The Coming of God: Christian Eschatology

This is one of the Greatest and most profound works that I have ever read. The author unearths the deepest meaning of Holy Scripture and Reveals the most Awesome, Spiritual Truths that are to be found in the Bible. Jurgen Moltmann's books have answered philosphical, Theological and Metaphysical questions that I have wondered about for over 40 years. This is a book to be Cherished.

This was a really great read that I would suggest to anyone. However, the actual book itself smelled like fish and was bent on the back bottom corner. Come on Amazon! You can do better then this.

Although I haven't finished reading yet, so far I find the book itself excellent. However, it is not formatted well for Kindle. There are no links to the many endnotes, which makes it very awkward to discover the sources from which Moltmann is quoting.

I don't have the depth or scope of knowledge to give an in depth review of Jurgen Moltmann's work in this or any of his other writings. However, you will find his thinking to be both insightful and stimulating if you take the time to engage him. In The Coming of God, Moltmann unpacks the history of Christian and Jewish eschatology and the incredible impact these two systems of thought have had on western modernity - the philosophical system that shapes what we in the west think and how we view the world, our place in it and our political, economic and cultural structures. However, his purpose in The Coming of God is not to simply trace the history and influence of Christian and Jewish eschatology in the west, but to critique and present his thinking on just what it means to think of the coming of God to creation. Moltmann is someone you should read.

This book by Moltmann forces the reader to engage with vital questions relating to eschatology (end-times). Moltmann's scripturally founded theology ought to call all christians to at least examine and consider the important ideas and concepts he makes in this book. I think this book is essential for framing a Christian eschatology and I personally found its examination of the question of universalism compelling and well-argued.

It is great to find a mainstream Christian theologian who is not afraid to revisit the topic of eschatology. His discussion includes many aspects of the "end times" and "belief in the world to come" which have been entertained throughout the centuries, but in modern times have been ignored. All of this with solid biblical support.

Book arrived in timely fashion and was in good shape, as described. Thanks.

Outstanding material; but definitely not written for the average lay person. Has heavy theological and philosophical concepts and terminology. But Moltmann does an excellent job tying the meaning and significance of eschatology and the creation of a new heaven and a new earth into the realities of present-day living.