A Brief History of Heaven; Alister E. McGrath; 2008

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av Alister E. McGrath
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.
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.
Upplaga: 1a upplagan
Utgiven: 2008
ISBN: 9780470690192
Förlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: Bok
Språk: Engelska
Sidor: 216 st
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.
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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