The Geneva Bible as a Source of Solace in Troubled Times: Parallels with Present-Day Near-Death Experiences
Journal of Near-Death Studies January 1, 2024 Marco Condorelli
The article examines how descriptions of heavenly scenes in the Geneva Bible, a 16th-century English translation popular among Puritans, correspond to elements found in modern near-death experience (NDE) accounts. It argues that certain biblical passages—such as visions of light, tunnels, beings of light, and life reviews—share structural similarities with contemporary NDE narratives. The author suggests that these parallels may indicate that early modern readers interpreted biblical texts through experiential frameworks that resonate with NDEs today, though the article does not claim direct causation or empirical verification. The analysis is historical and interpretive, drawing on textual comparisons rather than experimental data.