Death is an Illusion

A vast compendium of knowledge about existence

“A vast compendium of knowledge about existence, each chapter by itself a justification for appreciating the unity and comprehensiveness of Martinus' messages. Illuminating as only integral wisdom can be.”

—The Book Reader, Fall/Winter 2002-3

A straightforward, well-written rendering of complex ideas

"A straightforward, well-written rendering of complex ideas in uncomplicated prose, Death Is an Illusion is especially commended to the attention of non-specialist general readers and students with an interest in contemporary mysticism, spirituality, philosophy, religion, and metaphysics."

— The Bookwatch, February 2003


May prove to be the definite spiritual vision of our age “-what I personally found of greatest interest was how much of what Martinus had to say anticipated the findings and ethical implications stemming from research on the near-death experience. In any case, Martinus’ work as a whole offers readers a complete “world picture” that accurately forecast the development of the kind of spiritual science that has lately come into being. As such, his so-called “Third Testament” may prove to be the definite spiritual vision of our age”. — Kenneth Ring, Ph.D, author, Lessons from the Light and Heading Toward Omega

"A must read book for all students of metaphysics and mysticism." — Joel L. Whitton, M.D., Ph.D., Center of Psychotherapy, Toronto, author of Life Between Life


A Vital Spiritual Resource for Our Time “The work of Martinus constitutes one of the vital spiritual resources of our time that can only become more influential in the future as thinking people seek to understand the mysteries of life in ways that transcend both traditional religious understanding and the aridity of scientific rationalism….Else has performed a great service by making the key ideas of Martinus available to an English-speaking readership. Even for the seasoned metaphysical reader there is much to ponder and an incentive to read Martinus’ own work in order to deepen one’s understanding”. - David Lorimer, author and editor of Network: The Scientific and Medical Network Review, April 2003

Very important work accessible for all “ … it was a great bliss to read the book by Else Byskov about the work and revelations of the Danish mystic Martinus. I am grateful to her that she made this very important work accessible for all of us. It explains us the mystery of life by bringing a new level of cognition, and it reveals the spiritual forces that lie behind the physical world. Recent scientific studies of the phenomenon of near-death experience indeed support the theory that our consciousness is a field of information, consisting of “ray-formed” matter or energy, and this energy is indestructible according to the law of thermodynamics. Eternity and infinity are thus present in every object and in every moment of time.” — Pim van Lommel, cardiologist.

A blend of modern science and timeless spirituality

"Death is an Illusion is a useful introduction to the Danish 20th century mystic, Martinus. Although he is little known in America, he will become much more prominent as a spiritual teacher, thanks to Else Byskov’s clear summary of his life and teaching. The teaching has a sound picture of the cosmos and a perspective about the human future based on the evolution of consciousness. Thus it is a blend of modern science and timeless spirituality, with insightful comments about living one’s life in accordance with it so that the person finds both happiness and ultimate meaning in daily living."

—John White, MAT, Author, The Meeting of Science and Spirit; editor, What Is Enlightenment?

A remarkable life of an enlightened being

"Else Byskov has performed a valuable service