Dying and the Virtues (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780802875488)

In this rich book Matthew Levering explores nine key virtues that we need to die (and live) well: love, hope, faith, penitence, gratitude, solidarity, humility, surrender, and courage.

Retrieving and engaging a variety of biblical, theological, historical, and medical resources, Levering journeys through the various stages and challenges of the dying process, beginning with the fear of annihilation and continuing through repentance and gratitude, suffering and hope, before arriving finally at the courage needed to say goodbye to one's familiar world.

Grounded in careful readings of Scripture, the theological tradition, and contemporary culture, Dying and the Virtues comprehensively and beautifully shows how these nine virtues effectively unite us with God, the One who alone can conquer death.

Author: Matthew Levering
ISBN-10: 0802875483
ISBN-13: 9780802875488
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 01/23/2018
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 1.30d