The End of All Things Is at Hand

“If the end is nigh, why should we care about anything? Offering a broad overview of relevant topics and angles on growing sentiments of impending doom, Kärkkäinen argues that Christians—and all the people of good will—should go about planting their trees, both literally and metaphorically.”


—Olli-Pekka Vainio, University of Helsinki





“Dare we hope for new creation in the self-giving of the triune God? Kärkkäinen boldly proposes that we must dare to hope to experience the full meaning of life in the present. He then develops the particulars of his reflection in conversation with both science and Islam! This brilliant reflection shows us once again why Kärkkäinen is one of the leading theologians of our time.”


—Frank D. Macchia, Vanguard University





“In this thoughtful and comprehensive book, Kärkkäinen makes Christian eschatology come alive. In conversation with Islam and science, he brings together a concern for the life to come with our personal and communal responsibilities today. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to know what Christian eschatology might say about our shared human and cosmic destiny.”


—Lois Malcolm, Luther Seminary