Author:
Middleton, J. Richard, 1955-
Imprint:Grand Rapids : Baker Academic, 2014.
Description332 pages ; 23 cm
Note:Part 1: From creation to eschaton. Why are we here? Being human as sacred calling ; The plot of the biblical story -- Part 2: Holistic salvation in the Old Testament. The exodus as paradigm of salvation ; Earthly flourishing in law, wisdom, and prophecy ; The coming of God in judgment and salvation -- Part 3: The New Testament's vision of cosmic renewal. Resurrection and the restoration of rule ; The redemption of all things -- Part 4: Problem texts for holistic eschatology. Cosmic destruction at Christ's return? ; The role of heaven in biblical eschatology -- Part 5: The ethics of the kingdom. The good news at Nazareth ; The challenge of the kingdom -- Appendix. What ever happened to the new earth?
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
