A. The horizon. Death as entry into light? -- The hereafter--wishful thinking? -- Models of belief in eternity in the religions -- B. Hope -- Resurrection of the dead? -- Difficulties with the resurrection of Jesus -- Between heaven and hell -- C. The consequences -- Dying with human dignity -- Heaven on earth? -- End of the world and kingdom of God -- Epilogue : Assent to eternal life
Notes
"Based on a nine-day course of lectures at Tübingen"--Preface