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In the End-The Beginning: The Life of Hope

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I have read several of Moltmann's books and have found all of them to be inspirational, ones that should be read by any clergy or person interested in theology. This one is no exception. Moltmann again writes in an easy to understand style, one that is based on personal background and from the heart and mind. His viewpoints on making sense out of the happenings in today's world as part of God's plan, not necessarily man's, gives one hope and preparation for that new beginning. His writings have been the basis and support of many sermons I have written and will continue to help me understand our relationship, not only with the Trinity, but also with man. Moltmann is able to take historical perspective in relation to the writings in the Bible and other religious works and make it come alive. He is one of my most favorite theological writers and will continue to be in the forseeable future. A definite read for all serious students of religion.

Jūrgen Moltmann is a theologian who is bringing us a dynamic vision of the action of God in our present mankind as the resurrection of Christ opens a new way toward a new creation. This view is bringing together God, nature and mankind, individual and social aspects, earth and heaven. In his book: "In the end..the beginning", Moltmann brings us a look of hope in dark situations, individual or collective. It brings a solid biblical and theological view of life after death. It was for me the best help I found in a mourning situation. As the autobiography of Jürgen Moltmann is called "The broad place", what a good title for this unifying and "shalom"bringing life and work. These books are finding echoes in various countries, and so are analysed in the French christian interdenominational internet site: [...]
Jean Hassenforder

for readers just getting acquainted with moltmann; not for those already familiar with his work