"This book contains one of the most logical explanations of man's purpose in the universe that I have ever read! Ivan deals with the issues for which humankind has struggled to find answers for so long-Creation, Heaven, Time, future events and life after death (including NDEs), with accurate and sharp precision. And he provides us with sound, logical biblical answers." - Rev. Dave Smethurst, international evangelist, and founder of many orphanages in Eastern Europe "The Bible makes it clear we are made to transcend earthly time, to eventually greet our own eternity - this book provides a thoughtful discussion about the relationship between our short earthly sojourn and God's eternal purposes, for every one of us. Science keeps faith honest, and faith is strengthened as serious scientific research digs deeper and deeper into our human understanding of the gift of life." - Mark Taylor, Minister at Stoke Row Chapel, Oxfordshire, England "As an avowed protagonist of "Old-Earth Creation", I was pleased to see that Ivan's very interesting and, to me, quite original take on time fitted in perfectly.... This was a miracle, essentially very rapid creativity, chronicled by Ivan in this book. I feel sure that many will find themselves closer to God after reading this book." - Ian "Sandy" Sanderson, Maths HOD and Physics teacher in the UK "I am especially interested in his insights about Time...and I am comforted by his research on Near Death Experiences. This, together with accounts given to me by people who have themselves been at or near death, convince me that his comments verify much of what I have seen and believe. I think the book will be of great interest and comfort to others." - Roland Pletts, international Christian author, minister and speaker "This book is incredibly thought-provoking, whilst providing a thoroughly well researched analysis of such important fundamental concepts. The focus clarifies the concept of Time in the scriptures - and how translations have muddied the waters." - Julie Tennett, Critic and Editor

As a child in Africa, Ivan was fascinated by his father's NDE and began talking to others who had similar experiences. In time, he developed a clear explanation for these fascination events. In this, his twelfth published book, he provides a penetrating and lucid Christian model available for understanding these exciting but confusing adventures in the afterlife. Ivan is a highly qualified science teacher. Ivan, Brenda, and their four children immigrated to Australia in 1986, where he taught science for many years. For more information, please visit his website: www.ivanrudolph.com.