About the author
Jeffrey Long is a radiation oncologist and the founder of the Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF), which he established with his wife Jody Long to collect and study firsthand accounts of near-death experiences. Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences presents his analysis of thousands of reported cases, arguing that recurring patterns in these accounts amount to evidence for consciousness surviving bodily death. God and the Afterlife (HarperOne, 2017) extends the project, drawing on roughly 3,000 accounts gathered across different religious and cultural backgrounds to argue for a consistent picture of a divine being. Both books, published by HarperOne, apply Long's medical background to a topic usually left to theology or philosophy, framing near-death experience research as an empirical rather than purely spiritual undertaking, and are aimed at readers interested in the science-and-afterlife debate.
📖 Where to start with Jeffrey Long
💬 What our editors say about Jeffrey Long's books
“Dr. Long presents a compelling case by leveraging medical authority to validate near-death experiences. The convergence of nine evidentiary lines offers a fresh perspective on consciousness. However, this book does not suit…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences
“While Dr. Long’s comprehensive survey of thousands of accounts offers compelling consistency regarding a benevolent Supreme Being, this book may not suit rigorous academic philosophers or staunch materialists who demand hard…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on God and the Afterlife: The Groundbreaking New Evidence for God and Near-Death Experience
“While Long’s data-driven approach offers a refreshing alternative to purely anecdotal accounts, this volume may disappoint readers expecting rigorous academic peer review or deep philosophical debate. It is not suited for those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on God and the Afterlife LP
📋 Editions by Jeffrey Long in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences | — | HarperOne | 224 | 9780061452574 |
| God and the Afterlife: The Groundbreaking New Evidence for God a | 2017 | HarperOne | 224 | 9780062279552 |
| God and the Afterlife LP | 2016 | Harperone Large Print | 256 | 9780062344267 |
