The Hope of a World to Come

'The Hope of a World to Come : Underlying Judaism and Christianity' explores the profound theological and philosophical foundations of eschatology within the Western religious tradition. Edwyn Robert Bevan examines the evolution of the concept of a future world, tracing its roots from early Jewish thought through its transformation and integration into Christian doctrine. The work delves into the psychological and spiritual motivations behind the human longing for a life beyond the present, analyzing how these beliefs shaped the moral and social frameworks of both faiths. By comparing the varying perspectives on the afterlife, the resurrection, and the kingdom of God, Bevan provides a rigorous intellectual history of one of humanity’s most enduring hopes. This study remains a significant contribution to the field of comparative religion, offering insights into the shared heritage of Judaism and Christianity. It addresses the fundamental questions of existence and the divine promise, making it an essential resource for students of theology, history, and philosophy interested in the conceptual development of the 'world to come.'This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.