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Heaven: The Logic of Eternal Joy

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In a patient yet focused manner, Jerry Walls compares the naturalistic worldview with the Christian concept of heaven. Proffering an alternative to the void which is nihilism, Walls deploys a gentle logic which ultimately sides with the definitive goodness of God and eternal bliss. Of course, one must believe in God before one can contemplate heaven and, so, this book has little utility for the materialist. For the faithful, however, this is a deeply intriguing book which reasons effectively, if controversially, in favor of purgatory and the universal opportunity for salvation.

Heaven: The Logic of Eternal Joy assuages many contradictions and conundrums that might concern the reflective believer such as the retention of personal identity and the problem of evil. It is life-affirming and inspiring and an excellent philosophical resource for those interested in the challenges of Christian apologetics and eschatology. 5 stars.

I've now read 3 Jerry Walls books and they have all been great. One of the things that strikes me about Walls is his non-dogmatic approach to his theology and philosophy. This is evident in this book. Not only is this responsible speculation of what heaven may look like, it is a solid defense of the logic of heaven in the face of so much modern skepticism on the topic. I really enjoyed his "purgatory for almost everyone" as it would certainly resolve much of the tension created when consideration is not given to some type of post-mortem purification. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is at times Walls seems to drift off topic making it difficult to follow. This is a very intense book and I had to read some sections multiple times to grasp the meaning. You will definitely enjoy this book as it combines philosophy with theology and covers a wide range of views on the topic, both ancient and modern.

This is some of Walls best if not his best writing. His thoughts are well formed and orthodox and his language is precise and accurate. Furthermore, he argues for a God of Love who is trying to entice as many people as possible into heaven and who gives everyone their fair chance to be exposed to the Gospel. Some may find his view of almost-purgatory a bit offensive, but under careful consideration it makes a lot of sense. Thank you Jerry.

At Last, I finally found a book on heaven with realistic, objective, and fair perspectives. This is not only inspiring but more than that: It recovered my vision of heaven. This book is a THROUGH and fair study of heaven. I feel like I can finally rest from the confusion about heaven but rest in the real Heaven (eternal joy). My sincere admiration resides in the fact that someone wrote such a book to capture the reality and the power of the Eternity!