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The Soul After Death

Written by the Orthodox monk Seraphim Rose, this book considers what Orthodox Christian teaching says about the condition of the soul after death. It draws on Scripture, the Church Fathers and the liturgical tradition of the Eastern Church, and it takes up what the soul experiences in the time between death and the final judgment.

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The author also discusses accounts of near-death experiences and how they relate to traditional Christian belief. The aim is to present Orthodox teaching on these matters clearly enough that serious readers can follow it and weigh it against other views.

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