5201
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Ka-ilio-hae, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Ka-ilio-hae, Chapter 4, 2018
1850
2018
M
Ka-ilio-hae, a man from Maui, experience More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience demonstrates high biblic More ...
3
0
3
0
Visual,Auditory,Knowledge
Own corpse appearance | Family mourning | Ritual answers and prophecy
No
No
No
No
5202
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Kalima, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Kalima, Chapter 4, 2018
1850
2018
F
Kalima from Kona, Hawaii, died from an u More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience shows moderate biblical More ...
3
1
3
0
Visual,Mixed
Out-of-body view of self | Transformed village | Spirit interactions
No
No
No
Yes
1
Family or friends
Within 24 hours
Witnessed death state and sudden revival during funeral preparation
5203
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Kuala Man, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Kuala Man, Chapter 4, 2018
1833
2018
M
A man from Kuala, Hawaii fell into a dea More ...
Weak Evidence
This experience presents low biblical co More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual,Knowledge
Spirit land characteristics | Condition of spirits
No
No
No
No
5204
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Kukia and Toihau, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Kukia and Toihau, Chapter 4, 2018
1900
2018
M
Kukia and Toihau from the Ngati-Awa trib More ...
Weak Evidence
This shared near-death experience demons More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual
Spirit world entry | Numberless spirits and relatives
No
No
No
No
5205
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Manarmakeri, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Manarmakeri, Chapter 4, 2018
1850
2018
M
Manarmakeri of Biak Island experienced a More ...
Weak Evidence
This foundational religious experience s More ...
2
0
2
0
Auditory,Visual
Spirit voices | Rejuvenated deceased relatives
No
No
No
No
5206
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Te Atarahi, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Te Atarahi, Chapter 4, 2018
1850
2018
M
Te Atarahi, a Maori man, died from an un More ...
Weak Evidence
Te Atarahi's experience demonstrates hig More ...
1
0
1
0
Knowledge
Afterlife conditions
No
No
No
No
5207
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Te Wharewera's Aunt, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Te Wharewera's Aunt, Chapter 4, 2018
1850
2018
F
Te Wharewera's aunt died and lay in stat More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This powerful Maori NDE demonstrates hig More ...
3
1
3
1
Visual,Other
Sacred departure point journey | Deceased father and relatives | Physical object More ...
No
No
No
Yes
1
Family or friends
Within 1 week
Kumara roots as proof, firm belief in truth of account
5208
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Tui Liku, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Tui Liku, Chapter 4, 2018
1910
2018
M
Tui Liku from the Lau Islands of Fiji ex More ...
Weak Evidence
This Fijian narrative presents low bibli More ...
3
0
3
2
Visual,Other
Journey to Burotu | Otherworldly objects brought back | Physical alteration
No
No
No
No
5209
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Ua Halai, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Ua Halai, Chapter 4, 2018
1919
2018
M
Ua Halai from Arihava village at Orokolo More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience shows low biblical compa More ...
2
1
2
1
Other,Knowledge
Speaking unknown language | Temple building instructions
No
No
No
No
1
Family or friends
Within 24 hours
Three-day death witnessed, rats gnawed ears, speaking German
5210
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory, Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Oxford University Press, Chapter 4, Vanua Lava Woman, Pages Not Specified, 2018
Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions, Vanua Lava Woman, Chapter 4, 2018
1890
2018
F
A woman from Vanua Lava island in Vanuat More ...
Weak Evidence
This experience demonstrates high biblic More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual,Knowledge
Husband bound as punishment | Moral teachings received
No
No
No
No
5211
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 7, "An More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "An Aztec Woman of Tenochtitlan," Chapter 7, p. 160, 2025.
1510
2025
F
This near-death experience of an unnamed More ...
Suggestive Evidence
The near-death experience of the Aztec w More ...
2
0
2
2
Knowledge,Other
Received a prophecy of the destruction of the Aztec kingdoms. | Received a perma More ...
No
No
Yes
No
5212
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 4, "Th More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "The NDE of Bilgames," Chapter 4, pp. 82-84, 2025.
-2700
2025
M
The Sumerian poem "The Death of Bilgames More ...
Weak Evidence
The near-death experience of Bilgames, a More ...
0
0
5213
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 6, "Sh More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "Sheng of Chao (Chao Tan)," Chapter 6, pp. 135-136, 2025.
-381
2025
M
The near-death experience of Chao Tan, a More ...
Suggestive Evidence
The NDE of Chao Tan, recorded in the Zuo More ...
2
1
2
2
Knowledge,Visual
Received a prophecy about political decline and a great famine. | Saw a "wolf-bo More ...
No
No
No
No
1
Family or friends
Within 24 hours
Witnessed his 5-day coma, funeral preparations, and sudden awakening.
5214
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 6.
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "Dan, Son of the Duke of Chu," Chapter 6, 2025.
-547
2025
M
The case of Dan, son of the Duke of Chu, More ...
Weak Evidence
The near-death experience of Dan, son of More ...
0
0
5215
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 6, "Mu More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "The NDE of Kien-tsze," Chapter 6, pp. 134-135, 2025.
-498
2025
M
The near-death experience of Kien-tsze, More ...
Moderate Evidence
Kien-tsze's near-death experience offers More ...
2
2
2
2
Knowledge,Visual
Received a detailed political prophecy. | Saw a child standing next to the Emper More ...
No
No
No
No
2
2
Single medical professional,Credible non-medical witness
Within 24 hours,Later
Confirmed Kien-tsze was in a death-like coma but still alive. | Confirmed the en More ...
5216
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 6, "Li More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "Li O," Chapter 6, pp. 137-138, 2025.
199
2025
F
The complex and detailed near-death expe More ...
Moderate Evidence
The near-death experience of Li O is one More ...
3
4
3
3
Mixed,Other,Knowledge
Shared NDE with another living person in the underworld. | Brought a physical ob More ...
No
No
Yes
No
4
4
Credible non-medical witness,Family or friends
Within 24 hours,Later
Heard Li O's voice from inside the coffin. | Confirmed that he also had an NDE a More ...
5217
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 6, "Ex More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "The Legend of Miaoshan," Chapter 6, pp. 151-152, 2025.
550
2025
F
The near-death experience of Princess Mi More ...
Weak Evidence
The legend of Princess Miaoshan's near-d More ...
0
0
5218
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 7, "A More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "A Mexica Princess of Tlateloclo," Chapter 7, pp. 158-160, 2025.
1470
2025
F
The near-death experience of Quetzalpetl More ...
Suggestive Evidence
The near-death experience of the Mexica More ...
1
0
1
1
Knowledge
Received a specific prophecy of the Spanish conquest.
No
No
Yes
No
5219
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 6, "Un More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "Unnamed Woman," Chapter 6, p. 136, 2025.
1
2025
F
This near-death experience is recounted More ...
Weak Evidence
The near-death experience of the unnamed More ...
0
0
5220
qualitative
book
Shushan, Gregory. Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations: The Origins of the World's Afterlife Beliefs. Inner Traditions, 2025, Chapter 5, "Rj More ...
Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations, "The NDE of Vrsashusma," Chapter 5, p. 109, 2025.
-800
2025
M
The near-death experience of Vrsashusma More ...
Weak Evidence
The near-death experience of Vrsashusma More ...
0
0
5221
qualitative
book
Mike Nickols and Sherry Nickols, The Manuscript Hope in the Record of our Life, Self-published, Chapter 13, Mike Nickols, Pages 89-96, 2022
The Manuscript Hope in the Record of our Life, Mike Nickols, Chapter 13, Pages 89-96, Copyright 2022
2002
2022
51
M
Mike Nickols experienced his third heart More ...
Moderate Evidence
Mike Nickols' near-death experience demo More ...
0
0
5222
qualitative
book
Chauncey Crandall, Raising the Dead, FaithWords, Chapter 1, Jeff Markin, Pages 1-15, 2010
Raising the Dead, Jeff Markin, Chapter 1, Pages 1-15, 2010
2006
2010
53
M
Jeff Markin, a 53-year-old mechanic with More ...
Exceptional Evidence
Jeff Markin's near-death experience alig More ...
1
2
1
0
Other
Experience of being in hell/darkness
No
No
No
No
2
8
Multiple medical professionals,Credible non-medical witness
Within 24 hours
Confirmed patient was dead for 40+ minutes, cyanotic, then returned to life afte More ...
5223
qualitative
book
Woodford, Jim and Gardner, Thom - Heaven, an Unexpected Journey - Destiny Image Publishers - Jim Woodford - Full Book - 2017
Heaven, an Unexpected Journey - Jim Woodford - Full Book - 2017
2017
61
M
Jim Woodford, a retired airline pilot su More ...
Moderate Evidence
This experience demonstrates exceptional More ...
2
2
2
2
Visual
Saw own body slumped in truck from outside perspective | Saw six contrails of pr More ...
No
No
No
Yes
2
8
Multiple medical professionals,Family or friends
Within 24 hours
Confirmed 11 hours with no brain activity, clinical death | Confirmed six people More ...
5224
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter 1, Tessa Romero, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Tessa Romero, Chapter 1, 2023
2023
F
Tessa Romero experienced cardiac arrest More ...
Exceptional Evidence
Tessa Romero's experience aligns well wi More ...
3
1
3
0
Visual
Saw her own body on operating table from above | Saw deceased friend in specific More ...
No
No
No
Yes
1
Multiple medical professionals
Unknown
24 minutes of clinical death documented
5225
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, T.S. Dismas, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, T.S. Dismas Interview, 2023
2023
M
T.S. Dismas, a US Army veteran, suffered More ...
Exceptional Evidence
T.S. Dismas's experience is profoundly b More ...
2
1
2
0
Mixed,Knowledge
Life review showing all life events | Received three specific spiritual teaching More ...
No
No
No
No
1
Multiple medical professionals
Unknown
Clinically dead for over 10 minutes during surgery
5226
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, Jeffrey Welsh, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Jeffrey Welsh Interview, 2023
1981
2023
19
M
Jeffrey Welsh, 19, had a massive motorcy More ...
Strong Evidence
Jeffrey Welsh's experience strongly alig More ...
3
2
3
2
Visual,Auditory,Other
Saw brother-in-law and sister's reactions | Heard God's voice with specific mess More ...
No
No
No
No
2
3
Family or friends,Single medical professional
Within 24 hours
Confirmed seeing accident and his reactions | No injuries found, doctor acknowle More ...
5227
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, Ken Chinn, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Ken Chinn Interview, 2023
2023
M
Ken Chinn from Texas was on the brink of More ...
Moderate Evidence
Ken Chinn's experience is deeply rooted More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual,Auditory
Glowing white light covering body | Heard Spirit of God speak three times
No
No
No
No
5228
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, Ana Cecilia González, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Ana Cecilia González Interview, 2023
2023
F
Ana Cecilia González suffered cardiopulm More ...
Strong Evidence
Ana Cecilia's experience aligns well wit More ...
2
1
2
1
Visual
Floating through hollow tree trunk structure | Two angels healing at bedside
No
No
No
No
1
2
Family or friends
Within 24 hours
Sister saw her looking at invisible presences, friend dreamed of two angels heal More ...
5229
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, NDERF File 1237, Cindy M NDE 3342, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, NDERF File 1237, Cindy M, 2023
1992
2023
F
Cindy M almost drowned in 1992. She look More ...
Suggestive Evidence
Cindy M's brief but profound experience More ...
1
0
1
0
Visual
Saw own body in water
No
No
No
No
5230
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, Dr. Yvonne Kason, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Dr. Yvonne Kason Interview, 2023
1979
2023
F
Dr. Yvonne Kason, a young physician, was More ...
Moderate Evidence
Dr. Kason's experience powerfully demons More ...
2
1
2
1
Auditory
Heard divine voice before crash | Voice commanded survival action three times
No
No
No
No
1
Credible non-medical witness
Within 24 hours
Confirmed miraculous swim survival in extreme conditions
5231
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, Colin Perry, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Colin Perry Interview, 2023
2008
2023
49
M
Colin Perry, 49, had chest pain and cram More ...
Strong Evidence
Colin Perry's experience is profoundly C More ...
3
1
3
0
Auditory,Knowledge,Other
Heard God's voice with prophetic warning | Shown future life events | Experience More ...
No
No
No
No
1
Single medical professional
Within 24 hours
Confirmed heart attack and treatment in ambulance
5232
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, Carlos Vivas, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Carlos Vivas Interview, 2023
2023
M
Carlos Vivas was pulled away from the co More ...
Moderate Evidence
Carlos Vivas's experience centers on enc More ...
2
1
2
1
Auditory,Visual
Heard voice commanding to ask for help | Vision of Jesus and heaven
No
No
No
No
1
Family or friends
Within 24 hours
Friend spotted him from hilltop, boat crew witnessed dolphin assistance
5233
qualitative
book
Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, Raymond O'Brien, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Raymond O'Brien Interview, 2023
2023
M
Raymond O'Brien died ten times on the sa More ...
Strong Evidence
Raymond O'Brien's first NDE aligns well More ...
3
1
3
0
Visual,Knowledge,Other
Saw heavenly realm with specific details | Met deceased person Dave | Wind as sp More ...
No
No
Yes
No
1
Multiple medical professionals
Within 24 hours
Confirmed dying 10 times in one day, multiple resuscitations
5234
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, Chapter 3, Señora Cristal, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - Señora Cristal - Chapter 3 - 2023
2023
F
Señora Cristal, a Mexican psychic and me More ...
Suggestive Evidence
The experience contains several biblical More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual,Knowledge
Saw forest environment with specific details | Recognized relatives without phys More ...
No
No
No
No
5235
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, Chapter 3, Pegi Robinson, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - Pegi Robinson - Chapter 3 - 2023
2023
F
Pegi Robinson, host of an NDE podcast wh More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience demonstrates strong bibl More ...
3
0
3
0
Visual,Knowledge
Saw through tunnel walls during transit | Saw spiritual beings in organized arra More ...
No
No
No
Yes
5236
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, Chapter 3, Wendy Rose Williams, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - Wendy Rose Williams - Chapter 3 - 2023
1997
2023
36
F
Wendy Rose Williams, a past-life therapi More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience contains both biblical a More ...
2
0
2
1
Visual,Knowledge
Saw soul form and escalator instead of tunnel | Received three prophetic message More ...
No
No
No
No
5237
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, Chapter 3/10, M.K. McDaniel, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - M.K. McDaniel - Chapters 3 and 10 - 2023
2019
2023
F
M.K. McDaniel spent three weeks in a com More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience demonstrates strong bibl More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual
Saw hellish realm with specific beings | Saw cathedral-like space with Book of L More ...
No
No
No
No
5238
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, NDERF 1978 Jennifer T NDE 4102, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - Jennifer T NDERF Case 4102 - 2023
1980
2023
F
In 1980, Jennifer T. suffered a direct h More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience aligns strongly with bib More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual,Mixed
Saw arrangement of Beings of Light | Saw and heard robed figure with book
No
No
No
No
5239
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, NDERF 2592 James S NDE 5011, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - James S NDERF Case 5011 - 2023
1976
2023
M
In the summer of 1976, James S., a Jewis More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This Jewish experiencer's NDE contains r More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual,Knowledge
Saw golden city with specific details | Recognized grandmother and perceived bar More ...
No
No
No
Yes
5240
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, NDERF 977 Barbara J NDE 2847, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - Barbara J NDERF Case 2847 - 2023
2023
F
Barbara J., a Christian believer, experi More ...
Weak Evidence
This experience demonstrates exceptional More ...
2
0
2
1
Visual
Saw golden city with transparent streets | Angel with Book of Life checking name More ...
No
No
No
No
5241
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, Chapter 4, Jamie Unin interviewed by Dr. Melvin Morse, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - Jamie Unin - Dr. Morse Interview - 2023
2023
F
Jamie Unin, a young girl, had a fulminat More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This child's NDE demonstrates exceptiona More ...
2
1
2
2
Visual,Knowledge
Saw CPR being performed accurately | Prophecy about future sibling
No
No
No
No
1
1
Single medical professional
Unknown
CPR hand position accuracy and resuscitation details confirmed
5242
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, NDERF 2758 Andrew J NDE 5251, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - Andrew J NDERF Case 5251 - 2023
2010
2023
M
In February 2010, Andrew J. went out to More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience demonstrates strong bibl More ...
2
0
2
0
Knowledge,Mixed
Learned of father's death during NDE | Heavenly realm with specific details
No
No
Yes
No
5243
qualitative
book
Parr, AJ. Stairway to Heaven. Grapevine Books, Chapter 5, Robert Bare, 2023
Stairway to Heaven - Robert Bare - Chapter 5 - 2023
2009
2023
M
Former California Highway Patrol officer More ...
Moderate Evidence
This comprehensive life review experienc More ...
5
1
5
3
Visual,Knowledge,Mixed,Auditory
Saw parents at conception with car | Friend Paul died of AIDS | Store owner's th More ...
No
No
Yes
No
1
1
Family or friends
Later
Conception scene with car confirmed, Paul's AIDS death confirmed
5244
qualitative
book
Parr, Stairway to Heaven, Dr. Laurence Brock Transformation, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Dr. Laurence Brock, 2023
2023
M
Dr. Laurence Brock experienced a near-de More ...
Weak Evidence
Dr. Brock's near-death experience repres More ...
1
0
1
0
Other
Acquired healing abilities with warm hands
No
No
No
No
5245
qualitative
book
Parr, Stairway to Heaven, NDERF 660 Elsa NDE 2290, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Elsa NDE, NDERF 660, 2023
1959
2023
8
F
In the summer of 1959, eight-year-old El More ...
Weak Evidence
Elsa's near-death experience demonstrate More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual,Knowledge
Saw deceased grandfather holding her as infant | Prophetic visions of future chi More ...
No
No
No
No
5246
qualitative
book
Parr, Stairway to Heaven, NDERF 2745 Lori K NDE 5241, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Lori K. NDE, NDERF 2745, 2023
2006
2023
51
F
On April 22, 2006, fifty-one-year-old Lo More ...
Suggestive Evidence
Lori K.'s near-death experience exhibits More ...
2
0
2
0
Visual,Knowledge
Saw Jesus and deceased relatives at gateway | Jesus said she had work to do and More ...
No
No
No
No
5247
qualitative
book
Parr, Stairway to Heaven, NDERF 689 Mary W FDE 2349, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Mary W. FDE, NDERF 689, 2023
1994
2023
F
In 1994, Licensed Practical Nurse Mary W More ...
Weak Evidence
Mary W.'s near-death experience presents More ...
1
0
1
0
Knowledge
Life review showing all good and bad deeds with their impacts
No
No
No
No
5248
qualitative
book
Carter, Chris. The Case for the Afterlife: Evidence of Life After Death. Chapter 5. Lloyd Rudy Patient. Pages cited in Rivas et al. 2025
The Case for the Afterlife - Lloyd Rudy Case - 2025
2025
M
A man requiring emergency heart surgery More ...
Exceptional Evidence
This near-death experience demonstrates More ...
3
2
3
3
Visual
Saw Post-it notes on monitor screen | Saw surgeons standing in doorway | Observe More ...
No
No
No
Yes
2
3
Multiple medical professionals,Single medical professional
Later
Both surgeons confirmed patient's description was accurate word for word, includ More ...
5249
qualitative
book
Tabatt and Kay, Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife, Heidi Barr, Chapter 4, 2022
Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife, Heidi Barr Chapter 4, 2022
2022
16
F
Heidi Barr, a 16-year-old Jewish girl in More ...
Moderate Evidence
This experience demonstrates remarkable More ...
3
2
3
3
Visual
Saw sisters reactions in car from above | Saw into barn facing away from her pos More ...
No
No
No
Yes
2
3
Family or friends,Credible non-medical witness
Within 24 hours
Confirmed their specific reactions during accident | Confirmed finding her and h More ...
5250
qualitative
book
Tabatt and Kay, Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife, Felix Halpern, Chapter 5, 2022
Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife, Felix Halpern Chapter 5, 2022
2022
69
M
Felix Halpern, a Messianic Rabbi whose g More ...
Suggestive Evidence
Felix Halpern's experience as a Messiani More ...
2
1
2
1
Visual,Other
Saw family planning his funeral | Experienced throne room fire and glory
No
No
No
Yes
1
1
Family or friends
Later
Confirmed emotional state and funeral planning thoughts
5251
qualitative
book
Tabatt and Kay, Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife, Ian McCormack, Chapter 2, 2022
Stories of Heaven and the Afterlife, Ian McCormack Chapter 2, 2022
1982
2022
26
M
Ian McCormack, a 26-year-old atheist fro More ...
Strong Evidence
Ian McCormack's dramatic conversion from More ...
5
3
5
5
Visual,Auditory,Other
Saw mother praying in New Zealand | Heard God's voice warning about closing eyes More ...
No
No
No
Yes
3
5
Multiple medical professionals,Family or friends,Credible non-medical witness
Within 24 hours,Later
Confirmed death for 20 minutes, witnessed return to life in morgue | Confirmed r More ...
5252
qualitative
book
Taylor, Greg. Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife. Daily Grail Publishing, Chapter 2, Ben Breedlove, Pages 95-99, 2013
Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife - Ben Breedlove - Chapter 2 - 2013
2011
2013
18
M
Ben Breedlove was an 18-year-old with hy More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience demonstrates high biblic More ...
3
0
3
0
Auditory,Visual
Heard medical team discussing his condition | Heard defibrillator preparation | More ...
No
No
No
No
5253
qualitative
book
Taylor, Greg. Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife. Daily Grail Publishing, Chapter 2, Al Sullivan, Pages 135-138, 2013
Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife - Al Sullivan - Chapter 2 - 2013
1989
2013
56
M
Al Sullivan, a 56-year-old van driver, e More ...
Strong Evidence
This experience shows strong biblical co More ...
5
2
5
3
Visual
Surgeon flapping elbows like attempting to fly | Chest cavity held open by metal More ...
No
No
No
No
2
2
Single medical professional
Unknown
Confirmed Sullivan reported experience immediately after regaining consciousness More ...
5254
qualitative
book
Taylor, Greg. Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife. Daily Grail Publishing, Chapter 2, Penny Sartori Patient, Pages 140-143, 2013
Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife - Penny Sartori Patient - Chapter 2 - 2013
2013
60
M
A 60-year-old man recovering from emerge More ...
Moderate Evidence
This experience demonstrates moderate bi More ...
4
1
4
3
Visual,Mixed
Doctor checking pupils and noting size difference | Physiotherapist hiding behin More ...
No
No
No
No
1
1
Single medical professional
Within 24 hours
Confirmed all observed procedures including cleaning with catheter and pink spon More ...
5255
qualitative
book
Taylor, Greg. Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife. Daily Grail Publishing, Chapter 2, J.S., Pages 143-144, 2013
Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife - J.S. - Chapter 2 - 2013
2008
2013
31
F
J.S., 31 weeks pregnant, woke on October More ...
Moderate Evidence
This experience demonstrates high biblic More ...
2
1
2
2
Visual
Nurse passing surgical instruments | Machines behind her head
No
No
No
No
1
1
Single medical professional
Unknown
Confirmed accuracy of nurse description and machine locations
5256
qualitative
book
Taylor, Greg. Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife. Daily Grail Publishing, Chapter 2, Dr. Lloyd Rudy Patient, Pages 148-151, 2013
Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife - Dr. Lloyd Rudy Patient - Chapter 2 - 2013
2013
M
A patient undergoing bypass surgery to c More ...
Moderate Evidence
This experience demonstrates high biblic More ...
3
1
3
3
Visual
Doctors standing in doorway with arms folded | Post-it notes on TV monitor | Ane More ...
No
No
No
No
1
1
Single medical professional
Unknown
Confirmed all observations including Post-it notes, standing in doorway, anesthe More ...
5257
qualitative
book
Taylor, Greg. Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife. Daily Grail Publishing, Chapter 2, Sir Alexander Ogston, Pages 151, 2013
Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife - Sir Alexander Ogston - Chapter 2 - 2013
2013
M
Sir Alexander Ogston, the Scottish surge More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience shows moderate biblical More ...
1
1
1
1
Visual
Death of unknown RAMC surgeon in distant part of hospital
No
No
Yes
Yes
1
2
Multiple medical professionals
Unknown
Confirmed all events happened exactly as described
5258
qualitative
book
Taylor, Greg. Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife. Daily Grail Publishing, Chapter 2, Joyce Harmon Patient, Pages 151-152, 2013
Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife - Joyce Harmon Patient - Chapter 2 - 2013
2013
F
A female patient underwent cardiac arres More ...
Moderate Evidence
This experience demonstrates high biblic More ...
1
1
1
1
Visual
Nurse's distinctive plaid shoelaces
No
No
No
No
1
1
Single medical professional
Within 24 hours
Nurse confirmed she was wearing distinctive plaid shoelaces during resuscitation
5259
qualitative
book
Taylor, Greg. Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife. Daily Grail Publishing, Chapter 2, Mr. A, Pages 157-160, 2013
Stop Worrying! There Probably is an Afterlife - Mr. A - Chapter 2 - 2013
2011
2013
57
M
Mr. A, a 57-year-old diabetic man, began More ...
Suggestive Evidence
This experience demonstrates high biblic More ...
3
0
3
0
Auditory,Visual
Automated defibrillator voice commands | Bald doctor not previously visible | Vi More ...
No
No
No
No
5260
qualitative
book
Tabatt, Shaun, The NDE Conspiracy, Destiny Image Publishers, Chapter 2, Bristol O, Pages cited from NDERF #13171, 2025
The NDE Conspiracy - Bristol O - NDERF Case #13171 - 2025
2025
Unknown
Bristol O experienced severe blood loss More ...
Weak Evidence
This experience contains severely unbibl More ...
0
0
5261
qualitative
book
Tabatt, Shaun, The NDE Conspiracy, Destiny Image Publishers, Chapter 2, Robyn, Pages cited from NDERF #6636, 2025
The NDE Conspiracy - Robyn - NDERF Case #6636 - 2025
2025
Unknown
Robyn experienced a profound near-death More ...
Weak Evidence
This experience contains extremely probl More ...
1
0
1
0
Mixed
Awareness of medical team and mother while under anesthesia
No
No
No
Yes
5262
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of Ka More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Katie, Chapter 5, pp. 87-88, 2009
1983
2009
7
F
Seven-year-old Katie experienced a profo More ...
Weak Evidence
The experience of seven-year-old Katie c More ...
0
0
5263
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of Ha More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Hannah, Chapter 5, pp. 89-90, 2009
1941
2009
4
F
Hannah, a Jewish child during the Holoca More ...
Weak Evidence
Hannah's first near-death experience dur More ...
0
0
5264
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of Er More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Erin, Chapter 5, pp. 95-96, 2009
1994
2009
9
F
Nine-year-old Erin experienced a remarka More ...
Suggestive Evidence
Nine-year-old Erin's near-death experien More ...
0
0
5265
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of Br More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Bruce Low, Chapter 5, pp. 96-97, 2009
2009
6
M
Six-year-old Bruce Low experienced a cla More ...
Weak Evidence
The childhood near-death experience of B More ...
0
0
5266
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of He More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Helen, Chapter 5, p. 99, 2009
2009
15
F
Helen experienced NDE at age 15 during s More ...
Weak Evidence
Helen's near-death experience at age fif More ...
0
0
5267
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of Ed More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Edward Cuomo, Chapter 5, p. 100, 2009
2009
9
M
Nine-year-old Edward Cuomo experienced s More ...
Suggestive Evidence
The near-death experience of nine-year-o More ...
1
1
1
1
Knowledge
Learned of sister's recent unknown death
No
No
Yes
No
1
Family or friends
Later
Family confirmed Edward's report of seeing sister Teresa was their first notific More ...
5268
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of Ha More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Hal, Chapter 5, pp. 97-98, 2009
2009
14
M
Hal experienced a near-death experience More ...
Suggestive Evidence
The near-death experience of Hal at age More ...
0
0
5269
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of Al More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Alice, Chapter 5, p. 98, 2009
2009
10
F
Alice, age ten, experienced NDE during s More ...
Weak Evidence
The near-death experience of ten-year-ol More ...
0
0
5270
qualitative
book
Holden, Janice Miner, et al. The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences: Thirty Years of Investigation. Praeger Publishers, 2009, Chapter 5, The NDE of Da More ...
The Handbook of Near-Death Experiences, The NDE of Daniel, Chapter 5, p. 99, 2009
2009
4
M
Daniel, fourteen at interview time but f More ...
Weak Evidence
Four-year-old Daniel's near-death experi More ...
0
0
5271
qualitative
book
Atwater, P. M. H. The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences. Rainbow Ridge Books, Chapter 10, Chris Brown, Pages 146-148, 2007
Chapter 10, Chris Brown, Pages 146-148, 2007
1962
2007
M
In 1962, young soldier Chris Brown suffe More ...
Exceptional Evidence
Chris Brown's NDE aligns strongly with b More ...
2
1
2
2
Visual
Observed his own clinical death and medical monitors | Witnessed serious medical More ...
No
No
No
No
1
1
Single medical professional
Within 1 week
Doctor satisfied Chris witnessed seemingly physically impossible events includin More ...
5272
qualitative
book
Atwater, P. M. H. The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences. Rainbow Ridge Books, Chapter 11, Jake (from Arvin S. Gibson), Pages 169-171, 2007
Chapter 11, Jake (from Arvin S. Gibson), Pages 169-171, 2007
1989
2007
M
In 1989, Jake and his elite "Hotshots" f More ...
Strong Evidence
Jake and crew's collective NDE profoundl More ...
1
1
1
1
Visual
Saw fellow firefighters out of their bodies after suffocation
No
No
No
No
1
39
Credible non-medical witness
Within 24 hours
Crew astonished each had NDE, some saw and conversed with each other, miraculous More ...
5273
qualitative
book
Atwater, P. M. H. The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences. Rainbow Ridge Books, Chapter 26, J. R. Mondie, Pages 408-409, 2007
Chapter 26, J. R. Mondie, Pages 408-409, 2007
2007
M
J. R. Mondie's near-death experience unf More ...
Moderate Evidence
Mondie's experience highly compatible wi More ...
2
0
2
0
Knowledge
Sensed thoughts and emotions of three souls in ambulance | Sensed simultaneous e More ...
No
No
No
Yes
5274
qualitative
book
Atwater, P. M. H. The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences. Rainbow Ridge Books, Chapter 17, Margaret Fields Kean, Pages 257-258, 2007
Chapter 17, Margaret Fields Kean, Pages 257-258, 2007
1978
2007
F
In 1978, Margaret Fields Kean, a self-de More ...
Strong Evidence
Margaret's experience highly compatible More ...
2
1
2
1
Mixed
Observed and heard people and thoughts in distant hospital locations | Projected More ...
No
No
No
Yes
1
2
Family or friends
Later
Parents confirmed son told them about meeting Margaret who sat with him and told More ...
5275
qualitative
book
Atwater, P. M. H. The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences. Rainbow Ridge Books, Chapter 2, Mellen-Thomas Benedict, Pages 36-37, 2007
Chapter 2, Mellen-Thomas Benedict, Pages 36-37, 2007
1982
2007
33
M
At age thirty-three, Mellen-Thomas Bened More ...
Moderate Evidence
Benedict's transcendent NDE contains fou More ...
0
2
2
2
Credible non-medical witness,Single medical professional
Within 24 hours,Later
Confirmed duration of clinical death was approximately ninety minutes | Doctor c More ...
5276
qualitative
book
Atwater, P. M. H. The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences. Rainbow Ridge Books, Chapter 2, Ricky Bradshaw, Page 21, 2007
Chapter 2, Ricky Bradshaw, Page 21, 2007
1975
2007
M
In 1975, Ricky Bradshaw suffered catastr More ...
Exceptional Evidence
Ricky's NDE aligns closely with biblical More ...
1
1
1
1
Visual
Witnessed medical students experimenting with his dead body
No
No
No
No
1
Multiple medical professionals
Within 24 hours
Confirmed medical students interacted with body and used heart monitor which led More ...
5277
qualitative
book
Atwater, P. M. H. The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences. Rainbow Ridge Books, Chapter 2, Scott (from Richard Bonenfant), Pages 29-30, 2007
Chapter 2, Scott (from Richard Bonenfant), Pages 29-30, 2007
2007
6
M
Six-year-old Scott's near-death experien More ...
Moderate Evidence
Scott's childhood NDE strikingly consist More ...
1
1
1
1
Auditory
While out-of-body shouted to brother to play
No
No
No
No
1
1
Family or friends
Within 24 hours
Confirmed hearing Scott's voice calling to him while Scott lay unconscious
5278
qualitative
book
Atwater, P. M. H. The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences. Rainbow Ridge Books, Chapter 5, Stephanie Johnston, Pages 74-75, 2007
Chapter 5, Stephanie Johnston, Pages 74-75, 2007
2007
F
Stephanie Johnston's near-death experien More ...
Suggestive Evidence
Stephanie's suicide-triggered NDE contai More ...
1
0
1
0
Auditory
While out-of-body heard conversations inside ambulance
No
No
No
Yes