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The Glory of Heaven is one of those books that will really make you think about the afterlife - an appropriate train of thought on today, All Saints Day. Betty Malz weaves together Scripture with personal near death experiences from a variety of people to answer questions - and to leave some questions open. She does a good job of balancing ancient verses with modern experience and thought, and is up front when sometimes there are no clear answers.
The book was enjoyable to read. I don't know the truth behind near-death experiences, whether it truly is a glimpse of heaven or whether it's the sub-conscious mind working. I do believe that God can speak to people, and certainly has the power to impress the glories of heaven into the minds of people that are still living. Whatever you believe about the experiences of people who say they've seen heaven, though, it's still fun to wonder.
The questions posed in the book are common questions, some with very intriguing possibilities. For example, in the answer to "Where is heaven?" Malz brings up the wonder and beauty of the Orion Nebula. She also explores relationships, emotions, and some of the nitty-gritty possibilities. Without actually going there, I can't confirm or deny the absolute truth of what she writes, but it's all within the realm of plausible, based on what God has said about heaven. If you've lost a loved one and are curious about what might be going on in heaven with them, or you're just looking to see what others think about heaven, this is a fun book to read.
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