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| Mysteries of the Bible: Heaven and Hell | 
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Category: Video
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Sales Rank: 57825
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 300 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304340087
UPC: 733961116359
EAN: 9786304340080
ASIN: 6304340087
Theatrical Release Date: 1996
Release Date: December 23, 1996
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Views on the afterlife February 24, 2005
This program attempts to sum up beliefs about the afterlife from both a Jewish and a Christian perspective.
The Hebrew bible, surprisingly, has little to say. For the most part, the early Jewish writers were concerned about trying to establish God's kingdom here on earth. It was not until the end of the Hebrew bible, in the book of Daniel, that heaven and hell are addressed in detail.
The Christian bible has a much more developed idea of heaven and hell, stressing rewards in the afterwards for a life well lived. And, alternatively, a miserable future for those who stray. The program also covers Dante Alighieri's version of hell, and a quick review of the Catholic concept of purgatory. Overall this was a decent program. Some of the medieval artwork depicting hell and its torments were particularly gruesome!
What happens after we die? March 4, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you think worrying about tomorrow is important, consider this. What will happen to you soul if you died tomorrow? When I put those two items in the same pot, all I can brew up is that one ingredient is more essential than the other and yet they relate directly. Because, technically if tomorrow you decided that you want to go to heaven, then you are on that path. And, if tomorrow you decide you want to go straight to hell, not passing Go, then I guess that is the path you are on. This is of course if you believe in a heaven and a hell. But then again, we can't see either, so must go on faith.
To me it makes sense. Not only because life can be heaven or hell, but because there has to be some punishment or reward for how we live our lives. It is logical. Like a mirror of this life, but a mirror into which you can gaze into the endlessness of eternity.
This video presents two paths and focuses more on "hell" and "death" and "punishment" than "heaven" and "eternal bliss" and "being near God."
Where will your soul spend eternity? Does it matter how you live on this earth? Will your soul pay for sins you experience in your body? Is there someone who can pay for those sins for you? Can a belief in Jesus Christ be your ticket out of this world alive? Does the body die and the soul live on?
Will a deviation from moral beliefs send your soul spiraling into an eternity of torment as imagined by Dante?
The Hebrew view is quite different and their view of a heaven and hell might be more in line with being near or far away from the creator after death.
Are you in charge of where your soul will reside or do you believe everyone finds a place of happiness and peace?
What was fascinating is the "life after death" experience. While many see a light at the end of the tunnel, apparently many also come back after witnessing "hellish" type experiences. That should make us all think twice.
I like the explanation of hell being "distance" from God and heaven being "closeness" to God because really I think being far from God, even on this earth can be a torment of sorts. Therefore, this makes sense. However, it does not explain what each situation will entail. They didn't really go into detail about the aspects spoken of in the Bible about heaven having "streets of gold" and hell being "lakes of fire."
Rather unbalanced for "heaven" and "hell." Probably will make you really consider your soul's destiny, but this particular special does not focus on the love of God. It focuses mostly on punishment and suffering induced by our own choices about the next life.
Look for ISBN 1402532547 to listen to a book about Jesus's life and to understand his message of hope and faith. It does seem there is a way out of this world alive. If a soul never dies, this becomes very important.
~The Rebecca Review
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