Publisher's Synopsis
The Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life is a book written by Charles R. H. Biggs. It is a comprehensive study of the concept of life after death, exploring its origins, development, and significance in various cultures and religions throughout history. The book examines the historical, philosophical, and theological aspects of the belief in a future life, including its relationship to ideas about the soul, the nature of God, and the meaning of human existence. Biggs offers a critical analysis of different interpretations of the doctrine of a future life, highlighting the challenges and contradictions inherent in such beliefs. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, philosophy, and history, as well as anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human experience.1899. In Israel, in Judaism and in Christianity; or Hebrew, Jewish and Christian eschatology from pre-prophetic times till the close of the New Testament canon being the Jowett lectures for 1898-99. In this work, the author has abandoned the beaten path in dealing with eschatology of both the Old and New Testaments. Such is in part because of the method pursued, as it became clear to the author that to apprehend the evidence of a passage dealing with the religious hopes of Israel, it was necessary to study it in its textual and historical context. Includes an elaborate index to make the book easy to consult.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
