The Last Things

Anthony Thiselton is an experienced theologian who has taught at the universities of Durham, Nottingham, Bristol and Sheffield. Thiselton’s works focus mainly on Hermeneutics and the letters of Paul to the early Church.

The Last Things examines questions like: What did Jesus and the early Christians believe about death, resurrection, heaven and hell, human destiny and God’s ultimate purpose for creation? And what are the implications for Christian doctrine today?

Frankly, I believe that God’s plan for us as humans (and indeed the world) has remained ambiguous because of the divisive opinions that surround it. Discussion among theologians have led to the subscription to labels such as ‘Universalism’ or ‘Calvinism’ and the widespread impression that Heaven is a place where we go to sit in the clouds surrounded by light and music.

Works such as this one encourage thought that will challenge perceptions and attempt to interpret the true meaning of Scripture to clear up confusion. The result: knowledge that leads to a great sense of purpose and direction in our Christian lives.