| Key | BIB39743 |
| Reference type | Book |
| Title | Where Is Paradise? : Rethinking Heaven and Hell in Light of the Bahá’í Writings |
| Series title | Demystifying Human Existence : Answers to Life's Most Challenging Questions |
| Author | Familie, Taraneh Taeed |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publisher | Taraneh Taeed Familie |
| Place published | [Place not stated] |
| Issue | 7. |
| ISBN | 9798276286099 |
| Abstract | For many religious traditions, Paradise and Hell are depicted as physical destinations awaiting the soul after death—far removed from the struggles and joys of earthly life. Yet the Bahá’í Writings offer a markedly different understanding: these realities unfold within the inner life of the human spirit. Where Is Paradise? examines this transformative perspective with clarity, depth, and careful attention to authoritative texts. What if Heaven and Hell are not places, but conditions of the soul? With reverence and insight, this book explores how the state of our hearts—our love, our detachment, our recognition of the Divine—shapes our spiritual reality in every moment. Nearness to God becomes the essence of Paradise, and remoteness from Him the essence of Hell. Drawing upon both scriptural sources and philosophical reflection, Where Is Paradise? guides readers through themes such as: • The metaphysical meaning of Heaven and Hell • The continuity of existence across the physical and spiritual worlds • The implications of divine nearness for ethics, purpose, and daily life • How spiritual awareness transforms suffering into growth • The role of divine love in awakening the soul • Why Paradise begins in this life—not only the next In offering this exploration, Where Is Paradise? invites seekers, believers, and scholars alike to rethink long-held assumptions and to discover the nearness, mercy, and beauty of God in both this world and the world to come. It provides a rigorous yet accessible framework for understanding humanity’s eternal journey, appealing to readers interested in theology, comparative religion, and the evolving discourse on the nature of the afterlife. |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | LIFE AFTER DEATH; HEAVEN; HELL; PARADISE |
| Number of pages | [8], 104 |
| Call number | Pam 0810 (COLLINS) |
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