Surprised by hope : rethinking heaven, the resurrection, and the mission of the church

Surprised by hope : rethinking heaven, the resurrection, and the mission of the church

Offers a reinterpretation of biblical teaching on what happens after death, arguing that literal bodily resurrection is at the heart of Christianity and exploring the implications of this for the church's work in the world.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wright, N. T. (Nicholas Thomas)
Format: Book
Published: New York : HarperOne, [2008]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Future life > Christianity.
Eschatology.
Hope > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Future life.
Hope.

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