Author: | ISBN: | 9781440801846 | |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | July 25, 2013 |
Imprint: | Praeger | Language: | English |
Author: | |
ISBN: | 9781440801846 |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
Publication: | July 25, 2013 |
Imprint: | Praeger |
Language: | English |
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all feature ideas about heaven, hell, and afterlife, and these concepts have evolved over time within these religions. This work supplies a detailed and coherent understanding of the broad scope of spiritual thinking in the last 3,000 years within the Abrahamic traditions.
• Provides a comprehensive treatment of the entire field of topics and issues related to heaven, hell, and afterlife from the last three millennia of Western history
• Presents insights from nearly 50 esteemed scholars regarding the psychological, spiritual, and religious notions about humans in eternity
• Treats each subject with sensitivity and appreciation of its significance to those who ascribe to this belief system
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism all feature ideas about heaven, hell, and afterlife, and these concepts have evolved over time within these religions. This work supplies a detailed and coherent understanding of the broad scope of spiritual thinking in the last 3,000 years within the Abrahamic traditions.
• Provides a comprehensive treatment of the entire field of topics and issues related to heaven, hell, and afterlife from the last three millennia of Western history
• Presents insights from nearly 50 esteemed scholars regarding the psychological, spiritual, and religious notions about humans in eternity
• Treats each subject with sensitivity and appreciation of its significance to those who ascribe to this belief system