What does one of the newest books have to say about near-death experience and deathbed visions? If you are skeptical, this book will be mind expanding. If you believe in the afterlife, this book may give you hope that it is all really true!
Some of the questions this book answers include:
Are deathbed visions really quite common? Why don't we hear about them more?
What is nearing death awareness?
How to NDEs and DBEs line up with biblical verses? (This part is the most fascinating!)
Why should we examine NDEs on a case-by-case basis?
How often do NDErs see their own religious figures in an experience? Do Buddhists see Buddha?
What is the purpose of a distressing NDE?
Why do non religious people also have religious positive experiences in a NDE?
J. Steven Miller, Ph.D. begins his book by addressing how people view NDEs and a variety of religious beliefs. He makes no excuse for wanting to find the truth. As he says, he can't believe diametrically opposed claims at the same time so he's had to make some hard choices! J. Steve Miller is very thoughtful and well read so understands things from a variety of perspectives.
As someone who has read many of the main books on near-death experiences and books with the word death in the title I was beyond enthusiastic to know what this author would say on the subject and what his conclusions would be. Since 4-9% of people have experienced an NDE it is also important to know how to talk to people about their experiences and this book gives lots of guidance on that subject.
My own experience with the other side came to me unexpectedly last year when a cousin died. I was wondering where my cousin Daisy had landed up...in heaven maybe? I did not know her beliefs or much about her. The minute I had this thought I also looked up and saw a plastic container in my recycle bag. The word "Daisy" was right on the container that had held sour cream. Interesting I thought! I wonder if that was Daisy saying "I'm in heaven!" Who knows? I did not seek out this experience but I found it unique and thought provoking. As this book states it is not a good idea to seek out the dead but I've heard lots of stories about things happening that let people know the person who died was sending them a message. I do sometimes also have dreams about deceased people, especially my father and brother.
So this book is thought provoking and maybe you have your own experience to draw from!
~The Rebecca Review
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A reasonable and accessible invitation to consider truth.
Dr. Miller does an excellent job of presenting the case for the compatibility of the Christian faith and NDEs in a way that does not belittle other religions. Having had Dr. Miller as a professor, I can confirm that his style of teaching is similar in this regard to his writing style. He first encourages the reader to consider the reality of the objectivity of truth and then goes on to demonstrate that the claims of Christianity provide the best explanation for NDEs.This book would be a great read for a Christian of any denomination who may be skeptical of NDE accounts and how they may contradict Sacred Scripture. Dr. Miller specifically addresses this concern in chapters 4 & 5. This could also be a useful resource for any pastor or Christian apologist wanting to present a convincing case against a purely materialistic or naturalistic explanation of existence and reality. There's even a chapter dedicated to counseling others through a NDE.The book would also be helpful for a non-Christian who is curious about the afterlife and the claims of Christianity. The entire book draws from scholarly sources and legitimate studies and presents a coherent case rather than one man's religious opinion.
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