The Problem of Consolation (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Bender, H. R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333777353 ISBN 13 : 9781333777357

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the meaning of immortality through a historical Christian lens, this work reveals how early believers found consolation in faith.

This edition examines how ancient tombs, inscriptions, and art reflect a shift from death to life in Christ. By surveying catacombs, Latin and Greek memorials, and early Christian imagery, it shows how the idea of immortality shaped belief and endurance in the Ante-Nicene Church. The book also weaves together historical detail with theological reflection, tracing how spiritual hope informed daily life, worship, and community.

- Learn how early Christians expressed hope in eternal life through symbols like the Good Shepherd, the vine, and the dove.
- See how pagan and Christian tombs contrasted in message and meaning, and what that revealed about faith and consolation.
- Understand how the history of persecution, underground burial places, and later church renewal shaped Christian teaching on immortality.
- Discover how these ancient voices illuminate the book’s broader themes of suffering, faith, and spiritual life.

Ideal for readers of religious history, Christian theology, and anyone exploring how belief in eternal life has sustained faith across centuries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333777353
• ISBN 13: 9781333777357
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 164
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