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Near-Death Experiences as Evidence for the Existence of God and Heaven: A Brief Introduction in Plain Language Paperback – November 22, 2012

by J. Steve Miller (Author), Jeffrey Long MD (Introduction)
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“For some time we’ve needed a well-researched, compelling introduction to this exciting field that focuses on the evidence. Miller delivers!” – Jeffrey Long, MD

Reports of near-death experiences (NDEs) are flooding the media with books, articles and interviews. People describe hovering over their bodies, details of their surgeries, talking with deceased relatives, and reviewing their lives in vivid detail, often while their brains should be incapable of producing rational thought or memories.

While the accounts are no doubt interesting, do they provide any solid evidence for the afterlife and the existence of God? Miller argues, in nontechnical and engaging prose, that it does indeed. He began his study doubting that NDEs provided such evidence, but found himself convinced by the weight of the evidence.
In this multiple award-winning book, the reader will explore:

  • The common naturalistic explanations for NDEs.
  • Evidence that NDEs point to God and heaven.
  • The results of 35 years of research into NDEs by doctors and other professionals, fully documented for those who want to study further.
  • A comparison of NDEs with Christian teachings.
  • Recommendations of key books, researchers, and publications for further study.


“Can we survive death? Is there a God or a heaven? Miller provides the discerning reader with ample reason to think that the answer to these all-important questions is 'yes'.” - Dr. Peter Schaefer, Senior Research Psychologist, Department of Defense
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wisdom Creek Press (November 22, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Steve is an educator (teaches in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department at Kennesaw State University), researcher, entrepreneur, and speaker, having taught audiences from Atlanta to Moscow. He studied at Dalton State College, the University of Georgia, Columbia International University (BA), Trinity Divinity School, Southwestern Seminary (MDiv) and Columbia International University Graduate School (PhD). His current research/writing obsession is "afterlife apologetics" -- deathbed experiences and near-death experiences. He's known for drawing practical wisdom from serious research and communicating it in accessible, unforgettable ways. His wife, Cherie, and their sons continually challenge his thinking. Connect with him at http://www.jstevemiller.info .

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Anne Rice
5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate and Comprehensive overview of NDE research.
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013
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This is an excellent book for anyone new to NDE research and reading. It provides an eloquent and very easy to understand guide to the history of NDE research, the major books in the field, and the many sources of anecdotal evidence about NDEs. ----- The book is beautifully organized to make all aspects of the NDE phenomenon accessible. And for anyone who has had an NDE and been unable to confide about it, this may be quite a gift. ---- I've been following the field for years, fascinated by the classic accounts by Howard Storm and George Ritchie, and intrigued by the seminal studies of Moody, Rawlings, Sabom, Morse etc. and the more recent books by Chris Cox and Jeffrey Long and others. ---- And I know from painful experience that one of the difficult things for those interested in this field is the contemptuous dismissal of NDEs by those who know almost nothing about them. Trying to talk to a "skeptic" who has not done the research is not only frustrating but usually pointless. Trying to avoid a "skeptic" while discussing NDEs with others can be maddening and sometimes impossible. A book like this explains well why none of the so called "scientific" or "biological" explanations for the NDE can really adequately explain away the data. --- And of course there is a marvelous discussion here of the PATTERNS that emerge from NDE reporting worldwide and this is the very heart of the whole enterprise for many of us. The patterns. We're intrigued by these patterns, by their undeniable recurrence and by what they might mean about us as humans and about the possibility of an afterlife. ------ I recommend the book wholeheartedly. ---- Again, if you're new to this field, this is a perfect introduction. If you want to revisit the material in an organized way and reflect on it, this is an enjoyable and provocative read. If you're sick of arguing with an opinionated ignorant spouse or friend about the matter, you might offer the person this book. It's a valuable addition to any NDE library.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A concise and well-documented summary of NDE science
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022
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An excellent, concise summary of science and arguments around NDEs. The presentation is succinct without being superficial, organized, and easily understood. Miller has done his research; there is a wealth of citations and numerous appendices that go into further detail. He did a fine job. I've been reading NDE literature for 20 years, and this is one of the better summary overviews I've read. Concise, well-researched, thorough, and easy to read.

My only qualm, and the reason I'm giving it 4 stars rather than 5, is his chapter on how NDEs are consistent with Christianity. I wish he would've left this out, although I understand his desire to speak to his own faith and other Christians (some of whom may be reluctant to examine NDEs because of a fear that they might be un-Biblical or contain dangerous ideas). Unfortunately, in his desire to show that NDEs are consistent with Christianity, the chapter comes across as biased and imbalanced, unlike the rest of the book. The truth is, there are some aspects of NDEs literature that are *not* consistent with some aspects of standard Christian doctrine. He doesn't mention those. The chapter comes across as unconvincing and one-sided -- at least it did to me.

Otherwise, the book is very solid. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a good, thorough, and accessible overview of the research.
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Yvonne Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a closer look
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2012
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I approached this book with little to no prior knowledge of the subject. I'd heard of people claiming to have had strange experiences related to brushes with death but viewed the claims with skepticism.

It's not that I don't believe in God; it's people I doubt. People misunderstand and misinterpret what they see and experience; people grasp at straws in an attempt to prove or justify preconceived ideas; sometimes they make things up in an attempt to get attention. My thinking on the whole Near-Death Experience thing was that if it happened to me, I'd take it seriously; until then, who cares?

Miller lays out the basics of what an NDE entails and outlines the history of recent studies of the phenomenon. After relating the experiences of numerous subjects, he gives an overview of the usual reasons given for discounting these reports. The objections deal, among other things, with the belief that the mind doesn't exist apart from the brain, so people can't experience anything after the brain ceases to function; that the experiences are relatively rare, and it would seem more people would have them if they were legitimate; that the research is tainted and/or unscientifically conducted; that the phenomenon can be explained by natural processes, such as lack of oxygen to the brain; that the people report seeing what they choose to believe or have been conditioned by their cultural background to expect; that you can't believe what people say without corroborating evidence.

The author points out that, based on qualified reports of thousands of people in the US, Europe, and Asia, there are too many commonalities across the broad spectrum and too many aspects that have no known physical explanation for an honest person to dismiss them out-of-hand. The evidence points to the existence of a realm of existence outside the reach of science, which only measures the physical. Moreover, numerous aspects of the NDE reports seem to correlate with biblical descriptions of God (He is light, the embodiment of love, knows us intimately, is desirable, etc.). In fact, several of the scientists who undertook a study of NDEs began as skeptics, believing the phenomenon had a purely naturalistic explanation, but came to conclude that there's something here other than the physical.

The author provides nine appendices on relevant research, articles, and hypotheses, as well as numerous sources if the reader wishes to research the matter himself.

Though written in a highly readable style, the author approaches this work as he would a research paper. He appeals to the intellect rather than the emotions and gives ample, compelling evidence for each conclusion. Rather than trying to persuade, he offers tools for the reader to conduct an investigation of his own.

If you're alive, this book deals with a topic that's highly relevant, however uncomfortable it may be. I recommend you make an honest assessment of facts presented here. This stuff is too important to shrug off.
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Ellie
3.0 out of 5 stars Baptized and Heaven
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2013
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Fascinating read but too heady. Attempting to explain a faith based idea that our Souls leave our bodies and see...feel...experience Heaven or Satan home. I have experienced NDE twice and have not said much to anyone since most around me would not under understand at this time. But soon they will learn.
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Kindle-klant
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book
Reviewed in Germany on October 12, 2022
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I loved this book written in an academic, but very readable way. I found it fascinating to learn about the experiences people have and to understand that there is actually no really secure scientific explanation for the supernatural happenings people go through. I was pretty convinced there is an afterlife and definitely much more to life than just what science tells us there is.
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beany
5.0 out of 5 stars If you don't believe after reading this....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2014
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If you don't believe that you are more than a material body, this book is one of the most likely to persuade you otherwise. The author is extremely well-read on this subject, and produces numerous arguments by well respected scientists for and against the idea of eternal survival after death. He also provides further reading material for those of you who are serious about finding the answer to the most important question we face....is death the end, and is life a tiny, pointless exercise?
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Hugh
4.0 out of 5 stars An Unprejudiced Study of Near death Experiences
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2023
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This book reads in in some ways like a set of research notes. The author starts by doubting if near death experiences can help us to understand what will happen to us when we die, but concludes that the his research supports theism over atheism, survival rather than extinction when we die: and the existence of a loving brilliant being who knows us intimately.
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