Death and resurrection from the point of view of the cell-theory

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Death and resurrection from the point of view of the cell-theory

by Gustaf Björklund

EN·~3 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

DEATH AND RESURRECTION.

0:21
2

PUBLISHERS’ PREFACE.

3:16
3

TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.

8:19
4

DEATH AND RESURRECTION.

0:20
5

CHAPTER I. Old Conceptions of a Future Life.

23:41
6

CHAPTER II. Man’s Spiritual Body.

9:56
7

CHAPTER III. Source of Spiritual Knowledge.

13:05
8

CHAPTER IV. Importance of Spontaneous Generation.

14:53
9

CHAPTER V. The Materialistic Demonstration of Generatio Spontanea.

18:38
10

CHAPTER VI. How Is Organic Matter Produced?

18:27

Description

A thoughtful exploration of mortality, this work invites listeners to reconsider the nature of death through the lens of modern biology. Drawing on the emerging cell theory, the author weaves scientific observation with philosophical inquiry, suggesting that the material basis of life may hold clues to what lies beyond its apparent end. The early chapters lay out the historical fascination with the soul, critique the limits of purely subjective reports, and propose a more rigorous, empirical route to understanding immortality.

Interlaced with biographical sketches of the writer’s own scholarly journey, the narrative balances rigorous analysis with a genuine yearning for meaning. Readers are guided through the arguments of contemporary thinkers, the challenges they faced, and the promise of a science‑grounded perspective on resurrection. The tone remains modest yet hopeful, offering a fresh, intellectually honest contribution to the age‑old question of whether death truly marks a final farewell.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (195K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2019-11-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gustaf Björklund

Gustaf Björklund

1846–1903

A Swedish physician and writer, he explored big questions about life, death, and the human body through a mix of science, philosophy, and social criticism. His work reflects the restless curiosity of the late 19th century and still feels unusual today.

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