In this engaging survey Paula Gooder looks at the ways in which the biblical writers saw heaven and earth connect, exploring all the major strands of belief about life after death, including the role of paradise, and what happens between death and resurrection.

Dr Paula Gooder is a widely respected biblical scholar and a popular Christian communicator. She is Canon Theologian of Birmingham and Guildford Cathedrals, Lay Canon at Salisbury Cathedral, a visiting lecturer at King's College London, a Reader in the Church of England and a member of General Synod.