The The Sophiology Of Death Av Sergius Bulgakov

What will be the final destiny of humanity? At God''s final judgement, willall be saved, or only a few? How does Christian eschatology affect Christianpolitical action in the here and now? And what is the destiny of eachindividual facing the prospect of earthly death? In these essays, Sergius Bulgakov brings the resources of scripture andtradition to bear on these vital questions, arguing for the magnificent finalrestoration of all creatures to union with God in a universal salvation worthyof the infinite scope of Christ''s redemption. Combining practical theology withdoctrinal questions, Bulgakov provides on the one hand insight into howChristians can strive to bring God''s kingdom to earth in anticipation of thepeace and justice of the heavenly Jerusalem. On the other, he offers profound theological reflections on thenature of human death and Christ''s accompaniment of all humans in their dying,based on his own near-death experience. Although originating firmly within theRussian Orthodox tradition, Bulgakov''s sensitive and incisive writing will shednew light for all on eschatology in all its facets: personal, political, anduniversal.