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Hardback. New. * 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 Dantea s Divine Comedy, Bunyana s Pilgrima s Progress, and the poems of George Herbert.
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A Brief History of Heaven Hardcover - 2003 - 1st Edition
by Alister E. McGrath
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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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"I saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem" (Revelation 21:2).
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- Title A Brief History of Heaven
- Author Alister E. McGrath
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 224
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley-Blackwell
- Date January 1, 2003
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780631233534 / 0631233539
- Weight 0.81 lbs (0.37 kg)
- Dimensions 9.84 x 3.94 x 0.59 in (24.99 x 10.01 x 1.50 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002007251
- Dewey Decimal Code 236.240
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