There is Eternal Life for Animals

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Summary: Lovely tribute
Review: Ms. Shanahan experienced first-hand the special love and relationship shared between humans and animals, and has written this book as a loving tribute to her cat Pete--and for others who live in hope and faith of one day being reunited with beloved pets in the next life.

This study guide offers thought-provoking insights and interpretations of the scriptures in support of that thesis. Definitions of Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic words of the original Bible text that pertain to people, creation and animals in the Old Testament and New Testament provides a great background for discussion.

As a journalist, though, I wanted to read more of any debate regarding such interpretations--and how one might tell the difference when the author of these ancient texts used such words in a "poetic" rather than "literal" fashion (as when in some verses Shanahan asserts the word "dog" is used as a derogatory term for bad people, not literally denigrating canines). I would have also liked to see more discussion of how the authors of these inspired text placed animals in context of their life and times. Did ownership/husbandry of animals mean the same things to the authors of the Bible as to modern believers today? While the Hebrew authors never seem to mention a single instance of the Jews making a pet or companion of cats or dogs or other animals, the nations which surrounded them did so -- the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks made pets of nearly everything during this same time period! Were the authors of the Bible influenced by their feelings toward their Egyptian rulers' veneration of some of these animals as "sacred" and so cut out any overt reference to affection toward animals?

It is clear that the author is a passionate and dedicated Christian as well as a pet lover. I have no doubt that animals have a place in God's plan and will be a part of heaven for those who love them. I would like to see this small yet inspirational book expanded to delve even deeper into the fascinating subject.

---Amy D. Shojai, author of multiple pet care books, including COMPLETE CARE FOR YOUR AGING CAT (New American Library)

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Summary: A Must Read For All Animal Lovers - A Healing Balm
Review: Ms. Shanahan's hard work and dedication is a true blessing for all people who are avid animal lovers. If you have ever lost a beloved companion, this is a must-read for those who put their complete trust and faith in God for a beautiful reward for those who so lovingly shared our lives. Even if you think you know or have read the Bible, Ms. Shanahan's work proves beyond a doubt what God's Word really says about the reward of our loyal companions. If you are hurting or struggling, please consider this book a healing balm to your soul!

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Summary: A Must Read For All Animal Lovers - A Healing Balm
Review: Ms. Shanahan's hard work and dedication is a true blessing for all people who are avid animal lovers. If you have ever lost a beloved companion, this is a must-read for those who put their complete trust and faith in God for a beautiful reward for those who so lovingly shared our lives. Even if you think you know or have read the Bible, Ms. Shanahan's work proves beyond a doubt what God's Word really says about the reward of our loyal companions. If you are hurting or struggling, please consider this book a healing balm to your soul!

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Summary: There is Eternal Life for Animals
Review: My beloved cocker spaniel nearly died three years ago with a condition called auto-immune hemolytic anemia. At that time and ever since, I have been struggling with the idea of whether or not her death would be eternal, or whether indeed that eternal life existed for animals. I didn't feel that the Bible addressed this issue until reading this book. No matter how much I am looking forward to heaven, to me heaven wouldn't be perfect and complete unless I were reunited with my animals. This book gave me that reassurance, using scriptures to back up the promises! I am grateful for the peace of mind provided in There is Eternal Life for Animals.

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Summary: Wonderful Book
Review: Nicki Behrikis Shanahan's book There is Eternal Life for Animals is simply remarkable! I discovered her book shortly after losing my dear cat, Charlie, after 13 years of love and companionship. Ms. Shanahan's detailed research, which proves without a doubt that there is an enternal life waiting for all Chrsitians with their beloved pets in heaven, simply reaffirmed what I already knew in my heart. Obviously, the author has a passion for all God's creatures and her love and compasion shines through in her book.This book is both a comfort and inspiration for all those who love animals.

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Summary: Animals and eternal life
Review: Niki Behrikis Shanahan has obviously studied the subject of animals and eternal life in great depth. For anyone who questions whether or not they'll meet their beloved furry family member in Heaven, this book should provide proof and reassurance. Although the extensive research is obvious, this book is written in a way that makes it an easy, comfortable read.

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Summary: great book!
Review: Niki has written such a true and encouraging book for animal lovers and pet owners, citing bible passages that show pets truly do have souls and go to heaven. That nothing created is destroyed and that pets love, and have a soul. it's a very hopeful message for people, and one of my favrotie books. It shows all Gods creatures He loves and share in salvation that they are good and loved for eternitiy.

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Summary: great book!
Review: Niki has written such a true and encouraging book for animal lovers and pet owners, citing bible passages that show pets truly do have souls and go to heaven. That nothing created is destroyed and that pets love, and have a soul. it's a very hopeful message for people, and one of my favrotie books. It shows all Gods creatures He loves and share in salvation that they are good and loved for eternitiy.

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Summary: This book will bring great comfort to pet owners
Review: Niki Shanahan has been truly guided to find the hidden key in the Bible that provides the kind of answer that all animal lovers are seeking. Her book is extremely well researched at the human level and clearly Divinely Guided at the Spiritual level to help those who need to know that "There is Eternal Life for Animals." Niki's research is helpful because it affirms for us all that the opposite of death is not "life", but rather "birth". We, humans and animals, enter into this earthly experience for a limited period of time. To be sent here in human or animal form is a great privilage - an experience to be savored and cherished and then released - comforted by the fact that there is more to come. "There is Eternal Life for Animals" is an inspired and loving work that will lift the pain from many hearts in our world.

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Summary: Anyone who loves pets and animals should read this book!
Review: Niki Shanahan has made it wonderfully clear that we will see our beloved pets in Heaven. Any one who has ever wondered about God's creation, all of the animals, our pets and what will become of them has to read this book! Bible scriptures plainly tell us that God loves his creatures and they will be in Heaven. Niki's research on this subject has been a blessing to me and my family. I want to thank Ms. Shanahan for her work and excellent research and for the comfort she has brought to me personally.