The Doctrine of the Last Things - Paperback

by W. O. E. Oesterley (Author)

In this work, Oesterley presents an outline of the antecedents of the Christian doctrine of last things. He also endeavors to distinguish the fundamental differences between the Gospel teaching and its precursors.

Author Biography

W. O. E. Oesterley (1866-1950) was awarded an honorary lectureship at King's College in 1923. In 1927, he was named Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Exegesis at King's until his retirement in 1936. Oesterley was a prolific author, especially in the history of religions and post-biblical Judaism.