a history McDannell, Colleen. creator Lang, Bernhard. text ctu New Haven, CT Yale University Press 2001 2nd. monographic eng

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xxv, 411 p. : ill. : 20 cm. Colleen McDannell, Bernhard Lang. 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. 1st publication as a Yale Nota Bene book. Previous ed.: 1988. Heaven History of doctrines Future life History of doctrines Christendom BT846.2 .M243 2001 0300091079 (paper) 2001090174 DLC 010420 20130107121324.0 12386178