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A Brief History of Heaven

By Alister E. McGrath

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2003
ISBN
0631233539, 9780631233541, 9780631233534, 9780470779910, 0631233547
Open Library ID
OL24250111M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1258862 bytes)
Series
Blackwell brief histories of religion
Pages
214\214
Topic
Religion
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

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.

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