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by James J. O'Connor (Author)
Land of the Living 978-0-89942-174-2
This book raises fascinating possibilities of an afterlife for the world we know, and not merely for our own bodies and souls. Father O'Connor raises remarkable insights for our consideration and discussion. He is eminently knowledgeable in Sacred scripture, theology, philosophy and literature. This work is hypnotic and captivating, challenging and revealing.
Christian hope after dying is rooted in the belief in eternal life with God. For Christians, death is not the end but the gateway to a new and perfected existence in God's presence. This hope is founded on Jesus Christ's resurrection, which assures believers that they, too, will share in His victory over death.
The promise of eternal life is central to Christian faith. Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live" (John 11:25). This assurance gives Christians confidence that their earthly suffering and trials are temporary, leading to the joy of being united with God.
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Chapter Titles Include:
- Eschatology, 16
- Hope, 24
- Mediterranean Realism, 31
- The Meaning of Eschatological Statements, 32
- Principles for a Proper Understanding of Church Teaching, 37
- The Danger of Rash Speculation, 47
- The Land of the Living, 50
- Various Solutions to the Questions Raised by Death, 56
- The Bible on Death, 60
- The Theory of the Final Option, 70
- The Second Death, 73
- Death in Christ, 83
- III. My Flesh Will Rest in Hope .
- The Immortality of the Soul, 100
- The Particular Judgment, 104
- The Interim State, 108
- The Soul Without the Body, 114
- The Nature of Happiness in the "Interim State," 116
- The Future of Time, 121
- Redeeming the Time, 126
- The Final Battle and the Coming of the Lord, 133
- The Role of the Saints in the Judgment, 145
- The Resurrection of the Flesh, 146
- The Church Fathers on the Resurrection, 151
- Redemption of the Universe: the new earth, 162
- The Greater and Lesser Lights, 182
- On the Earth's Embellishment, 184
- The Good Things of the Lord, 186
- Ecology, 194
- V. The Saints Who Are in the Land Augustine's Principle of Beauty, 201
- Nature of the Risen Body, 203
- The Knowledge of the Saints, 218
- Memory, 226
- The Glorious Freedom of the Children of God, 228
- The Activities of the Saints, 236
- Work Without Labor, 239
- VI. The City of Compact Unity Jerusalem and Babylon, 247
- The Church and Israel, 256
- The Future of Our Works, 257
- The Society of Friends, 261
- The Order of Charity, 268
- Conversation, 270
- The Angels and the Saints, 272
- The Mother of All the Living, 273
- St. Joseph, 282
- The Heavenly Banquet, 285
- VII. To Gaze on the Beauty of the Lord The Apocalyptic Promises, 292
- The Hidden Face, 300
- Companionship with Jesus, 307
- VII. To Gaze on the Beauty of the Lord The Apocalyptic Promises, 292
- The Hidden Face, 300
- Companionship with Jesus, 307
- Conversation with Jesus, 309
- Coheirs with Christ, 310
- Satisfaction of Desires, 312
- The Spirit, 315
- Beyond the Face of Jesus: The Father, 317
- The Father's Love in Predestination, 320
- The Beatific Vision, 323
- The Trinity, 332
