Review of Snatched Up to Heaven!
Posted: 13 Jan 2025, 03:09
[Following is a volunteer review of "Snatched Up to Heaven!" by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul.]
Snatched up to Heaven by Jemima Paul, Ph.D., and Arvind Paul is a recording of their children's, Priyanka and Deepika's, testimonies of their visions of Heaven, Hell, God, and the life there. The author kept the testimony in children's words, adding her interpretations, examples from the Bible, and explanations along the way. Incorrect words mentioned by the children are written in different fonts, pointing to their intentional use. It is a pretty detailed description, even discussing God's second coming. Every part and event of the book is supported by the Bible. It finishes with the family's pictures and children's drawings.
The first thing I was delighted with was the authors' introduction. They explain how the upcoming story is connected to God's word and what the visions could imply. It gave the story a sense of reality. Secondly, the chapters were very well distributed. The subtitles were interesting and relatable to the subject. I again appreciate the authors' visibly hard work in quoting their children's narration, researching the Bible, and linking the events. I learned a lot about God's word just from the provided scriptures. It even gave a perspective of the future. Their parenting style was also praiseworthy. I enjoyed the relationship, excitement, and trust the family members shared. Overall, the story was well delivered and clear. Additionally, I came across no errors during reading, pointing to its exceptional editing.
On the other hand, I was a bit concerned about some episodes, such as when the authors mention children being carried up to Heaven. As written, in one instance, one child is carried up by God, and the other—by Jesus. This confused me, as in Christianity, Jesus is considered God, so there was an interference with my original beliefs. However, I understand that many people perceive the Bible differently, so this could be just children's interpretation or the family's belief. Otherwise, the book was flawless.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. I especially appreciate the parents' honesty and hard work in providing the visions in an understandable and argumentative manner. My abovementioned concern is a subjective matter and there were no objective downsides, hence the perfect rating. I think the book would be fascinating to children aged 9 and over.
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Snatched Up to Heaven!
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Snatched up to Heaven by Jemima Paul, Ph.D., and Arvind Paul is a recording of their children's, Priyanka and Deepika's, testimonies of their visions of Heaven, Hell, God, and the life there. The author kept the testimony in children's words, adding her interpretations, examples from the Bible, and explanations along the way. Incorrect words mentioned by the children are written in different fonts, pointing to their intentional use. It is a pretty detailed description, even discussing God's second coming. Every part and event of the book is supported by the Bible. It finishes with the family's pictures and children's drawings.
The first thing I was delighted with was the authors' introduction. They explain how the upcoming story is connected to God's word and what the visions could imply. It gave the story a sense of reality. Secondly, the chapters were very well distributed. The subtitles were interesting and relatable to the subject. I again appreciate the authors' visibly hard work in quoting their children's narration, researching the Bible, and linking the events. I learned a lot about God's word just from the provided scriptures. It even gave a perspective of the future. Their parenting style was also praiseworthy. I enjoyed the relationship, excitement, and trust the family members shared. Overall, the story was well delivered and clear. Additionally, I came across no errors during reading, pointing to its exceptional editing.
On the other hand, I was a bit concerned about some episodes, such as when the authors mention children being carried up to Heaven. As written, in one instance, one child is carried up by God, and the other—by Jesus. This confused me, as in Christianity, Jesus is considered God, so there was an interference with my original beliefs. However, I understand that many people perceive the Bible differently, so this could be just children's interpretation or the family's belief. Otherwise, the book was flawless.
I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. I especially appreciate the parents' honesty and hard work in providing the visions in an understandable and argumentative manner. My abovementioned concern is a subjective matter and there were no objective downsides, hence the perfect rating. I think the book would be fascinating to children aged 9 and over.
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Snatched Up to Heaven!
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes