Approaching the End: A Theological Exploration of Death and Dying

David Albert Jones considers two basic questions: how can we live well in the face of death? and when, if ever, is it legitimate deliberately to bring human life to an end? He focuses upon the distinct theological approaches to death shown by four outstanding Christian thinkers: Ambrose of Milan, Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, and Karl Rahner. Jones's aim is not primarily to make a contribution to the history of theology, but rather, through engagement with the thought of theologians of the past, to reflect on some of the practical and existential issues that the approach of death presents for all of us.


Author: David Albert Jones
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/01/2007
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 8.71h x 5.85w x 0.81d
ISBN: 9780199287154

About the Author

David Albert Jones is Academic Director, St Mary's College Twickenham.

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