Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer was a Christian luminary of the latter half of the twentieth century, renowned for his incisive understanding of post-Christian, post-modern society. His profound empathy for humanity's quest for truth, meaning, and beauty underscored his entire body of work. At the heart of Schaeffer's philosophy lies the conviction that the Bible reveals "true truth" through "the God who is there," with far-reaching consequences in every aspect of life. Death in the City, his third book, forms the foundation of his thought. Penned against the turbulent backdrop of the 1960s counterculture, it remains eerily relevant today, addressing personal, moral, spiritual, and intellectual concerns with uncanny prescience, particularly in the aftermath of 9/11. Schaeffer's concept of death encompasses not only physical mortality but also the insidious erosion of truth, meaning, and beauty from urban culture and society as a whole. In response, Schaeffer advocates unwavering commitment to God's Word as absolute truth, a stance that exacts a high cost in today's intellectual, moral, and philosophical battlegrounds. He also champions compassion for a world lost and dying without the Gospel, and surrendering one's life to God, allowing Him to manifest His presence through us. Schaeffer's unshakeable dedication to truth and his "persistence of compassion" have inspired countless individuals. Those who embark on this literary journey will likely emerge with their lives profoundly transformed.