In modern theology the last things of traditional Christian
doctrine have largely been ignored or replaced with various
metaphysical, psychological, or ethical reinterpretations of
Christianity. This volume takes the biblical vision of the future
seriously once again, explaining the significance of Christian
eschatology for the faith and theology of the contemporary
church.
Written by nine front-ranking Christian thinkers, "The Last
Things offers fresh interpretations of the major themes in
eschatology. Wolfhart Pannenberg begins the volume by laying out
the challenges of eschatological reflection in today's world. Carl
E. Braaten speaks to our need to recover the apocalyptic
imagination that defines both the early church and the gospel
itself. Robert W. Jenson explores the nature of the eschaton. Paul
D. Hanson discusses the relationship between the Bible and
politics. Arland J. Hultgren looks at eschatology in the New
Testament, particularly Jesus' own view of the future. David Novak
compares and contrasts the Jewish and Christian approaches to God
and history. John A. McGuckin focuses in depth on the book of
Revelation. Philip D. W. Krey describes Martin Luther's
understanding of the Apocalypse. Last, George L. Murphy asks what
contributions science might make to the study of eschatology.
Recognizing that the doctrine of the last things has been a
source of disagreement in the history of the church, the
contributors offer ecumenical perspectives on their respective
topics, together casting a promising image of the future for the
whole church.
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