Promised End: Eschatology in Theology and Literature (Challenges …
eschatology in theology and literature
Paul S. Fiddes
299 pages | ~8 hrs
Promised End: Eschatology in Theology and Literature (Challenges in Contemporary Theology), The
eschatology in theology and literature
By Paul S. Fiddes
In this thoughtful exploration of endings and eternal meaning, theologian Paul S. Fiddes bridges the worlds of Christian doctrine and literary imagination to address one of humanity's most profound questions: how do we understand our ultimate destiny?
Drawing from the rich tradition of Christian eschatology, Fiddes examines core themes including death, resurrection, human purpose, and the nature of eternity itself. Rather than offering simple answers, he engages in meaningful dialogue with major contemporary theologians like Jürgen Moltmann and Wolfhart Pannenberg, while critically examining how modern theological thought approaches the "last things."
What makes this work particularly compelling is its literary dimension. Fiddes turns to the creative insights of renowned writers including Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and others, finding in their novels, plays, and poetry profound reflections on endings and meaning. He also engages with critical theorists such as Jacques Derrida and Paul Ricoeur, exploring how postmodern thought emphasizes the "open" nature of conclusions.
Through this interdisciplinary approach, Fiddes suggests that Christian eschatology offers something unique: a coherent sense of ending that balances both openness and closure. This perspective, he argues, not only provides hope for ultimate fulfillment but also empowers us to create meaningful endings in our present lives. The result is a vision of eternal wholeness within divine relationship that honors both mystery and hope.
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Details
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishers
- ISBN-10
- 0631220844
- Pages
- 299
- Language
- EN
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