Is This All There Is?: On Resurrection and Eternal Life, Paperback

Its focus on resurrection and eternal life gives readers a clear path into Christian reflection on what follows death. Gerhard Lohfink considers biblical views alongside contemporary ideas about death. Choose this focused theological study for a sustained exploration of the subject, a broad survey may better suit readers looking for a wider introduction to many areas of theology.

Getting the most from it

Read with a particular question in mind—such as how Christian thought understands death or what resurrection means—and use the book to explore the connected ideas of death, resurrection, and eternal life. The biblical perspective gives the discussion a defined theological center, while attention to contemporary ideas about death connects the subject with questions readers encounter today. That makes the book relevant for personal study as well as for readers interested in Christian theology and the afterlife.

Why it makes sense

Rather than presenting itself as a general guide to every Christian belief, this book concentrates on a specific and enduring question: whether death is the end. The focused subject can help readers spend time with the relationship between biblical teaching, resurrection, and eternal life. Customers describe the book as informative and appreciate its treatment of the basics of afterlife beliefs, some also highlight its historical and cultural context and its theological examination. These perspectives point to a book that can support thoughtful reading, whether you are exploring the subject independently or adding a focused title to a theology collection.

Worth noting

Published by Liturgical Press, the paperback was published January 14, 2020. Gerhard Lohfink is the author, and Linda M. Maloney is the translator. The book measures 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches and weighs 1.1 pounds, details that may help when planning shelf space or choosing a format for a personal library. Its subject also makes it a natural companion to reading or discussion about Christian beliefs concerning death and the afterlife.

Questions before you buy

What does the book explore? It examines death, resurrection, and eternal life, including the biblical view of these themes and contemporary ideas about death.

Who wrote and translated it? Gerhard Lohfink is the author, and Linda M. Maloney translated the book.

What format is this edition? It is a paperback edition published by Liturgical Press.

When it makes sense

Choose this title if you want a dedicated theological discussion of resurrection and eternal life rather than a broad overview of unrelated topics. Its combination of biblical perspectives and engagement with contemporary ideas makes it suited to readers exploring Christian understandings of death, as well as anyone building a collection centered on theology and the afterlife.