McDannell, Colleen,

Heaven : a history / [print] Colleen McDannell and Bernhard Lang. - second edition. - New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, (c)2001. - xxv, 411 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.

1st publication as a Yale Nota Bene book. Previous edition: 1988.



Including a substantial new preface on changing views of life after death in the new century, this copiously illustrated book describes the ways in which believers--from biblical authors to present-day religious thinkers--have pictured Heaven, not just in doctrine but also in poetry, art, literature, and popular culture.



9780300091076

2001090174

GBA1-61833


Heaven--History of doctrines.
Future life--History of doctrines.

BT846 BT846.L269.H438 2001