She helps us in finding light in the darkness. The Dark Night of the Soul ... though it’s important to note that beliefs about death and afterlife vary widely across different spiritual and ...

Simply put, while the ancient Israelites believed in an afterlife, it wasn't a big priority ... Scholars quibble about the meaning of darkness, fire and worms, but there are some things that ...

Wrapped in misty darkness, cut by the dread River Styx ... No longer seen as a joyless fate, the afterlife became more of a personal quest. Mystery cults, shrouded in secrecy, promised guidance ...