Jesus and the Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell
Ebook
This book focuses on Jesus, the four last things, and their relevance for our lives. He has much to teach us about these things. Jesus faced death with courage and was raised to new life by the power of his heavenly Father. He descended into hell and reached out to those who had alienated themselves from God. He promised to return at the consummation of time to judge the living and the dead and to establish the fullness of his kingdom. He lives forever in the house of his Father, hoping to draw all people to himself and make all things new. The book reminds us that, for Jesus, the four last things are just a prelude to the first things. He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He teaches us to put last things first and first things last.
“Father Dennis Billy, CSsR, provides a profound reflection on
the last things in this important book. Deeply rooted in Scripture
and the Catholic tradition, Father Billy sheds light not only on
the theology of the last things but also on the spiritual
implications of the mysteries that lie beyond our earthly
lives.”
—Robert Fastiggi, Professor of Systematic Theology, Sacred Heart
Major Seminary, Detroit, Michigan
“‘Putting last things first’ captures the essence of
Jesus and the Last Things: Death, Judgement, Heaven,
Hell. Father Dennis Billy offers a refreshing and creative
reflection on themes that are rooted in the Creed but somehow
largely ignored in contemporary spirituality. Avoiding the extremes
of fear and presumption, this book offers a balanced approach to
the last things that faithfully presents official church teaching
and that surely will have an effect on how we live in the present
moment.”
—Donna Orsuto, Professor, Pontifical Gregorian University
“As master spiritual director and theologian, Fr. Dennis Billy
guides us through a reality of utmost interest to believers: What
is the afterlife? In his gentle writing and piercing intellect he
brings us to the heart of the matter in promoting salvation as
relational and personal, involving both the mystery of our free
choice and God's own compelling and mysterious love who is the
Christ. Use this book in prayer and in adult faith formation
discussions . . . faith will increase!”
—James Keating, Institute for Priestly Formation, Creighton
University
- Title: Jesus and the Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell
- Author: Dennis J. Billy
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781532681707, 1532681704
- Resource ID: LLS:9781532681707
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-22T14:12:50Z