{"product_id":"after-we-die-theology-philosophy-and-the-question-of-life-after-death-hardcover","title":"After We Die: Theology, Philosophy, and the Question of Life After Death - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen T. Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAfter We Die\u003c\/i\u003e, philosopher Stephen T. Davis subjects one of Christianity's key beliefs--that Christians not only will survive death but also will enjoy bodily resurrection--to searching philosophical analysis. Facing each critique squarely, Davis contends that traditional, historic belief about the eschatological future is philosophically defensible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDavis examines personal extinction, reincarnation, and immortality of the soul. By juxtaposing two systems of salvation--reincarnation\/karma and resurrection\/grace--Davis explores the Christian claim that humans will be raised from the dead, as well as the radical Christian assertions of Jesus' resurrection, ascension, and long-anticipated return. Davis finally addresses Christian thinking about heaven, hell, and purgatory. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe philosophical defense of Christianity's core beliefs enables Davis to render a reasonable answer to the eternal question of what happens to us after we die. \u003ci\u003eAfter We Die\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for teachers and students of philosophy, theology, and Bible, as well as anyone interested in a reasoned analysis of historic Christian faith, particularly as it pertains to the inevitable end of each and every human being.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAfter We Die\u003c\/i\u003e, philosopher Stephen T. Davis subjects one of Christianity's key beliefs--that Christians not only will survive death but also will enjoy bodily resurrection--to searching philosophical analysis. Facing each critique squarely, Davis contends that traditional, historic belief about the eschatological future is philosophically defensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavis examines personal extinction, reincarnation, and immortality of the soul. By juxtaposing two systems of salvation--reincarnation\/karma and resurrection\/grace--Davis explores the Christian claim that humans will be raised from the dead, as well as the radical Christian assertions of Jesus' resurrection, ascension, and long-anticipated return. Davis finally addresses Christian thinking about heaven, hell, and purgatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe philosophical defense of Christianity's core beliefs enables Davis to render a reasonable answer to the eternal question of what happens to us after we die. \u003ci\u003eAfter We Die\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for teachers and students of philosophy, theology, and Bible, as well as anyone interested in a reasoned analysis of historic Christian faith, particularly as it pertains to the inevitable end of each and every human being.\u003c\/p\u003e--Ellen T. Charry, Margaret W. Harmon Professor of Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary \"Reading Religion\"\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAfter We Die\u003c\/i\u003e, philosopher Stephen T. Davis subjects one of Christianity's key beliefs--that Christians not only will survive death but also will enjoy bodily resurrection--to searching philosophical analysis. Facing each critique squarely, Davis contends that traditional, historic belief about the eschatological future is philosophically defensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavis examines personal extinction, reincarnation, and immortality of the soul. By juxtaposing two systems of salvation--reincarnation\/karma and resurrection\/grace--Davis explores the Christian claim that humans will be raised from the dead, as well as the radical Christian assertions of Jesus' resurrection, ascension, and long-anticipated return. Davis finally addresses Christian thinking about heaven, hell, and purgatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe philosophical defense of Christianity's core beliefs enables Davis to render a reasonable answer to the eternal question of what happens to us after we die. \u003ci\u003eAfter We Die\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for teachers and students of philosophy, theology, and Bible, as well as anyone interested in a reasoned analysis of historic Christian faith, particularly as it pertains to the inevitable end of each and every human being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen T. Davis is Russell K. Pitzer Professor of Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California and author of \u003ci\u003eDisputed Issues - Contending for Christian Faith in Today's Academic Setting \u003c\/i\u003e(Baylor University Press, 2009).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.8 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42168527749255,"sku":"9781481303422","price":71.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/53ef21f420505d3c37f460c8a52ad86e.webp?v=1733336084","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/after-we-die-theology-philosophy-and-the-question-of-life-after-death-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}