Book: Beyond Death–Theological and Philosophical Reflections on Life after Death

My latest read was a collection of essays in a book entitled “Beyond Death–Theological and Philosophical Reflections on Life after Death.”I selected the book simply because the title caught my eye as I was skimming through the stacks one day in the library.   I really enjoyed the format of the book and commend the editors for the quality of writers they were able to attract.  The book consisted of a collection of essays of very diverse voices reflecting on the issue of life after death.  The essays included a wide range of perspectives:  Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, Athiest/Humanist, Orthodox, Evangelical, and objective scientific researchers.  The writers were extremely articulate, thoughtful, and sincere in their reporting.  The greatness of the book is the all-encompassing picture that is painted; having the full spectrum in one place.  I regret that I no longer have the book in front of me to quote certain essays, however the power of the book truly lies in the panorama.  I found the discussion about the scientific study of near-death experiences particularly interesting, it really is a subject most scientists won’t touch with a ten foot pole yet it is very much a measurable phenomenon that can be examined and scrutinized.  I felt this book was an honest exploration of that ultimate question of life.