An expert has given a description of what heaven and hell could possibly look like while giving thoughts on the possibility of their existence.
The idea of an afterlife involving a heaven or a hell dates back thousands of years and is predominantly found in religious texts.
There has been a longstanding fascination with what happens after you die, with an afterlife being a popular theory.
But what do experts have to say on the matter?
Jared Brock, who has spent years studying religious afterlife, presents his findings in his book A Devil Named Lucifer, per the Daily Mail.
Through an in-depth analysis of biblical scripture, he challenges traditional beliefs about the nature of Hell and Satan.
One of the most common misconceptions, according to Brock, is that the Devil reigns over Hell, tormenting lost souls in a fiery underworld. However, he points to passages in the Bible - particularly the Book of Revelation - that tell a different story.
Referencing Revelation 12:15, Brock highlights a passage that states: "The serpent poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, to sweep her away with a flood." This, he argues, contradicts the popular notion that Satan breathes fire.
The concept of Hell itself is also more complex than commonly thought, Brock suggests. Biblical texts reference up to six different locations that could be considered the "underworld" or afterlife for the damned.
Traditionally, Christian teachings hold that those who do not repent their sins will be condemned to Hell for eternity. However, Brock questions whether eternal damnation is a certainty, admitting that the true nature of Hell remains unclear.
Speaking to Mail Online, he stated: "Are these physical? Are they spiritual? Are they forever? Are they for a limited period of time? And the answer to all of that is we just don't know."
Brock also challenges the popular image of Satan as a red-skinned, horned figure with a pitchfork, explaining that this depiction is not supported by scripture.
"I think culture just got so obsessed with this idea of this little red devil on your shoulder haunting you at all times," he said.
According to Brock, Satan is not a physical being like Jesus but rather a spiritual entity that can manifest in appealing forms to lead people into sin.
"There's two words in the Bible for the devil. One means accuser, and one means adversary. Nothing is saying the devil can be in all places at all times. He's not omnipresent like God is," he explained.
Christian teachings also describe Lucifer's fall from Heaven, an event described in Revelation 12:7-9:
"And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer."
"So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."