The Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?

"The Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?" by Edward Burbidge is a late 1800s exploration of Jesus's teachings, which intends to build a solid understanding of what the Kingdom of Heaven really means and to point out how important the Church is. It strives to explain the meaning of key ideas for believers, while also showing how the Kingdom of Heaven and Christian life are connected. The book kicks off by highlighting two main curiosities: what Jesus taught about the Church and what the phrase "the Holy Catholic Church; the Communion of Saints" means. Relying on scripture, Burbidge draws connections between John the Baptist's announcement of the Kingdom and the ongoing presence of Christ's reign on our earth. The author is clear that "The Kingdom of Heaven" is not only about the afterlife; it also relates to how faithful people live today and the Christian duties they embrace.