A Brief History of Heaven Contributor(s): McGrath, Alister E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0631233547 ISBN-13: 9780631233541 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2003 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" L (0.42 lbs) 224 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Library Journal 01/01/2003 pg. 119 Publishers Weekly 03/31/2003 pg. 61 Christianity Today 06/01/2003 pg. 40 Library Journal 01/15/2003 Christianity Today 07/01/2011 pg. 70 |
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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.
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