A History of Heaven: the Singing Silence
Hardcover
1997 · Princeton, New Jersey
by Russell, Jeffrey Burton
Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0691011613 . A handsome Second Printing in Fine condition in a dust-jacket that is also Fine ; A History of Heaven is an intimate, poetic exploration of the history of heaven and the afterlife from ancient times to the present day. Jeffrey Burton Russell draws on a wealth of sources, including scripture, philosophy, literature, and anthropology, to paint a compelling and unique picture of the human experience of heaven and the afterlife.This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of religion, the afterlife, or human experience in general.; 8vo; 220 pages . (Inventory #: 123711)