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Title: Death—and After?
Note: Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Death—and After?" by Annie Besant is a theosophical publication written in the early 20th century. The text aims to provide a straightforward exposition of Theosophical teachings regarding life, death, and the afterlife, particularly addressing misconceptions surrounding death and immortality. It seeks to offer clarity and comfort in understanding the natural processes of life and existence beyond death. The opening of the work sets a contemplative tone, using a vivid metaphor of a bird flying through a hall to illustrate the transient nature of human life. Besant reflects on historical perspectives, particularly within Christianity, on death and immortality, critiquing the somber views often associated with death rituals. The text then outlines the various elements constituting human existence as seen through the lens of Esoteric Philosophy, delineating the immortal soul from the perishable body. It emphasizes the distinction between the spiritual self and the physical form, preparing to delve into the teachings about the post-mortem state and the journey of the soul after death. Overall, this section aims to demystify death and challenge readers to reconsider their understanding of existence beyond the physical realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Besant, Annie, 1847-1933
EBook No.: 18266
Published: Apr 27, 2006
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Theosophy
Subject: Death
Subject: Future life
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Death—and After?
Note: Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Death—and After?" by Annie Besant is a theosophical publication written in the early 20th century. The text aims to provide a straightforward exposition of Theosophical teachings regarding life, death, and the afterlife, particularly addressing misconceptions surrounding death and immortality. It seeks to offer clarity and comfort in understanding the natural processes of life and existence beyond death. The opening of the work sets a contemplative tone, using a vivid metaphor of a bird flying through a hall to illustrate the transient nature of human life. Besant reflects on historical perspectives, particularly within Christianity, on death and immortality, critiquing the somber views often associated with death rituals. The text then outlines the various elements constituting human existence as seen through the lens of Esoteric Philosophy, delineating the immortal soul from the perishable body. It emphasizes the distinction between the spiritual self and the physical form, preparing to delve into the teachings about the post-mortem state and the journey of the soul after death. Overall, this section aims to demystify death and challenge readers to reconsider their understanding of existence beyond the physical realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Besant, Annie, 1847-1933
EBook No.: 18266
Published: Apr 27, 2006
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: Theosophy
Subject: Death
Subject: Future life
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.