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The Book of Heaven

An Anthology of Writings from Ancient to Modern Times [Hardback]

by Carol Zaleski

Author
Carol Zaleski
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
August 2000

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In every culture, in every epoch, human beings have yearned for heaven - the kingdom of God, abode of the elect, fount of enlightenment, mirror of hopes and desires. This work is a wide-ranging anthology of writings about heaven, drawing from scriptures, myths, epics, poems, prayers, sermons, novels, hymns and spells, to illuminate a vast spectrum of beliefs about the world beyond. The authors present an array of ancient and modern, solemn and comic meditations, as they explore such topics as the often treacherous journey to heaven, heaven's colorful inhabitants, its topographic features, and its moral architecture. The emphasis is on great literature, with substantial excerpts taken from classic works such as "The Iliad".