After Death?: Past Beliefs and Real Possibilities (Contemporary Christian Insights) - Softcover

Edwards, David L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826449751 ISBN 13: 9780826449757

Publisher: Continuum, 2011

Synopsis

Will anything of us survive after death? This is a central question when we ask what life means. All through history, societies and their cultures, in particular their religions and philosophies, have guided and sustained people as they have approached death and as they have mourned. A more secular society has made these comforts less accessible. Many beliefs formerly advanced with some authority and believed with some assurance have become incredible to many.After Death? offers a thought-provoking analysis of past and present beliefs for those who want to think for themselves about the greatest uncertainty of life.

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'Interesting."--Theological Studies

'Interesting." Theological Studies

Synopsis:

Will anything of us survive after death? This question is a central concept when we ask what life means. Throughout history, societies and their cultures, in particular their religions and philosophies, have done what they could to guide and sustain people as they moved toward this destination and as they mourned. In societies which are in some sense secular, this official sort of comfort has become less accessible. Many things which in the past have been taught with some authority and believed with some assurance have become incredible to many. Much of what has been taught in the religious institutions seems plainly wrong and much of what has been believed seems merely sentimental. David Edwards offers a thought-provoking analysis of past and present beliefs, for those who want to think for themselves about the greatest uncertainty of life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0826449751
• ISBN 13: 9780826449757
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192