Publisher's Synopsis
Astonishing Hope underlines just how astonishing the Christian hope is. A hope that permeates every aspect of life, dispelling all fear of death. In the light of cutting-edge physics, it accessibly and faithfully explains the Bible, what God has done for us, and what still lies ahead... where death meets eternity. In an age wracked by the ravages of the Covid pandemic it is 'a must read.'
Christians believe in the resurrection of the body. Jesus led the way, our 'first fruits' and we will join Him soon.Our hope is more wonderful than you ever imagined and closer than you ever thought.
"If Death is a taboo subject in the world, it sometimes seems that Heaven is taboo within the Church; Roger takes us to look again at the reality of Heaven. I think the taboo is there, I think the astonishing hope is real and Roger brings that hope into the full light of day. He wants to increase our anticipation and address some misconceptions. You may not agree with all his answers, but he will certainly help you to "walk about Zion" (Psalm 48:12) and "tell the next generation that this God is our God for ever and ever" (48:13,14); his relation of scripture with contemporary science I believe will be of particular help in deepening faith and strengthening hope."
Bishop Keith Sinclair
Director of the Church of England Evangelical Council.
"Given the importance of the subject, it is striking how little Christians think about what happens when we die. Here is an engaging and fresh introduction to this question, which challenges many common understandings in the light of a rigorous look at the Bible's teaching. Whether or not your mind is changed, I guarantee this book will both make you think and also strengthen you in the glorious hope we have in Christ".
Vaughan Roberts
Popular Christian author and Director of The Proclamation Trust
Roger Wiles was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in South Africa, living in Cape Town and Johannesburg. He became a Christian in 1976 while completing a degree at the University of the Witwatersrand. This was followed by theological studies at St Paul's Grahamstown and ordination into full-time ministry in 1982.
