Long before Heaven and Hell, the only after life that existed in Israelite religion was the shadowy underworld – Sheol.

In this episode, Dr Sledge explores what can be learned of this ancient through poorly understood underworld.

Recommended Readings:

• Johnston, James C. Shades of Sheol (Grand Rapids: Crossway Books, 2003).
• Segal, Robert. Life After Death (New York: Doubleday, 2001).
• Steiner, Michael. Disembodied Souls (New York: Ulysses Press, 2016).

Dr. James Justin Sledge holds a Doctorate in Religious Studies (Western Esotericism) from the Universiteit van Amsterdam, and a MA and PhD from the University of Memphis. He now teaches philosophy and religion as a visiting lecturer.