Heaven: A HistoryDescribes and interprets the ways in which believers, from biblical authors to present-day religious thinkers, have understood everlasting life. Extensive notes, but no coherent bibliography. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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No Promise for the Dead | 7 |
Jesus and the Christian Promise | 23 |
The Heavenly Liturgy | 37 |
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