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.

Alister E. McGrath isProfessor of Historical Theology at Oxford University, and Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is the author of numerous best-selling books, including The Future of Christianity, Christian Theology: An Introduction, 3rd edition, and In The Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible.