As Stephen Pardue writes in the introduction, “In too many arrangements of systematic theology, eschatology functions much like an appendix, awkwardly affixed to the core of Christian teaching like an unnecessary limb.” This short series of essays published by Langham seek to address two shortcomings. First, they draw attention to the importance of a robust interaction with apocalyptic literature and eschatological thought in the life of believers and local churches. Secondly, it is not written in an echo chamber but with voices taken from across the Majority World church.

Personally, I found the chapter by Stephen Long on “Eschatology, Apocalyptic, Ethics and Political Theology” and that of Aldrin Peñamora looking at “Asia and God’s Cruciform Eschatological Reign” to be the most helpful contributions. Each of these essays seek to highlight the importance relationship between our eschatology and our engagement, or lack of, in the public sphere for the glory of God. Students and theological educators will find this book helpful, as will pastors who are seeking to engage in the public square or prepare sermons on the book of Revelation.

This book is available to purchase from Langham Publishing.

Martin Paterson, Cumbernauld Free Church & OMF International