The Land of the Living

Land of the Living 978-0-89942-174-2
This book raises fascinating possibilities of an afterlife for the world we know, and not merely for our own bodies and souls. Father O'Connor raises remarkable insights for our consideration and discussion. He is eminently knowledgeable in Sacred scripture, theology, philosophy and literature. This work is hypnotic and captivating, challenging and revealing.
Christian hope after dying is rooted in the belief in eternal life with God. For Christians, death is not the end but the gateway to a new and perfected existence in God's presence. This hope is founded on Jesus Christ's resurrection, which assures believers that they, too, will share in His victory over death.
The promise of eternal life is central to Christian faith. Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live" (John 11:25). This assurance gives Christians confidence that their earthly suffering and trials are temporary, leading to the joy of being united with God.
Among the features of this book are:

• Sturdy flexible softcover
• Size 5.5 × 8.5 inches
• High-quality paper
• Conveniently sized to accommodate nightstand or purse
• Nihil Obstat

1. Eschatology, 16
2. Hope, 24
3. Mediterranean Realism, 31
4. The Meaning of Eschatological Statements, 32
5. Principles for a Proper Understanding of Church Teaching, 37
6. The Danger of Rash Speculation, 47
7. The Land of the Living, 50
8. Various Solutions to the Questions Raised by Death, 56
9. The Bible on Death, 60
10. The Theory of the Final Option, 70
11. The Second Death, 73
12. Death in Christ, 83
13. III. My Flesh Will Rest in Hope .
14. The Immortality of the Soul, 100
15. The Particular Judgment, 104
16. The Interim State, 108
17. The Soul Without the Body, 114
18. The Nature of Happiness in the "Interim State," 116
19. The Future of Time, 121
20. Redeeming the Time, 126
21. The Final Battle and the Coming of the Lord, 133
22. The Role of the Saints in the Judgment, 145
23. The Resurrection of the Flesh, 146
24. The Church Fathers on the Resurrection, 151
25. Redemption of the Universe: the new earth, 162
26. The Greater and Lesser Lights, 182
27. On the Earth's Embellishment, 184
28. The Good Things of the Lord, 186
29. Ecology, 194
30. V. The Saints Who Are in the Land Augustine's Principle of Beauty, 201
31. Nature of the Risen Body, 203
32. The Knowledge of the Saints, 218
33. Memory, 226
34. The Glorious Freedom of the Children of God, 228
35. The Activities of the Saints, 236
36. Work Without Labor, 239
37. VI. The City of Compact Unity Jerusalem and Babylon, 247
38. The Church and Israel, 256
39. The Future of Our Works, 257
40. The Society of Friends, 261
41. The Order of Charity, 268
42. Conversation, 270
43. The Angels and the Saints, 272
44. The Mother of All the Living, 273
45. St. Joseph, 282
46. The Heavenly Banquet, 285
47. VII. To Gaze on the Beauty of the Lord The Apocalyptic Promises, 292
48. The Hidden Face, 300
49. Companionship with Jesus, 307
50. VII. To Gaze on the Beauty of the Lord The Apocalyptic Promises, 292
51. The Hidden Face, 300
52. Companionship with Jesus, 307
53. Conversation with Jesus, 309
54. Coheirs with Christ, 310
55. Satisfaction of Desires, 312
56. The Spirit, 315
57. Beyond the Face of Jesus: The Father, 317
58. The Father's Love in Predestination, 320
59. The Beatific Vision, 323
60. The Trinity, 332