Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #364314 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

Review
"In calling Christians to an epistemology of love and a re-emphasis of the Easter season, Wright knocked it out of the park." -- Beliefnet (A "Top Religious Book of the Year")

Customer Reviews

Do Not Judge a Book by the Cover
Neither the cover nor the title would be likely to inspire you to buy this book which would be a pity. They do not do it justice. N T Wright methodically goes through the scriptural basis for what happens after death. His use of 'life after life after death' may give a clue to his (well scripturally) supported view of the ultimate eternal life connected to God's heavenly kingdom but firmly placed on the earth. This view may surprise many 'orthodox' Christians but that is even more reason why they should read it. Note that N T Wright is not from some fringe pseudo-christian movement but is an experienced and theologically knowledgeable Anglican bishop. He skilfully debunks many myths such as 'eternal life on heavenly clouds' and even the much cherished (especially in the USA) 'rapture' concept. You may not agree with his conclusions but his case deserves to be read and if you do believe what he says, you will, as he himself states, be surprised at the difference in attitude it can make to you as a Christian in regard to this life, the environment etc. It certainly all fits together in a much more logical manner that what most Christians seem to believe about life after death (even if they have got exactly what they do believe clear in their own mind!) after centuries of incorporation into church theology of many non scriptural ideas. There is just one warning. It is a deep theological book and you will have to think as you read it. It is not a light read. It is serious stuff but if you want to get beyond Christian 'babyfood' into real theology, this should not deter you. If this is not a subject with which you are familiar you may also need to ensure you have the correct vocabulary knowledge of some of the terms. However I beleve that thia book is worth the effort of reading. I believe that this is one of the best if not the best book I have read on what the true Christian hope of life after death should be and what difference that should make to how a Christian lives their life now on the earth before death.