A Brief History of HeavenISBN: 978-0-631-23353-4
Hardcover
216 pages
February 2003, Wiley-Blackwell
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"Bringing together literature, theology, politics and the arts,
this fascinating book traces the remarkable influence that the idea
of heaven has had - and continues to have - on western culture."
Publishing News
"It is delightfully lucid and insightful...Recommended for large
public libraries as well as academic libraries offering a variety
of Christian religious courses." Joyce Smothers, Library
Journal
"Though clearly a scholar, McGrath transcends the drone of the
academic dissertation, offering an accessible and thorough
narrative. Using the rich visual imagery of heaven, McGrath has
created a fascinating kaleidoscope for viewing the evolution of
Christian worship." Publishers Weekly
"Pick of the week...It's an ambitious, immensely accessible, erudite and entertaining exploration of the way the idea of heaven has been constructed over the centuries." The Saturday Age