A brief history of heaven /

McGrath, Alister E., 1953-

A brief history of heaven / Alister E. McGrath - x, 203 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm - Blackwell brief histories of religion . - Blackwell brief histories of religion .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-191) and index

The city : the new Jerusalem -- The garden : heaven as paradise -- Opening the gates of heaven : atonement and paradise -- The signposting of heaven : signals of transcendence -- The consolation of heaven -- Journey's end : heaven as the goal of the Christian life

This book explores the history of heaven, from its origins in biblical writings right up to the modern day. Bringing together literature, theology, politics, and the arts, this fascinating book traces the remarkable influence that the idea of heaven has had--and continues to have--on western culture

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Heaven

BT846.3 / .M34 2003

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