Description

"The Final Hours: Perspectives on the End of the World" is a book that explores the inevitable end of the world from various perspectives, including history, philosophy, religion, and science. It examines how different cultures throughout history have approached the concept of the world's end, from religious myths and prophecies describing the Day of Judgment to scientific predictions involving cosmic catastrophes or self-inflicted destruction by humanity.

Through its diverse chapters, the book delves into philosophical reflections on the idea of the end as an inherent part of human existence, exploring how this concept reinforces ideas of mortality and destiny. It also provides a clear and defined perspective through the Islamic worldview, which views the end as a predetermined event leading to divine judgment and the separation of reward and punishment.

Additionally, the book showcases how the theme of the end of the world has been used in literature and film to explore human resilience and ethics in the face of the unknown. This book offers a comprehensive study of these varied viewpoints, providing a deep understanding of the end in the context of human culture, while shedding light on questions of fate and faith in a complex and diverse world.