And the Life of the World to Come: Reflections on the Biblical Notion of Heaven

by John F. Craghan

How do worshippers understand the poetic line "and the life of the world to come" when they pray the creed? Are they thinking of a geographical destination? A celestial community they will ultimately join? A participation in the life of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Questions like these inspired John Craghan to mine the biblical texts for insight and answers about heaven. His exploration of the Christian understanding of the "afterlife"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814634133
• ISBN13: 9780814634134
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.8"