Steven W. Tyra holds a Th.M. in Church History (Fuller Theological Seminary) and a Ph.D. in the History of Christianity (Baylor University). His articles have appeared in peer-reviewed publications such as The Journal of Theological Interpretation and Archive for Reformation History. His books aim at making the Christian intellectual tradition accessible and relevant to readers outside specialized academic fields. His latest project After Life brings together more than a decade of research and writing on historic Christian views about death and what comes next.