comforted and challenged humankind across the centuries - a journey through heaven, hell, reincarnation, and the eternal unknown.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Carl, Charles C.
- ISBN: 9798271227875
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.19
- Number Of Pages: 90
- Publication Year: 2025
Language:
English