An edition of A Brief History of Heaven (2003)

A Brief History of Heaven (Blackwell Brief History of Religion)

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An edition of A Brief History of Heaven (2003)

A Brief History of Heaven (Blackwell Brief History of Religion)

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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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203

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Cover of: A Brief History of Heaven
A Brief History of Heaven
2008, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Cover of: A Brief History of Heaven (Blackwell Brief History of Religion)
A Brief History of Heaven (Blackwell Brief History of Religion)
January 1, 2003, Blackwell Publishing Limited
in English
Cover of: A Brief History of Heaven (Blackwell Brief History of Religion)
A Brief History of Heaven (Blackwell Brief History of Religion)
January 1, 2003, Blackwell Publishing Limited
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First Sentence

""I saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem" (Revelation 21:2)."

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Library of Congress
BT846.3.M34 2002, BT846.3 .M34 2003

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Open Library
OL7610821M
Internet Archive
briefhistoryofhe0000mcgr
ISBN 10
0631233547
ISBN 13
9780631233541
LCCN
2002007251
OCLC/WorldCat
49775353
Library Thing
164924
Goodreads
1397941

First Sentence

""I saw the holy city, the New Jerusalem" (Revelation 21:2)."

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