Review of Snatched Up to Heaven!
Posted: 31 Mar 2024, 15:35
[Following is a volunteer review of "Snatched Up to Heaven!" by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul.]
So many people have reported seeing visions of heaven and hell, and it's not really a contemporary thing; even biblical figures like the Apostle John had similar experiences. An explanation for these supernatural occurrences can be found in the book of Joel 2:28. In Snatched Up to Heaven: Astounding Testimonies of Heaven and Hell from the Mouths of Babes, we read about Priyanka and Deepika's supernatural experiences in heaven and hell, as compiled and analyzed by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul.
The book is practically divided into two sections, the first being the children's experiences in heaven, followed by their experiences in hell. In both of these accounts, there are stark similarities between what the children told their parents and what is written in the Holy Bible. But then there were instances where I couldn't help wondering how plausible or authentic some accounts are, like when the children talked about helping Jesus cook food for all the people in heaven and when they said Jesus needed help to get certain things on Earth done since he is too busy in heaven.
Nevertheless, I had the feeling that the children could not possibly be making some things up, considering their age at the moment (Priyanka was four then and her sister was two), the depth of their account, their attempts to draw certain things they saw in heaven, and how innocent they looked when I watched them on YouTube narrating their experiences. Moreover, there are certain words they uttered and certain things they revealed (like the kind of reward their mother would receive in heaven) that they could not have possibly figured out on their own at that age.
The testimonies shed light on so many controversial topics and confirm that, among other things, heaven and hell exist, there is an afterlife, there is a reward for good and bad behaviors, and practices like Halloween are not of God. Jemima really helped a lot by presenting these testimonies in their original form, only offering her opinions about some things when necessary (like the possibility of the children talking about "souls" when they said "sulls"), and comparing the children's account with relevant biblical texts.
The book's editing is impressive. I found just one grammatical error in it. I have no complaints to report about this book and therefore rate it 5 out of 5 stars for its timely, impactful message. Christians will especially enjoy reading this book.
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Snatched Up to Heaven!
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So many people have reported seeing visions of heaven and hell, and it's not really a contemporary thing; even biblical figures like the Apostle John had similar experiences. An explanation for these supernatural occurrences can be found in the book of Joel 2:28. In Snatched Up to Heaven: Astounding Testimonies of Heaven and Hell from the Mouths of Babes, we read about Priyanka and Deepika's supernatural experiences in heaven and hell, as compiled and analyzed by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul.
The book is practically divided into two sections, the first being the children's experiences in heaven, followed by their experiences in hell. In both of these accounts, there are stark similarities between what the children told their parents and what is written in the Holy Bible. But then there were instances where I couldn't help wondering how plausible or authentic some accounts are, like when the children talked about helping Jesus cook food for all the people in heaven and when they said Jesus needed help to get certain things on Earth done since he is too busy in heaven.
Nevertheless, I had the feeling that the children could not possibly be making some things up, considering their age at the moment (Priyanka was four then and her sister was two), the depth of their account, their attempts to draw certain things they saw in heaven, and how innocent they looked when I watched them on YouTube narrating their experiences. Moreover, there are certain words they uttered and certain things they revealed (like the kind of reward their mother would receive in heaven) that they could not have possibly figured out on their own at that age.
The testimonies shed light on so many controversial topics and confirm that, among other things, heaven and hell exist, there is an afterlife, there is a reward for good and bad behaviors, and practices like Halloween are not of God. Jemima really helped a lot by presenting these testimonies in their original form, only offering her opinions about some things when necessary (like the possibility of the children talking about "souls" when they said "sulls"), and comparing the children's account with relevant biblical texts.
The book's editing is impressive. I found just one grammatical error in it. I have no complaints to report about this book and therefore rate it 5 out of 5 stars for its timely, impactful message. Christians will especially enjoy reading this book.
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Snatched Up to Heaven!
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes