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The Early Church and the Afterlife

Post-death existence in Athenagoras, Tertullian, Origen and the Letter to Rheginos

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David Rankin

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Pages: 140 pages
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Exploring post-death existence, this book examines the perspectives of early Church Fathers like Athenagoras, Tertullian, and Origen, along with the Letter to Rheginos. It delves into how these early interpretations align with biblical texts and modern theological reflections, highlighting the evolution of thought surrounding the afterlife. Through comparative analysis, it sheds light on the theological implications and differing views on life after death from ancient to contemporary contexts.

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Title: The Early Church and the Afterlife
Subtitle: Post-death existence in Athenagoras, Tertullian, Origen and the Letter to Rheginos
Language: English
Authors: David Rankin
Publisher: Routledge
Released: 2019
Format: Paperback
Pages: 140
ISBN13: 9780367889371
Tags: History, Esotericism & Religion
Description: Exploring post-death existence, this book examines the perspectives of early Church Fathers like Athenagoras, Tertullian, and Origen, along with the Letter to Rheginos. It delves into how these early interpretations align with biblical texts and modern theological reflections, highlighting the evolution of thought surrounding the afterlife. Through comparative analysis, it sheds light on the theological implications and differing views on life after death from ancient to contemporary contexts.