And the Life of the World to Come: Reflections on the Biblical Notion of Heaven Educational Sets Features over 30 favorite litanies

Features over 30 favorite litanies

geographical or theological information pertinent to the readings - information that bridges the distance between the biblical world and our own

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there is a chapter containing a Scripture reflection

And the Life of the World to Come: Reflections on the Biblical Notion of Heaven Educational Sets Features over 30 favorite litaniesHow do worshippers understand the poetic line "and the life of the world to come" when they pray the creed? Are they thinking of a geographical destination? A celestial community they will ultimately join? A participation in the life of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Questions like these inspired John Craghan to mine the biblical texts for insight and answers about heaven. His exploration of the Christian understanding of the "afterlife"