A Brief History of Heaven

McGrath, Alister E.

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.

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2003-02-04

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780631233534

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Dimensions: 250.0cm x100.0cm

Pages: 224.0