The after-death communications of revered theologian A.D. Mattson, Evidence from Beyond is a powerful book that unites mainstream religion, science, and the paranormal. Mattson tackles all the tough questions about life, death, and the afterlife--and delivers surprising revelations about the soul, religion, heaven, karma, sexuality, reincarnation, angels, the problem of evil, and the power of love.
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Mattson, a Lutheran pastor and seminary teacher whose interests during life included the paranormal, died in 1970. According to this book, in 1971, he started sending messages to his daughter, Ruth Mattson Taylor, through a clairvoyant, discussing his afterlife. Despite Mattson's mainline Protestant credentials, his after-death messages portray a New Age world replete with karmic Lords, reincarnation, UFOs and astral planes. After adopting a long, thin body with huge eyes to survive the demands of multidimensional space travel, Mattson was able to visit other planets on an exploratory space mission (he found no life on Mars but life similar to humankind on Venus). He describes other souls' tasks in the hereafter: one heavenly brigade of volunteers helps to free souls trapped in mangled bodies from war zones such as Bosnia, healing victims from their war traumas by bathing them in various colors. (Trauma recovery, both in heaven and earth, is very big here; homosexuals are those who had a bad experience with someone of the opposite sex in a past life and who now choose a same-sex partner to overcome that psychic trauma.) According to Mattson, people in heaven can visit their past lives and incorporate parts of their past personalities into their present souls, which are works in progress. All in all, Mattson's "insider's guide" is a colorful if credulity-stretching commentary on the the possibilities of afterlife. (One surprising element is that toward the end of the book, Taylor's deceased brother also joins in with messages that his heaven is completely different from their father's; he's exploring music, not space, and plays in several celestial bands.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"A.D. Mattson's [messages]...demonstrate in this turbulent world that belief in life after death is no fantasy, but grounded in fact, and that consciousness and learning do continue. His messages are evidential enough to enhance the meaning of life.... If we are believers, this book can put heart into our daily living; if we are skeptics, the book may even smooth off the sharp edges of our doubt." -- Dr. Claire Walker, Editor, Reflections of a Theosophist
"A.D. Mattson, a deeply sensitive individual,..express[ed] through his personal life and professional teaching a profound understanding of Spirituality on the physical plane of existence. Now, through his...experience in the hereafter, he...provides us with a glimpse of life on the non-material plane of existence. This book is very worthwhile!" -- Reverend Elizabeth W. Fenske, Ph.D., Executive Director, Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship
"Evidence from Beyond is a tremendous treat, completely affirmative..." -- The Journal of Religion and Psychical Research, Oct. 1999
"For those who seek a greater understanding of life's journey, Evidence from Beyond is quite literally a Godsend! It is a fantastic contribution for the human race's evolution." -- Juliet Hollister, Founder, The Temple of Understanding
"I've read many books on this subject. This is one of the best, both because of its compelling believability and the practical advice given to help us prepare for the journey. This is a stimulating book with a great message for everyone...." -- Elda Hartley, Life Director, Institute of Noetic Sciences
"In the mid-1970s, our very favorable review of Witness from Beyond was based on its compelling believability. These messages, from the same communicator two decades later, are different-one might even say, 'wiser'.... Highly recommended." -- Frank C. Tribbe, Editor, Spiritual Frontiers Quarterly Journal
"It is common to believe in Eternal Life. We often refer to it as the Great Beyond. However, we want any detailed description of life after death to be proven.... Ruth Mattson Taylor's new work presents Evidence of what the Beyond is like. Existence becomes a realm of Thought; it is also a realm of action and work, where the interaction of souls is Love being expressed and help given. As he did in this life, A.D. communicates a compelling message in everyday terms." -- The Reverend John A. Nasstrom, Ph.D., retired Lutheran pastor and church executive, former student of A.D. Mattson
"Mattson's 'Insider's Guide' is a colorful...commentary on the possibilities of afterlife." -- Publishers Weekly, Oct. 25, 1999
"Mattson's channelled messages confirm the universal teachings of the ancient spiritual traditions on life after death and reincarnation, on the inner planes and their inhabitants, on what happens to pets when they die, on when the soul comes into the physical body, on the efficacy of prayer and the reasons for homosexuality, and finally on the purpose of life and the nature of God as Love. This marvelous book both confirms and inspires." -- Dr. John F. Miller III, President, Academy of Religion & Psychical Research
"The importance of this book is threefold. First, it addresses the rising tide of spiritual hunger at a point in the human odyssey marked by unprecedented promise and peril. Then it introduces the life and thought of a spiritual frontiersman, theologian A.D. Mattson, who immersed himself in the social challenges of our time with a brave heart of compassion and good cheer. Finally it presents convincing evidence of the seamlessness of life in the hereafter. Thanks for serving me a fine meal for the mind. -- The Right Reverend Bennett J. Sims, Bishop Emeritus, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
"A.D. Mattson, a deeply sensitive individual,..express[ed] through his personal life and professional teaching a profound understanding of Spirituality on the physical plane of existence. Now, through his...experience in the hereafter, he...provides us with a glimpse of life on the non-material plane of existence. This book is very worthwhile!" -- Reverend Elizabeth W. Fenske, Ph.D., Executive Director, Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship
"Evidence from Beyond is a tremendous treat, completely affirmative..." -- The Journal of Religion and Psychical Research, Oct. 1999
"For those who seek a greater understanding of life's journey, Evidence from Beyond is quite literally a Godsend! It is a fantastic contribution for the human race's evolution." -- Juliet Hollister, Founder, The Temple of Understanding
"I've read many books on this subject. This is one of the best, both because of its compelling believability and the practical advice given to help us prepare for the journey. This is a stimulating book with a great message for everyone...." -- Elda Hartley, Life Director, Institute of Noetic Sciences
"In the mid-1970s, our very favorable review of Witness from Beyond was based on its compelling believability. These messages, from the same communicator two decades later, are different-one might even say, 'wiser'.... Highly recommended." -- Frank C. Tribbe, Editor, Spiritual Frontiers Quarterly Journal
"It is common to believe in Eternal Life. We often refer to it as the Great Beyond. However, we want any detailed description of life after death to be proven.... Ruth Mattson Taylor's new work presents Evidence of what the Beyond is like. Existence becomes a realm of Thought; it is also a realm of action and work, where the interaction of souls is Love being expressed and help given. As he did in this life, A.D. communicates a compelling message in everyday terms." -- The Reverend John A. Nasstrom, Ph.D., retired Lutheran pastor and church executive, former student of A.D. Mattson
"Mattson's 'Insider's Guide' is a colorful...commentary on the possibilities of afterlife." -- Publishers Weekly, Oct. 25, 1999
"Mattson's channelled messages confirm the universal teachings of the ancient spiritual traditions on life after death and reincarnation, on the inner planes and their inhabitants, on what happens to pets when they die, on when the soul comes into the physical body, on the efficacy of prayer and the reasons for homosexuality, and finally on the purpose of life and the nature of God as Love. This marvelous book both confirms and inspires." -- Dr. John F. Miller III, President, Academy of Religion & Psychical Research
"The importance of this book is threefold. First, it addresses the rising tide of spiritual hunger at a point in the human odyssey marked by unprecedented promise and peril. Then it introduces the life and thought of a spiritual frontiersman, theologian A.D. Mattson, who immersed himself in the social challenges of our time with a brave heart of compassion and good cheer. Finally it presents convincing evidence of the seamlessness of life in the hereafter. Thanks for serving me a fine meal for the mind. -- The Right Reverend Bennett J. Sims, Bishop Emeritus, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Evidence from Beyond: An Insider's Guide to the Wonders of Heaven--And Life in the New Millennium More After-Death Communications Received from Theologian A.D. Mattson (Hardcover)
Ruth Taylor and Margaret Flavell validate the reasoning of those who believe in life after life. For those non-believers EVIDENCE FROM BEYOND provides powerful testimony that will make you think and perhaps change your mind.This is a fascinating book that engages both your soul and your mind.
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This review is from: Evidence from Beyond: An Insider's Guide to the Wonders of Heaven--And Life in the New Millennium More After-Death Communications Received from Theologian A.D. Mattson (Hardcover)
There are too many tales out there for us to deny our spiritual side and this one was most intriguing. I have sent copies to friends who have lost loved ones in hopes it answers some questions. Yet it raises questions as well. Our life at the next level appears involve our personal life experiences. A.D's experience reflects the values of his time and place on earth. It's very Westernized.. I have to believe a soul from the Indian sub-continent or one from a recent life in China, would be unlikely to reflect similar experiences to Margaret Flavell in the same circumstances. In fact, I'd love to hear their stories as well. A cynic from a conservative, controlling religious viewpoint might suggest the entire book is a hoax used to justify political positions such as pro-choice, gun control and world peace. Yet, it is exactly for those reasons I want to believe I have just read a book which has enhanced my life. This one, and the next.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Metaphysical explanation of body and soul here and hereafter,
This review is from: Evidence from Beyond: An Insider's Guide to the Wonders of Heaven--And Life in the New Millennium More After-Death Communications Received from Theologian A.D. Mattson (Hardcover)
Readers of Ruth Taylor's EVIDENCE FROM BEYOND, will be inspired as she recounts messages from her father and family as received by widely acclaimed clairvoyant, Margaret Flavell Tweddell. Sceptics who refuse to believe in continuing life after death will be challenged to reconsider their thoughts as Ruth Taylor describes incident after incident requiring more than a "this world only" explanation. Her father's definition of soul, at birth and in the hereafter, has excitement, depth and detail, such I have never found during years of research This book can be a great blessing to those in mental quandary after losing a loved one.
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