Yeshayahu Ben-Yehudah

Recent studies suggest consciousness may persist for minutes or even hours after clinical death (when the heart stops). Evidence shows the brain can experience surges of electrical activity and "gamma oscillations"—linked to memory and high-level cognition—even after the body stops responding. This suggests death is a gradual process rather than a single instant. Bursts of brain activity can occur after cardiac arrest The brain can retain some degree of consciousness for “minutes to hours” after a patient has been declared dead by doctors, a science conference has heard.  After studying the near-death experiences of those who have recovered after experiencing a cardiac arrest, a researcher has called for a reappraisal of the “reversibility of death”.

Metaphysics  is the branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the universe, addressing questions beyond empirical science. It investigates core concepts like being, substance, causality, space, time, and potentiality, seeking to establish a coherent understanding of what exists and how it works. Aristotle's Metaphysics Aristotle's Metaphysics is a foundational 14-book treatise investigating " first philosophy "—the study of being qua being, ultimate causes, and the nature of reality.  It defines  substance  (ousia) as the primary subject of existence, explores form/matter and act/potency, and argues for a  Prime Mover  (God) as the ultimate cause of change.

Barbelo is a paramount female entity in Gnostic tradition, described as the first emanation of the Supreme Being and the divine "Mother" of the heavenly Christ. Appearing in texts like the Secret Book of John, she exists in the highest heaven (Pleroma), representing divine potential and wisdom, distinct from the flawed demiurge. I'll bet you've never heard the name Barbelo, yet it appears in some of Christianity's oldest surviving manuscripts as the first creative force in existence—predating the God most people worship.

Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the universe. It seeks to answer questions that go beyond the physical sciences, in topics such as being, time, space, causality, and possibility.  The term “metaphysics” originates from the Greek words “meta” (beyond) and “physika” (physical), indicating its focus on what lies beyond the physical world. Metaphysics examines the principles and structures that underlie all things, aiming to understand the essence of reality itself. What is Metaphysics? As one of the oldest areas of philosophical inquiry, metaphysics encourages us to contemplate not only what exists but also why anything exists at all, prompting discussions about the ultimate nature of substance and the underlying laws that govern the cosmos.  Ultimately, metaphysics challenges thinkers to critically analyze assumptions about reality, providing a conceptual framework that influences other areas of philosophy a...

The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross is a foundational 16th-century Spanish mystical anthology detailing the soul’s journey to divine union through contemplative prayer, purification, and spiritual "dark nights". The complete works of Saint John of the Cross The collected works of Saint John of the Cross (1542–1591) are considered the pinnacle of Christian mystical literature, providing a detailed, step-by-step "map" for the soul's journey from spiritual imperfection to perfect union with God through love.  As a 16th-century Spanish Carmelite friar and Doctor of the Church, John wrote from his own experience of spiritual trials and divine love, transforming his poetry into systematic prose commentaries.

Pistis Sophia (Koine Greek: Πίστις Σοφία, meaning "Faith Wisdom") is a major Gnostic text discovered in 1773. Written between the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, it describes the esoteric teachings of the transfigured Jesus to his assembled disciples—including Mary Magdalene , John the Virgin, and Philip —over a period of 11 years following his resurrection. The Pistis Sophia The Pistis Sophia is one of the most mysterious and controversial ancient spiritual texts ever discovered — a hidden manuscript that reveals a forgotten vision of the cosmos, divine knowledge, and the fall of the luminous being known as Sophia.  The Pistis Sophia Text Churches Fear Most — Sophia's 13 Repentances Revealed.   In this video, we explore the powerful and symbolic story of Sophia’s 13 Repentances, a dramatic sequence describing her descent into chaos, her cries for redemption, and her gradual restoration through divine light.  These ancient passages, preserved for centuries outside the officia...

Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality. It seeks to answer ultimate questions about existence , the universe, and the underlying principles that govern all things.   Key Aspects of Metaphysics: Ontology:   The study of being , existence, and classification of entities   Cosmology:  The study of the origin , structure, and fate of the universe.                         Core Inquiries: Explores identity , potentiality vs. actuality, free will, and whether objects exist independently of perception.