1 option
A brief history of heaven / Alister E. McGrath.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McGrath, Alister E., 1953- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Future life--Christianity.
- Future life.
- Heaven--Christianity.
- Heaven.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Malden, MA : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2003.
- Summary:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9780470690192
- 9780470779910
- 0470779918
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.