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Eternal life and human happiness in heaven : philosophical problems, Thomistic solutions /

Considers four apparent problems of eternal life, is heaven a mystical or social reality, is it other-worldly or this-worldly, is it static or dynamic, is it boring and shows how the teachings of Thomas Aquinas support more satisfying solutions than many contemporary philosophical and theological ap...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brown, Christopher M. (Christopher Mark) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : Catholic University of America Press, [2021].
Subjects:
Thomas, > Aquinas, Saint, > 1225?-1274.
Catholic Church > Doctrines.
Future life > Christianity.
Happiness > Religious aspects > Catholic Church.
Philosophy, Medieval.
Philosophical theology.
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Summary:Considers four apparent problems of eternal life, is heaven a mystical or social reality, is it other-worldly or this-worldly, is it static or dynamic, is it boring and shows how the teachings of Thomas Aquinas support more satisfying solutions than many contemporary philosophical and theological approaches.
Physical Description:xiii, 487 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 449-460) and indexes.
ISBN:9780813234144
081323414X