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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Proof of Heaven
A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife
Book • 2012
In this book, Dr. Eben Alexander describes his near-death experience (NDE) while suffering from a rare case of bacterial meningitis.
During his seven-day coma, Alexander claims to have journeyed beyond this world, encountering an angelic being and the Divine source of the universe.
His experience transformed his views on life, philosophy, medicine, and the existence of God and the soul.
The book details his medical recovery as a miracle and explores the implications of his NDE on his understanding of consciousness and the afterlife.
Despite scientific criticism, Alexander's story has been widely read and discussed, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of science and spirituality.
During his seven-day coma, Alexander claims to have journeyed beyond this world, encountering an angelic being and the Divine source of the universe.
His experience transformed his views on life, philosophy, medicine, and the existence of God and the soul.
The book details his medical recovery as a miracle and explores the implications of his NDE on his understanding of consciousness and the afterlife.
Despite scientific criticism, Alexander's story has been widely read and discussed, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of science and spirituality.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Oliver Sacks wrote a long essay in The Atlantic when Eben Alexander's book came out, explaining everything through neuroscience.

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Mentioned by John B. Alexander as a book detailing his near-death experience.

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Mentioned by JJ Flizanes as a book describing a near-death experience and its spiritual implications.

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Mentioned by Sean McDowell and Eben Alexander throughout the interview, detailing Dr. Alexander's near-death experience and its impact on his worldview.

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Mentioned by Doug Abrams in relation to his near-death experience and his consultation with Bruce Greyson to understand it.

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Mentioned by Anna Yusim in relation to his use of binaural beat meditations to process his near-death experience.

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Mentioned by Alex Ferrari as a Harvard neurosurgeon who had a near-death experience while his brain was severely compromised.

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Mentioned by Simon Bowne to highlight Eben Alexander's insights on brain function during cardiac arrest.

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