The Last Word and the Word After That

In the final volume of the 'New Kind of Christian Trilogy', Pastor Dan Poole and his friends face and survive their questions, doubts and dark nights of the soul. They begin to imagine a new vision of God - and a new way of life that is more truly biblical and faithful, more inspiring and challenging, more intellectually satisfying and emotionally healing than conventional religious life.

In this third installment of their adventures, Dan and his widening circle of friends grapple with conventional Christian teachings about hell and judgment and what they mean for our relationship with God and each other. Is there an alternative to the usual polar views of a just God short on mercy or a merciful God short on justice? Could our conflicted views of hell be symptoms of a deeper set of problems – misunderstandings about what God’s justice and mercy are about, misconceptions about God’s purpose in creating the world, deep misgivings about what kind of character God is and what the Christian gospel is for?

Those seeking authentic ways to hold and practice Christian faith will find hope and insight in this intense and human fictional tale.