Tag Archives: afterlife

Afterlife Possibilities: Is There Repentance Beyond Death?

Posted on 17 September 2019 by Fr Aidan Kimel

If the eschatological vision of Origen, St Gregory of Nyssa, and St Isaac of Nineveh is to be fulfilled, then it must be possible for those who die in a state of alienation from God to subsequently repent of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Sergius Bulgakov, Universalism and Eschatology | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

White Walkers, Toll-Houses, and the Hermeneutic of Pascha

Posted on 14 June 2017 by Fr Aidan Kimel

When I first heard about the aerial toll-houses, I dismissed them as the stuff of folklore, tales told by Old Nan to children when the winter days are short and the nights are long and cold. As terrifying as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Universalism and Eschatology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Afterlife Possibilities: Is There Repentance Beyond Death?

Posted on 16 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

If the eschatological vision of Origen, St Gregory of Nyssa, and St Isaac of Nineveh is to be fulfilled, then it must be possible for those who die in a state of alienation from God to subsequently repent of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Sergius Bulgakov, Universalism and Eschatology | Tagged , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Jerry Walls: The Purgatory of Ebenezer Scrooge

Posted on 24 August 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Let’s try a thought experiment: upon reading this sentence, you experience a massive heart attack and die (God forbid!); but because you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, you awaken into the dazzling presence of the Father, Son, and Holy … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Universalism and Eschatology | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Jerry Walls: Heaven and the New Jerusalem

Posted on 1 August 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“The Alpha who created us for happiness,” states Jerry Walls, “is the Omega who is the fountain of happiness. This is the foundational truth that holds out the delicious prospect that the human story is destined for a glorious end that … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Universalism and Eschatology | Tagged , , , , , | 17 Comments

Dumitru Staniloae: The Impersonality of Catholic Purgatory

Posted on 22 May 2014 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Dumitru Staniloae presents the traditional Orthodox vision of hell and eternal damnation so forthrightly that it takes one’s breath away. He remorselessly pursues the gift of freedom to its logical end. The Son of God welcomes all sinners in love … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumitru Staniloae, Universalism and Eschatology | Tagged , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Sergius Bulgakov: The Active Passivity of the Afterlife

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Fr Aidan Kimel

If the eschatological vision of St Isaac of Nineveh is to be fulfilled, then it must be possible for those who die outside of Christ Jesus to subsequently repent of their sins and turn to God in faith. I invite … Continue reading →

Posted in Sergius Bulgakov, Universalism and Eschatology | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 39 Comments