The Sophiology of Death (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781532699665)

What will be the final destiny of the human race at God's eschatological judgment? Will all be saved, or only a few? How does Christian eschatology impact Christian political action in the here and now? And what is the destiny of each individual facing the prospect of earthly death? In these essays, Russian Orthodox theologian Sergius Bulgakov (1871-1944) brings the resources of Scripture and tradition to bear on these vital questions, arguing for the magnificent final restoration of all creatures to union with God in a universal salvation worthy of the infinite scope of Christ's redemption. Bulgakov also provides insight into how Christians can strive to bring God's kingdom to earth in anticipation of the peace and justice of the heavenly Jerusalem. The reader will also find in these pages profound theological reflections on the nature of human death and Christ's accompaniment of all humans in their dying, based on Bulgakov's own near-death experience. Together, these essays shed new light on eschatology in all its facets: personal, political, and universal.

Author: Sergius Bulgakov
ISBN-10: 1532699662
ISBN-13: 9781532699665
Publisher: Cascade Books
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2021
Pages: 228
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d