Near-Death Experience and the Origins of Afterlife Beliefs | Gregory Shushan, PhD

Join us for a captivating talk with award-winning author and historian of religions Gregory Shushan, PhD, as he explores the historical, cultural, and religious dimensions of near-death experiences (NDEs). Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Shushan examines the fascinating relationship between NDEs and beliefs about the afterlife, uncovering both striking similarities and profound differences across civilizations—from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China to Indigenous traditions in North America, Africa, and Oceania. This often-overlooked area of religious history offers deep insights into humanity’s oldest questions about life, death, and what lies beyond. Shushan’s findings carry significant metaphysical implications, challenging us to reconsider the nature of NDEs and the possibility of an actual afterlife. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion!

Books by Gregory Shushan:
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs - https://amzn.to/43WMh33
The Next World: Extraordinary Experiences of the Afterlife - https://amzn.to/4jJ5c79

Gregory Shushan, PhD, is a historian of religions, an award-winning author, and the leading authority on near-death experiences and the afterlife across cultures and throughout history. His books include Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, and The Next World: Extraordinary Experiences of the Afterlife. He is also the editor of Mind Dust and White Crows: The Psychical Research of William James, and The Historical Anthology of Near-Death Experiences (forthcoming). Dr. Shushan is currently researching near-death experience in Classical antiquity at Birmingham Newman and Liverpool Hope Universities. He has previously held research posts at University of Oxford's Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion, University College London's Institute of Archaeology, University of Wales Religious Experience Research Centre, and the Centro Incontri Umani (The Cross Cultural Centre) in Ascona, Switzerland. He has lectured at universities in the UK, USA, Ireland, and Switzerland, has given numerous talks on his research in nine countries, and has appeared on national television, radio, and dozens of podcasts.

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