Well known for his historical accounts of Satan and hell, Jeffrey Burton Russell explores the brighter side of eternity: heaven. He not only examines concepts f

When we think of "heaven," we generally conjure up positive, blissful images. Heaven is, after all, where God is and where good people go after death to receive

This engaging book by one of today's best-known Christian writers explores the history of heaven, from its origins in biblical writings to its most recent repre

In so doing, they shed new light on both the private and public dimensions of western culture. This second edition includes a substantial new preface relating t

"The language [takes] on a musicality that is in sharp contrast to the bleak setting . . . refreshing . . . a strong debut." —New York Times Book Review “Su