Death in the Secular City: A Study of the Notion of Life after Death...

Death in the Secular City is a 1972 book that explores the concept of resurrection and immortality in the age of lunar exploration. It critically examines the views of various thinkers and addresses philosophical problems of time, biblical concepts, religious language, and the nature and status of man in light of recent scientific thinking. The book appeals to scholars of theology, philosophy, and ordinary readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Death in the Secular City, originally published in 1972, delves into profound and thought-provoking questions about the significance of resurrection and immortality in the age of lunar expeditions. Author Russell Aldwinckle challenges the reduction of immortality to a mere present-life experience, emphasizing the inadequacies of such a viewpoint through a synthetic but critical analysis of the views of notable thinkers such as J.A.T. Robinson, I.T. Ramsey, David Edwards, Paul Tillich, and Gordon Kaufman.

The book encompasses a wide range of topics that contribute to its central theme, including philosophical inquiries into the nature of time, the interpretation of biblical concepts and religious language, and the implications of recent scientific thinking for understanding the nature and status of man. This interdisciplinary approach makes Death in the Secular City an engaging and insightful read for scholars of theology, philosophy, and ordinary readers alike.

Through his lucid and forthright writing style, Aldwinckle invites readers to explore the complexities of these philosophical and theological questions, encouraging them to consider the broader implications of belief in resurrection and immortality in our modern world. The book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of these profound concepts and their role in shaping our understanding of the universe and our place within it.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032369181