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In The Second Shamay, S.C. Sayles unveils the biblical and theological reality of the realm of the soul – the second shamay. Rooted in Scripture and illuminated by the wisdom of the early Church Fathers, this groundbreaking work explores the unseen dimension that interpenetrates our physical existence and determines our eternal destiny.From the opening pages of Genesis to the climactic vision of Revelation, the Bible reveals that there are three realms of existence: – Heaven above – the throne of God and the dwelling of angels.- The Earth – the physical domain of human and animal life.- Under the Earth – Sheol/Hades, the abode of departed souls.Sayles demonstrates that the second shamay – the realm of the soul – spans both earthly life and the afterlife. Before Christ’s victory, it encompassed Paradise (Abraham’s Bosom) and the place of torment, separated by a great gulf. But through His death, descent, and resurrection, Christ cleansed the heavenly sanctuary, silenced Satan the accuser, and relocated Paradise into the third shamay, the immediate presence of God.Drawing on profound biblical insights, this book explains: – Why Adam was created a nephesh chayyāh (\