Review of Snatched Up to Heaven!
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Review of Snatched Up to Heaven!
[Following is a volunteer review of "Snatched Up to Heaven!" by Jemima Paul and Arvind Paul.]
I have noticed interest in the afterlife as told by persons who have been resuscitated or spontaneously revived after near-death experiences. Except in the Christian Bible, I had not previously read of anyone who has claimed to have been taken up to heaven and experienced what it is like to be there without actually experiencing death and being revived.
The book Snatched Up to Heaven by Jemima Paul, Ph.D. with Arvind Paul has the subtitle: Astounding testimonies of heaven and hell from the mouths of babes. It describes the dreams and visions of Jemima and Arvind Paul’s four-year-old and two-year-old daughters as told to their parents. It also compares how the experiences line up with scripture. Significantly, both girls gave similar accounts and although the younger child would have been more limited in language development, she also claimed to have been there. It is unlikely that they both had the same dream at the same time, so the authors conclude that the girls experienced visions. There are descriptions of what the girls saw and felt in heaven and hell and how they were carried there and brought back. After each description, the authors give an interpretation and comparison with and validation by biblical scriptures. There are also descriptions of heavenly beings including angels, Jesus, God, and demons. At the back of the book are family pictures and links to videos of the girls speaking about what they saw and some of their drawings.
Positive themes in Snatched Up to Heaven include hope, faith, and God’s promises with compelling descriptions of what heaven and hell may be like through the eyes and in the words of a child. The inclusion of links to videos and pictures of the children at the end was an effective strategy. I liked the structure of the book into ten chapters each describing visions of heaven and hell and the personal interpretations using scriptures as references to validate that the dreams/visions are compatible with the scriptural references. The childlike descriptions were appealing and generally seemed credible. The authors do not attempt to disguise the fact that this is a Christian-themed book and encourage persons who read the book to commit to Christ. The book is well written with few errors.
There is little to comment on negatively in the book Snatched Up to Heaven by Jemima Paul, Ph.D. with Arvind Paul. Sceptics may question the authenticity of the children’s accounts and wonder if the children may have been influenced in some way by the adults around them. The descriptions of the dreams take up a smaller portion of each chapter followed by interpretations, some of which are subjective.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars for its clear and convincing writing style and broad appeal in terms of the age group of readers.
I recommend this book to readers aged 8 and up who have the necessary language skills. A Christian audience will find it more appealing than other audiences. It is also suitable for adults questioning or wanting to strengthen Christian beliefs. Sceptics who are curious about the teachings of the bible and are interested in dreams and visions and their interpretations will also find it interesting. Overall a worthwhile read.
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Snatched Up to Heaven!
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I have noticed interest in the afterlife as told by persons who have been resuscitated or spontaneously revived after near-death experiences. Except in the Christian Bible, I had not previously read of anyone who has claimed to have been taken up to heaven and experienced what it is like to be there without actually experiencing death and being revived.
The book Snatched Up to Heaven by Jemima Paul, Ph.D. with Arvind Paul has the subtitle: Astounding testimonies of heaven and hell from the mouths of babes. It describes the dreams and visions of Jemima and Arvind Paul’s four-year-old and two-year-old daughters as told to their parents. It also compares how the experiences line up with scripture. Significantly, both girls gave similar accounts and although the younger child would have been more limited in language development, she also claimed to have been there. It is unlikely that they both had the same dream at the same time, so the authors conclude that the girls experienced visions. There are descriptions of what the girls saw and felt in heaven and hell and how they were carried there and brought back. After each description, the authors give an interpretation and comparison with and validation by biblical scriptures. There are also descriptions of heavenly beings including angels, Jesus, God, and demons. At the back of the book are family pictures and links to videos of the girls speaking about what they saw and some of their drawings.
Positive themes in Snatched Up to Heaven include hope, faith, and God’s promises with compelling descriptions of what heaven and hell may be like through the eyes and in the words of a child. The inclusion of links to videos and pictures of the children at the end was an effective strategy. I liked the structure of the book into ten chapters each describing visions of heaven and hell and the personal interpretations using scriptures as references to validate that the dreams/visions are compatible with the scriptural references. The childlike descriptions were appealing and generally seemed credible. The authors do not attempt to disguise the fact that this is a Christian-themed book and encourage persons who read the book to commit to Christ. The book is well written with few errors.
There is little to comment on negatively in the book Snatched Up to Heaven by Jemima Paul, Ph.D. with Arvind Paul. Sceptics may question the authenticity of the children’s accounts and wonder if the children may have been influenced in some way by the adults around them. The descriptions of the dreams take up a smaller portion of each chapter followed by interpretations, some of which are subjective.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars for its clear and convincing writing style and broad appeal in terms of the age group of readers.
I recommend this book to readers aged 8 and up who have the necessary language skills. A Christian audience will find it more appealing than other audiences. It is also suitable for adults questioning or wanting to strengthen Christian beliefs. Sceptics who are curious about the teachings of the bible and are interested in dreams and visions and their interpretations will also find it interesting. Overall a worthwhile read.
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Snatched Up to Heaven!
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
