About the Author: John Cooper is the professor of philosophical theology at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids Michigan.Cooper introduces the topic of Biblical anthropology by stating that at the time of Jesus, there were three views on the nature and destiny of man in general. Firstly, the Sadducees held that death was final, and there was no afterlife at all. … [Read more...]
“all live to him!”
Jefferson Vann explains the meaning of the Phrase “all live to him!” in Luke 20:38.Luke 20:37-38 (JDV)“But that the dead are raised, even Moses revealed at the bush, when he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and God of Isaac and God of Jacob. Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, because all live to him!” Is everyone still alive? Is that what … [Read more...]
The Historical Development of the Immortal Soul
The origin and transmission of a thought or belief can be complicated to trace throughout history. Beliefs in the afterlife can take on many forms and mutations over time and are often contextually specific to a community or geographic area. What we can do, however, is look at how opposing groups have expressed their beliefs to differentiate themselves from others who have … [Read more...]
God’s mercy and the death-state
In "God’s mercy and the death-state" Jefferson Vann shows that death as it is presently experienced by all is a demonstration of the merciful nature of God.One of the truths the Bible reveals about God’s character is that he is merciful – compassionate, even to those who do not deserve mercy. In fact, the Old Testament often highlights God’s two attributes of grace and … [Read more...]
Aristotle – On the Soul | Book Review
About Aristotle Aristotle was a Greek philosopher who lived from 384-322 BCE. He is known as one of the greatest philosophers of antiquity along with his teacher Plato and Socrates. Aristotle lived in Athens where he established a career and wrote on a multitude of topics. His teacher Plato had established his own understanding of the soul and wrote about it in his book … [Read more...]