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Is there truly life beyond death? What really happenswhen we die? Can the living stay connected with, or even help, their loved oneswho have passed on? Answers to these questions have traditionally been soughtfor in Eastern religions but--perhaps surprisingly for some--they can also befound within the Christian tradition. In fact, such knowledge was prevalent inearly Christianity, but was gradually suppressed and eventually forgotten.

Turning to hidden, esoteric sources that reveal lost meaningwithin the Bible, as well as the Dead Sea Scrolls and other Gnostic texts, HansStolp and Margarete van den Brink describe the world of light that existsbeyond death and the "seven steps" needed to progress through its realms. Theauthors draw on near-death experiences and the many profound personalencounters with deceased friends and family members described by people inrecent 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 theafterlife?

--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 lifeand prepare for the next?

This is an extraordinary guide tounderstanding what happens after death. It also offers invaluable advice onstaying connected to our loved ones who have passed on.