Rethinking Hope: Christian Eschatology Rediscovered

Contents: Foreword. 1. Introduction. 2. The Place of Eschatology in Christian Theology. 3. Eschatology and Biblical Hermeneutics. 4. What does the "End" mean? 5. Apocalyptic Writings: Daniel and Revelation. 6. The Kingdom of God. 7. The Day of the Lord and the Son of Man. 8. The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 9. Ascension and the Return of Jesus Christ. 10. Millenarianism, Messianism and Rapture. 11. Eternal Life. 12. New Heaven and New Earth. 13. Last Judgment. 14. Graceful Living, Ageing and Dying. 15. Church as a Community of Hope. Conclusion. Bibliography and End Notes.

This book integrates contemporary realities and issues in the area of Eschatology with Biblical and theological insights. The book also challenges the readers to do away with all escapist and other worldly notions and to be with God as concrete historical human beings with ultimate concerns. There is a freshness of approach and creativity in the book that comes from author’s ardent endeavour to combine academic insights and pastoral experiences.