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PRODUCT DETAIL -
| PRODUCT TITLE | A BRIEF HISTORY OF HEAVEN |
| ISBN NUMBER | 9780631233541 |
| CATEGORY TYPE | AUTHOR SECTION (SELECTED) |
| AUTHOR/EDITOR | ALISTER MCGRATH |
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| FORMAT | SOFTCOVER |
| SELLING PRICE | $54.00* |
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DESCRIPTION
'Alister McGrath invariably combines enormous scholarship with an accessible and engaging style. This book is no exception - a splendid survey of a centrally important subject, covering theology and the arts with equal grace and clarity.' - Dr Rowan Williams, The Archbishop of Canterbury
This engaging book by competent biblical scholar and writer Alister McGrath explores the history of heaven, from its origins in biblical writings to its most recent representations.
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A short, accessible book on the history of heaven.
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Draws together representations of heaven by a wide range of writers, theologians, politicians and artists.
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Covers literary works such as Dante's Divine Comedy, Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, and the poems of George Herbert.
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Considers discussions by Marx and Freud of heaven's role in society.
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Based on serious scholarship but is ideal for the non-specialist who wants to learn more about the idea of heaven.
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