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Angels in near-death experiences

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The literature on near-death experiences (NDEs) contains no substantive discussion of angels in NDEs, even though there are references to angels in several studies of these experiences. In this article I identify angels in NDEs and describe their functions in the NDE based on published NDE accounts. I conclude that angels are personages with whom the NDEr does not usually recall having previous acquaintance. Angels, serve as guides, messengers, or escorts in the NDE.

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  1. Department of Social Sciences, Western New Mexico University, 88062, Silver City, NM

    Craig R. Lundahl Ph.D. (Professor of Sociology and Business Administration)

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This research was supported by a sabbatical leave granted by the Sabbatical Leave Commitee of Western New Mexico University.

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Lundahl, C.R. Angels in near-death experiences. J Near-Death Stud 11, 49–56 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01082737

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