Jaws of Death: Gate of Heaven

By Dietrich von Hildebrand

Book Overview

Unlike most recent books about death, Jaws of Death: Gate of Heaven faithfully presents both faces of death-its grim horror and its potential for infinite light and joy.
Dietrich von Hildebrand shows that although death never loses its character as a punishment for sin, its fearful darkness can be pierced by the radiant light of faith-faith in God, in eternal life, in the resurrection of the body, and in the certainty of reunion with our beloved dead-a reunion that will know no sunset. Because the jaws of death can be our gate to Heaven, the radiant aspect of death finally triumphs as the light of Christ dissipates the fearful dark clouds spread by death.

Alice von Hildebrand From the Foreword

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1939773164
• ISBN13: 9781939773166
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Hildebrand Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

How to face death without fear.

At the age of eighty-six in the last two weeks of his life the author wrote his, his last book. A book that takes his years of thought and prayer and puts down on papers how we confront the prospect of our own death. There is no question that he had an acceptance of his impending death. His reverent insight into the fear of death we must all face and of God's judgment is well written. As is his writing as he pulls back the dark veil of death for us. And reminds us that only through the darkness of death may we enter the light of eternal life. An eternal life offered by our faith in God, in the resurrection of the body, and in reunion through Christ with our beloved dead. I decided to read this book now that I have reached the point the doctors have decided it is best I just go home and be as comfortable as possible. Reading this book both frightened me and brought me joy. Since we are all mortal, I do suggest you read this book. Get through the first half, the second half makes it all worthwhile. For you cannot have light without darkness.

written in 2 weeks/ a masterpiece

this book is a deep and moving book of a truly brilliant mans extensive study of Christian and non Christian writings on DEATH. This is a simple readable book illuminated with a profound love of Jesus and inspiring hope. Before his death in a two week period this work was done; death is something none of us will ever avoid and this work has some great teachings and insight. I can not say I loved reading this book , but I am a better person for having read it, and sometimes great words are not the easiest to read but maybe the most worthwhile.