Does the Bible really lead us to expect a future life in a vague, ethereal realm called 'heaven', while this earth heads for the cosmic incinerator? Many people are asking questions and searching for answers about heaven and eternal life. This is an excellent, thought-provoking book which gives a trustworthy summary of the Bible's teachings on spirits, clutching harps and singing the Hallelujah Chorus! With biblical foundations and visions of life on the new earth, readers are asked to consider what it may really be like. The final chapter explores the contemporary implications.

David Lawrence is an experienced writer of books and resources for young people and the pastor of a church near Bristol. Myrtle is a teacher with experience of working in church with 11-14s.