After We Die

This accessible, elegant, and intellectually honest argument for classical Christian eschatology is chock-full of carefully reasoned arguments on behalf of contested Christian beliefs. It is Christian apologetics at its kindest.

~Ellen T. Charry, Margaret W. Harmon Professor of Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary

In After We Die, Stephen Davis gathers a deep learning in philosophy and religion to present a wonderfully clear, articulate, and honest presentation of Christian thought for today. Anyone with an open mind and a curious spirit will learn from and enjoy this fine volume.

~Alan G. Padgett, Professor of Systematic Theology and Coordinator for Methodist Studies, Luther Seminary (St. Paul)

Stephen T. Davis explores a number of related questions about death and what happens after death, and argues that an array of traditional Christian views about these matters are both philosophically and theologically defensible. Written in a clear, no-nonsense style, Davis gives fair consideration to alternative views, and helps readers see what is at stake in relation to issues that are genuinely ‘existential.’ This is an important book that will not only be valuable to academic readers, but to anyone pondering these great questions.

~C. Stephen Evans, University Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Baylor University

After We Die demonstrates that even the most minimal attempt to explain resurrection runs into logical snares and theological conundrums. Davis is scrupulous about noting difficulties and ingenious in offering possible solutions. I heartily commend his efforts to any preacher or teacher called upon to explain resurrection.

~Dennis O’Brien, The Christian Century

Davis’s After We Die is extremely well written, up-to-date, and full of interesting arguments, dealt with in a systematic way.

~Benedikt Paul Göcke, Reading Religion

A very effective and well-argued personal vision of.the afterlife

~Lloyd Strickland, International Journal for Philosophy of Religion