 
A Brief History of Heaven
ISBN: 978-0-470-77991-0
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216 pages
April 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.
* 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.
