Land of the Living/No. 174/04

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