Death and Afterlife: A Theological Introduction

Many people fear dying and are uncertain about life after death. In this engaging book, a Catholic theologian addresses perennial human questions about death and what lies beyond, making a Christian case for an afterlife with God. Nichols begins by examining views of death and the afterlife in Scripture and the Christian tradition. He takes up scientific and philosophical challenges to the afterlife and considers what we can learn about it from near death experiences. Nichols then addresses topics such as the soul, bodily resurrection, salvation, heaven, hell, and purgatory. Finally, he addresses the important issue of preparing for death and dying well.

Author: Terence Nichols
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 03/01/2010
Pages: 220
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781587431838
ISBN10: 1587431831
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Theology | Eschatology
- Religion | Christian Living | Death, Grief, Bereavement

About the Author
Terence Nichols (1941-2014) received his PhD from Marquette University and served as professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas for more than twenty-five years. He also founded and codirected the Muslim-Christian Dialogue Center at the University of St. Thomas. His books include "That All May Be One: Hierarchy and Participation in the Church" and "The Sacred Cosmos: Christian Faith and the Challenge of Naturalism."