Visiting_Heaven

   Ahhh...Heaven! I know that not all people who believe in Angels actually have a set religion, but this is just something I found that interested me. For those that believe we are going to heaven, it could be a nice little map. For those who are just curious or having fun...well, enjoy : ) These also came from the book meantioned on my first page.

      New Jerusalem: This is considered downtown Heaven. Revelation states that the whole city will descend to Earth on the Day of Judgement. It has no walls, but four gates facing north, south, east, and west. The streets are paved in gold, and all the angels sweep them with their wings so it will shine, just by walking in rhythm to the music they play!

      The Seven Heavens: Listed from number one to seven, these are named Wilon, Raqia, Sehaqim, Zebul, Maon, Makon, and Arabot (listed in the third Book of Enoch). Each heaven is a palace, one inside the other. The throne of God is in the center, which is the seventh heaven. (Stevenson suggests this is why the expression "Seventh Heaven" is one of joy and happiness!) Each has a gate guarded by angels to keep out those who are not properly prepared to enter the supernal realms.

      Paradise: This is the area which was once located on Earth, but due to someone (hmmm...wonder who?) eating the fruit off the Tree of Life, it was moved to Heaven to preserve the fruit. According to the Muslims, it is inhabited by sexy angels known as houri (guess that is where I will go...he he...just kidding).

      The Promised Land: This is the land that was offered to the Israelites. The land of mild and honey. It is said to have sweet fields, rivers of delight, and endless day.

      Glory (Gloryland): Thos who have fought or suffered for God goes here. Those who reside here where crowns made out of stars so that everyone can see what they have gone through.

      The Pleroma: This area is situated far from everything else. The angelic beings known as aeons live here. It is made of light and you have to be a spark of light to live here.

      Beulah Land: "Wedded Land" It is said that Jerusalem will become Beulah when the city becomes wedded to God. Some believe this is where virtuous sould will live until Judgement Day.

      The Fur-mament: Hey...I really do hope there is a place where our pets go after death! (I did not make this up...it is in Stevenson's book)