Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You is a non-fiction work by John Burke exploring the phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDEs). Burke compiles and analyzes numerous accounts, seeking common threads and patterns within these experiences to offer a glimpse into what the afterlife might hold. He examines these accounts through a Christian theological lens, connecting them to biblical descriptions of heaven.
This exploration of NDEs provides comfort and hope to those grappling with questions about death and the afterlife. By presenting a collection of similar experiences, the work aims to alleviate fears surrounding death and strengthen faith in a benevolent, purposeful existence beyond mortality. The book’s popularity reflects a widespread cultural interest in understanding what happens after death and offers a potential framework for interpreting these often-inexplicable experiences. Published in 2015, it quickly became a New York Times bestseller, demonstrating a significant public interest in this topic.
