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And the Life of the World to Come: Reflections on the Biblical Notion of Heaven
Contributor(s): Craghan, John F. (Author)
ISBN: 0814634133     ISBN-13: 9780814634134
Publisher: Liturgical Press
OUR PRICE:   $11.66  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: June 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies - General
- Religion | Christian Theology - Eschatology
- Religion | Christianity - Catholic
Dewey: 236.24
LCCN: 2011051513
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.30 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
- Religious Orientation - Catholic
 
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How do worshippers understand the poetic line "and the life of the world to come" when they pray the creed? Are they thinking of a geographical destination? A celestial community they will ultimately join? A participation in the life of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

Questions like these inspired John Craghan to mine the biblical texts for insight and answers about heaven. His exploration of the Christian understanding of the "afterlife" moves through the understandings of ancient Israel to the synoptic Gospels and ultimately to the nascent beliefs of the early Christians as reflected in the letters of Paul and the book of Revelation. Grounded firmly in Scripture and written in a lively accessible style, And the Life of the World to Come is an intellectual and spiritual journey for readers that are willing to explore their own beliefs and anxieties about the heavenly home promised by Jesus.

Contributor Bio(s): Craghan, John F.: - John F. Craghan is professor emeritus of religious studies at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. He is North American editor for Scripture in Church (Dominican Publications) and is the author of numerous books, including I Was Ill and You Cared for Me: Biblical Reflections on Serving the Physically and Mentally Impaired; Psalms for All Seasons; And the Life of the World to Come: Reflections on the Biblical Notion of Heaven; and The Gospels of the Weekday Lectionary, all published by Liturgical Press.