101 Questions and Answers on the Four Last Things

101 Questions and Answers on the Four Last Things PDF

Author: Joseph T. Kelley

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780809143757

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Joseph Kelley has written a short, accessible, thorough introduction to, and overview of, Christian teaching on death, judgment, hell and heaven, called in theology the "four last things." Presented in the popular 101 Questions format, this book shows how these four topics, also referred to as "Christian eschatology," have their ancient roots in the sacred books of the Hebrew Scriptures, especially in the later writings known as apocalyptic literature. The New Testament receives and builds upon Jewish thought and piety, finding in Jesus Christ a new revelation about the meaning of death, the nature of judgment, and God's desire that all be saved and united through Christ in heaven. Kelley clearly presents the major theological ideas about the four last things that have emerged in Christian history, as well as the sacramental and pastoral practices surrounding death. Questions range from the simple What makes a cemetery Catholic? to Does the Church believe in reincarnation? to What do other religions say about judgment? and What does it mean to say that Jesus sits at God's right hand in heaven? This one-step guide to Catholic teaching on death, judgment, heaven, and hell is a one-of-a-kind book and will make informative, fascinating reading for high school, college, and graduate courses in theology, religion, psychology, social work, counseling, and ministry, especially death and dying courses. Also, adult education and parish study groups on death and dying as well as Christian support groups for bereavement. +

101 Questions & Answers on Prayer

101 Questions & Answers on Prayer PDF

Author: Joseph T. Kelley

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780809145614

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"People have prayed since the beginnings of human culture. But what exactly is prayer? 101 Questions and Answers on Prayer introduces readers to the nature and experience of prayer. Using the ancient understanding of prayer as lifting heart and mind to God, the author answers questions about prayer and the difficulties people may encounter in praying." "101 Questions and Answers on Prayer offers clear and practical answers to these questions and many, many more, providing an excellent introduction to the theology and practice of prayer for all seekers, whatever their age or their level of spiritual development."--BOOK JACKET.

101 Questions and Answers on Saints

101 Questions and Answers on Saints PDF

Author: George P. Evans

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780809144426

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An informational and entertaining text, this work offers readers a deeper sense of why the saints and the honoring of them has been influential in the lives of Catholics and others who strive to follow Jesus Christ and experience his love. (Catholic)

101 Questions and Answers on the Eucharist

101 Questions and Answers on the Eucharist PDF

Author: Giles Dimock

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780809143658

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In this book Giles Dimock answers some the most commonly asked questions about the Eucharist that have been posed to him in his preaching and teaching. He starts off with questions on the Jewish background of Eucharist and then examines the Last Supper and its theology in the light of the Paschal Mystery. Some of the other questions deal with transubstantiation, sacrifice, Real Presence, communion, and intercommunion. Fr. Dimock's answers are both practical and ecumenical. The questions range from the straightforward "Why is the Eucharist called Holy Communion," "What is Forty Hours," to the more involved "What is said about the Eucharist in the Code of Canon Law?" Father Dimock places the teaching of the Church on the Eucharist in conciliar and papal documentation. Here is a book, appropriately appearing at the culmination of the Year of the Eucharist, that will satisfy the spiritual as well as theological curiosity of college students and seminarians studying the Eucharist, as well as probing, informed lay people. +

I Saw the World End

I Saw the World End PDF

Author: William C. Nicholas, Jr.

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1616433590

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A study guide for the average reader on the apocalyptic literature in Scripture, focusing particularly on the books of Daniel and Revelation.