The Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven [Paperback]

Regis Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1998 | ISBN-10: 0898706629 | ISBN-13: 978-0898706628

Drawing on the rich patrimony of the Church's wisdom, Martin gives an in-depth study of the four last things we all will face at life's end. He offers a fresh compendium of the thought of saints and sages as diverse as Aquinas, Augustine, Dante, and more.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Pr (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898706629
• ISBN-13: 978-0898706628
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,386,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life, April 9, 2000

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Michael Langley (Steubenville, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven (Paperback)

Far from a morbid preoccupation with death, this book offers fascinating insight into life. Filled with wit, humor and most importantly scholarship, Dr Martin through his book, has provided me with a new understanding of The Four Last Things.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased, June 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven (Paperback)

I have read alot of catholic books in the past 3-4 yrs, and Mr. Martin's book is the most inspirational one I've read in a while. Besides much research (I personally enjoy the footnote information), I was very moved by the last 2 chapters; Hell, followed by heaven.

There is one point in the chapter on Judgement that went on a bit longer than I found needful, utilizing a story from another writer, O'Connor. I may've missed his point there, but got bored with that part and skipped over it!

I was glad the chapter on hell was placed before that of Heaven. I recommend this book to anyone who has lost the focus of their hearts on God, and our "home" with Him, (or without!)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars: Very good review, but difficult to read..., April 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, Heaven (Paperback)

Regis Martin covers an incredibly important subject very well. There are many quotes from famous and not-so-famous people intermixed with his own observations. Always orthodox Catholic viewpoints. However, his writing is somewhat convoluted and not very straightforward. This characteristic and the heavy use of footnotes makes the book difficult to read. Excellent choice for research but not necessarily for those looking for a quick review of the subject.