Four last things

We often think of death as the end, although it is in fact the beginning of eternal life. Death, judgement, heaven and hell – often referred to as the "four last things" – instil awe and fear in us, yet many saints testify that contemplating these great mysteries brings profound spiritual benefits. Perhaps none of them, however, penetrated the four last things more deeply than the greatest theologian in history – Saint Thomas Aquinas. In the pages of this book, author Kevin Vost accessibly guides us through the core teachings and thoughts of the Angelic Doctor on the last things and the wondrous experiences that await us in heaven.

The book also answers the following questions:

Do our souls go straight to heaven or hell after death? Can souls ever leave heaven or hell? Do children who die without baptism face eternal punishment? Where does Scripture speak of purgatory? Why should we pray for the dead and to the saints? Can we predict the time of the final judgement? Will sinners be "left behind" on Earth? What age will our bodies appear to be after the resurrection? Will the damned and demons one day be released from hell?

Do not fear long, cumbersome theological treatises – short summaries in simple, easy-to-understand language promptly answer our pressing questions. Let us invite the Angelic Doctor to guide us on a heavenly tour of the four most important things of all – the four last things.