A Brief History of HeavenISBN: 978-0-631-23353-4
Hardcover
216 pages
February 2003, Wiley-Blackwell
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This engaging book by one of today's best-known Christian writers
explores the history of heaven, from its origins in biblical
writings to its most recent representations.
- A short, accessible book on the history of heaven.
- Draws together representations of heaven by a wide range of
writers, theologians, politicians and artists.
- Covers literary works such as Dante's Divine Comedy,
Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and the poems of George
Herbert.
- Considers discussions by Marx and Freud of heaven's role in
society.
- Based on serious scholarship but is ideal for the
non-specialist who wants to learn more about the idea of
heaven.
- Alister E. McGrath is one of today's best-known Christian writers.