John E. Thiel is the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Professor of Catholic Studies, Emeritus, Fairfield University. He is the author of seven books, including the award-winning Icons of Hope: The "Last Things" in Catholic Imagination (University of Notre Dame Press, 2013).
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Acknowledgments 1. Eschatology, Time, and the Continuity of Grace 2. The Virtues in Time: An Eschatological Anthropology 3. Toward a Theology of Events in Time 4. Tragic Time in an Eschatological Aesthetic 5. The Aesthetics of Tradition and the Styles of Theology 6. Forever and a Day: Resurrected Time in a Heavenly Imaginary Notes Index
"This is a fresh theology of the 'last things.' Making a persuasive case for a 'thick' eschatology, Thiel writes gracefully as he weaves together strands from a number of complex theological topics into an essay that moves both smoothly and lightly. The book is quite accessible and a pleasure to read!" -David H. Kelsey, author of Eccentric Existence "Brilliant! This work continues Thiel's development of a theology of eschatology, which he began in Icons of Hope, a major contribution to the field. In that book and this, he fully yet succinctly engages the tradition to shape a compelling and quite original view of 'last things' and how such a view can and should shape our views of time and being in time." -Julia A. Lamm, author of Schleiermacher's Plato "Those looking for a poetic approach to religion will find much by which to be edified. Thiel's treatment of hope and waiting are valuable." -America Magazine "As befits an exercise in theological aesthetics, Now and Forever is elegantly argued and those whose theology lives in symbiosis with a preaching and pastoral ministry will find many well-turned phrases with which to inform their practice."-The Heythrop Journal "As its title indicates, John E. Thiel's Now and Forever: A Theological Aesthetics of Time will be found most relevant by scholars who have closely followed the recent surge of interest in two theological topics: the relevance of aesthetics for the study of religion and the place of temporality in philosophical theology." -Journal of Religion