A dynamic writer and scholar on the afterlife offers biblical, theological, and philosophical grounding for thinking about heaven, hell, and purgatory.
Jerry L. Walls, the author of books on hell and heaven, completes his tour of the afterlife with a philosophical and theological exploration and defense of purgatory, the traditional teaching that mos
The Christian doctrine of heaven has been a moral source of enormous power in western culture. It has provided astriking account of the ultimate good in life and has for two millennia animated the hop
The Christian doctrine of heaven has been a moral source of enormous power in western culture. It has provided a striking account of the ultimate good in life and has for two millennia animated the ho
Jerry L. Walls aims to demonstrate in his book "Hell: The Logic of Damnation" that some traditional views of hell are still defensible and can be believed with intellectual and moral integrity. Focusi
Eschatology is the branch of theology that deals with the final consummation of all things. Covering such subject matter as death, judgment, and the life to come, the discipline of eschatology must g
Eschatology is the study of the last things: death, judgment, the afterlife, and the end of the world. Through centuries of Christian thoughtfrom the early Church fathers through the Middle Ages and
Naturalistic ethics is the reigning paradigm among contemporary ethicists; inGod and Cosmos Baggett and Walls argue that this approach is seriously flawed. Although naturalistic ethics currently enjoy
Naturalistic ethics is the reigning paradigm among contemporary ethicists; inGod and Cosmos Baggett and Walls argue that this approach is seriously flawed. Although naturalistic ethics currently enjoy
This book aims to reinvigorate discussions of moral arguments for God's existence. To open this debate, Baggett and Walls argue that God's love and moral goodness are perfect, without defect, necessar
What's wrong with Calvinism?Since the Reformation, Calvinism has dominated much of evangelical thought. It has been so well established that many Christians simply assume it to be the truest expressio
This clearly written, informative, and fair critique of Roman Catholicism spells out the differences between Protestants and Catholics and offers recommendations for future ecumenical discussions.
In some ways, they could not be more different: the pipe-smoking, Anglican Oxford don and the blue-collar scion of conservative Presbyterianism. But C. S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer, each in his uniq
The Chronicles of Narnia series has entertained millions of readers, both children and adults, since the appearance of the first book in 1950. Here, scholars turn the lens of philosophy on these timel
This book aims to reinvigorate discussions of moral arguments for God's existence. To open this debate, Baggett and Walls argue that God's love and moral goodness are perfect, without defect, necessar
What can the film Hoosiers teach us about the meaning of life? How can ancient Eastern wisdom traditions, such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism, improve our jump-shots? What can the "Zen Master" (Phil Jacks
What can the film Hoosiers teach us about the meaning of life? How can ancient Eastern wisdom traditions, such as Taoism and Zen Buddhism, improve our jump-shots? What can the "Zen Master" (Phil Jacks
These essays explore three major philosophical themes from the writings of C. S. Lewis--Truth, Goodness, and Beauty--and provide a comprehensive overview of his philosophical thinking on arguments for
What did C. S. Lewis think about truth, goodness and beauty? Fifteen essays explore three major philosophical themes from the writings of Lewis--Truth, Goodness and Beauty. This volume provides a c
This incisive book provides a critical history and analysis of community organizing, the tradition of bringing groups together to build power and forge grassroots leadership for social, economic, raci
This incisive book provides a critical history and analysis of community organizing, the tradition of bringing groups together to build power and forge grassroots leadership for social, economic, raci
