Surprised by Suffering. The Role of Pain and Death in the Christian Life.

CONTENTS:
Preface.
PART ONE: Unto Death
Chapter One: Suffering, Perplexity, and Despair.
Chapter Two: Walking the Via Dolorosa.
Chapter Three: A Case Study in Suffering.
Chapter Four: Purpose in Suffering.
Chapter Five: The Final Calling.
Chapter Six: Dying in Faith.

PART TWO: After Death
Chapter Seven: Speculations on Life after Death.
Chapter Eight: Jesus and the Afterlife.
Chapter Nine: To Die is Gain.
Chapter Ten: A Vision of Things to Come.

CONCLUSION.

Appendix: Questions and Answers.

Index of Scripture.
Index of Subjects and Names.