Chapter 8

 

Suggestions for Further Reading

 

The God of Hope and the End of the World (2002) by John Polkinghorne
Polkinghorne, who is a scientist, a theologian, and an Anglican priest, explains the nature of Christian hope and his vision of the future.

 

If Grace is True (2003) by Philip Gulley and James Mulholland
Two minsters argue that God will eventually save everyone.

 

The Great Divorce (2001) by C. S. Lewis
This is C. S. Lewis’s fictional account of life after death, dealing with his views of both heaven and purgatory.

 

Heaven: A History (2001) by Colleen McDannell and Bernhard Lang
Just like the title says, this is a history of what people have believed about heaven.

 

A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. (1990)
This collection of Dr. King’s writings is still a powerful witness to his faith in both God and the future.

 

No Other Name: An Investigation into the Destiny of the Unevangelized (1992) by John Sanders
What will happen to people who are not Christians when they die?

 

Vital Christianity (2005) by David Weaver-Zercher and William H. Willimon
Explores ways in which spirituality and justice come together.