A Brief History of Heaven
by Alister E. McGrath
2020-05-05 10:15:00
A Brief History of Heaven
by Alister E. McGrath
2020-05-05 10:15:00
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 represe...
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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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