What if you found out that the life you're living today is not the only one you'll ever live, but just one of many? How would it change the way you look at the world around you and the people in it? In this objective and balanced look at one of the great mysteries of our age, you'll not only explore reincarnation's western roots and examine the compelling evidence to support it-as well as examine the chief objections to it offered by the scientific and religious communities-but explore the mechanics of reincarnation as well: how it works on a practical level, what it's trying to do on a spiritual level, and what it all means to you as you go about your day-to-day life. It's sure to not only get you thinking about your past, but will force you to consider your present and future in ways you never imagined possible before.

What if you found out that the life you're living today is not the only one you'll ever live, but just one of many? How would it change the way you look at the world around you and the people in it? In this objective and balanced look at one of the great mysteries of our age, you'll not only explore reincarnation's western roots and examine the compelling evidence to support it-as well as examine the chief objections to it offered by the scientific and religious communities-but explore the mechanics of reincarnation as well: how it works on a practical level, what it's trying to do on a spiritual level, and what it all means to you as you go about your day-to-day life. It's sure to not only get you thinking about your past, but will force you to consider your present and future in ways you never imagined possible before.

Cases of responsive xenoglossy thus add to the evidence concerning the survival of human personality after death.

This classic anthology offers ancient and modern perspectives on Job's question: 'If a man die, shall he live again?' Spanning over 5,000 years of world thought, the selections invite consideration of an idea that has found hospitality in the greatest minds of history.

Examining the debate of reincarnation from viewpoints of science, religion, psychology, and logic, Danelek helps readers understand this controversial issue from all sides, and takes a discerning look at past life regression, scientific explanations, common religious/philosophical objections, and reincarnationist concepts in Gnostic Christianity.

Reincarnation in America: An Esoteric History surveys the complex history of reincarnation theories across multiple fields of discourse in a pre-American context, ranging from early Greek traditions to Medieval Christian theories, Renaissance esotericism, and European Kabbalah, all of which had adherents that brought those theories to America. Rebirth theories are shown in all these groups to be highly complex and often disjunctive with mainstream religions even though members of conventional religions frequently affirm the possibility of rebirth. As a history of an idea, reincarnation theory is a current, vital belief pattern that cuts across a wide spectrum of social, cultural, and scientific domains in a long, complex history not reducible to any specific religious or theoretical explanation. This book is cross-disciplinary and multicultural, linking religious studies perspectives with science based research; it draws upon many distinct disciplines and avoids reduction of reincarnation to any specific theory. The underlying thesis is to demonstrate the complexity of reincarnation theories; what is unique is the historical overview and the gradual shift away from religious theories of rebirth to new theories that are therapeutic and trans-traditional.

"Reincarnation: The Phoenix Fire Mystery is an anthology that brings together minds of the most diverse characters, tastes, and intellectual pursuits, and is sure to appeal to: seekers of a basic education into the meaning of reincarnation: what is human beings is supposed to be reborn and why it returns; why people in general do not remember past lives; how that memory can be regained; what happens after death; why human beings cannot incarnate as animals; the significance of the rebirth of the solar system; the evolution of the Great Teachers of humanity through reincarnation...scientifically minded people who tend to dismiss all theories of immortality as products of wishful thinking. The articles presented examine the extensive research into reincarnation conducted by esteemed scientists and reported in scholarly books and scientific journals...the growing number of individuals interested in Oriental religions and philosophies. Selections in this volume prove, however, that reincarnation is not peculiarly an Eastern idea, but has numerous representatives in every era of Western thought from Pythagoras and Plato onward...people who have rejected the possibility of reincarnation because 'no one has ever come back to tell us.' Personal stories and case histories of individuals who from all accounts 'have come back to tell us' are recounted in great detail...persons of Western religious background desirous of returning to the original inspiration of their Great Teachers and Prophets. Quotations are included from the Bible and other religious works that speak of reincarnation; church writings explore the hidden facts of how this ancient tenet--taught by some of the greatest of the Church Fathers--became divorced from Christian teachings...students of history and early cultures. Through myths and historical writings this volume illustrates the universal prevalence in antiquity of a belief in many lives, which led Jung to remark that reincarnation is 'an affirmation that must be counted as among the primordial affirmations of mankind'...lovers of fine literature. The thoughts of classical and popular authors on reincarnation are generously represented...searching minds reaching out for fresh, maturer answers to life's perplexing problems and mysteries. The chapter 'New Horizons in Science, Psychology, and Philosophy' offers responses from the world's most important thinkers...teachers, aware of the keen interest of students in reincarnation, but discouraged by the dearth of reliable material. This thoroughly documented work is an ideal text in courses of comparative religion, philosophy, and parapsychology."--front and back flaps.