The Christian Book of the Dead

Exploring the mysteries of death and the afterlife, this religious guide seeks to answer some of life’s most pressing and universal questions by drawing from truths central to the Christian tradition. Fascinating stories and philosophical reflections accompany prayers and descriptions of death rituals to help explain what the soul means in Catholicism and how to care for it in life and in death. A thoughtful investigation about how to approach death, this spiritual resource postulates that the way to secure the fate of the soul after death is to prepare for this eternity by making the right choices throughout life.

Angelo Stagnaro has been a professional magician for more than 35 years. He performed as the house magician at F.A.O. Schwartz for three years and serves as the International Chairman of the Catholic Magicians’ Guild. He is the author of The Catechist’s Magic Kit and lives in New York City.