Is there truly life beyond death? What really happens
when we die? Can the living stay connected with, or even help, their loved ones
who have passed on? Answers to these questions have traditionally been sought
for in Eastern religions but'perhaps surprisingly for some'they can also be
found within the Christian tradition. In fact, such knowledge was prevalent in
early Christianity, but was gradually suppressed and eventually forgotten.
Turning to hidden, esoteric sources that reveal lost meaning
within the Bible, as well as the Dead Sea Scrolls and other Gnostic texts, Hans
Stolp and Margarete van den Brink describe the world of light that exists
beyond death and the seven steps needed to progress through its realms. The
authors draw on near-death experiences and the many profound personal
encounters with deceased friends and family members described by people in
recent times. With this knowledge, together with Rudolf Steiner's research,
they offer answers to the following questions:
--What is the world beyond death really like and what tasks await us there?
--Why is love and wisdom gained in life on earth so important in the
afterlife?
--How can the living help or hinder the dead?
--How do the departed themselves help loved ones who are left behind?
--How does the Christ sustain the dead as they review their previous life
and prepare for the next?
This is an extraordinary guide to
understanding what happens after death. It also offers invaluable advice on
staying connected to our loved ones who have passed on.
