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A Brief History of Heaven
Contributor(s): McGrath (Author)
ISBN: 0631233547     ISBN-13: 9780631233541
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
OUR PRICE:   $39.55  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2003
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Annotation: The concept of heaven has had an enormous impact on popular culture in the west, both religious and secular. So where does the idea come from? How did it develop? And how has it shaped western culture?

This engaging and highly accessible book by one of today's best-known Christian writers explores the history of heaven, from its origins in biblical writings right up to the modern day. 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Theology - Eschatology
Dewey: 236.240
LCCN: 2002007251
Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.4" W x 6.58" (0.42 lbs) 224 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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Publisher 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.