From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents Jellinek demonstrates God’s existence from nature, but man could not grasp more about the Deity 1. Says Jellinek: “I agree on everything excepting fate: there is a snag about that!” 2. Asks Messenhauser: “In what way? Be more specific.” 3. Says Jellinek: “Patience, dear Messenhauser.…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents Medium and small mountains – their origin and overall purpose for the Earth planet 1. I continue: “When the Earth was still a desolate cosmic body, having to maintain neither plants nor animals other than the primordial archetypes of all future forms within the waters,…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents The danger of soul-praise. Even princes of angels need humility for spiritual progress. Humbly confess your guilt for your blessing. 1. Say I: “My dear friend and brother! Right now we can have none of this. Here in the world of spirits, substantial manifestation of…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents The rabble-rousers Messenhauser, Jellinek and Becher in the beyond Their opinions about God, hell and fate 1. The two of us arrive at the door, which immediately opens as if by itself. 2. The three can be seen sitting at a circular table, sunk in…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents The dramatist’s reaction to Helena’s transformation. Difference between dream and real life. Olaf’s parable of courtship. 1. The dramatist and his company also note this transformation, one of them saying to him: “Friend, do you not notice it? – That creature, a former bucket-full of…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents The Lord’s critique of Helena’s suggestions. The Earth is not paradisiacal whilst being a testing ground. 1. Say I: “My dearest Helena, from the viewpoint of your experiences and insights, you have presented the thing truly and well, and your desires can be described as…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents Dismas’ foolish defiance. His true friends as severe critics. 1. Here Dismas turns to Robert Blum, saying: “Dear, most worthy friend, it is as I thought it would be! There is no speaking or dealing with this Jesus! The more one bows down and humbles…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents The doubters gain faith but are shy about the way to the Lord. A churchman and a free man in discussion. Humour in the spirit kingdom. 1. Says the former speaker who spoke before the so-called ruffian: “I and our second speaker are enormously impressed…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents Dismas confesses his guilt before the Lord, not begging for grace but for a just punishment. Consequences of such an erroneous request. 1. Dismas gets going, coming over with him to Myself, the Lord of life. There at the table he falls on his face…

← From Hell to Heaven · Volume 1 · Contents Distortion of the pure Gospel on account of man’s free will. End of the Lord’s longsuffering. 1. Says the speaker: “Friend, we now realise that Christ’s divine doctrine could indeed be godly, and is bound to be so, although most abominably misused by Rome. But…