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Heaven: A Traveller's Guide

PETER STANFORD

History

Harpercollins

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Catholics and Their Houses

Arts & Photography

Architecture

HarperCollins, Publishers

A stimulating inquiry into one of the great religious mysteries - and what theologians, artists, writers, psychologists, priests, historians and people from all religions and walks of life have thought of heaven, where many of us still hope to go one day. The author writes: 'While images of hell are firmly fixed in the human psyche, no parallel standard vision exists for heaven either within the Christian Church or more widely in the world's various religious traditions...it has somehow been judged indecent or presumptuous to contemplate the better end of the post-mortem destination market. This book will break that taboo.' Heaven's mysteriousness has leant it a discreet but powerful allure. There are two basic views: first, the afterlife will involve a vaguely defined spiritual peace - eternal solitude with God alone; the second allows for some overlap between heaven and earth, and hence relationships outside the central bond with God. Or is heaven religion's biggest con-trick but one that is impossible to debunk

Heaven: A Traveller’s Guide to the Undiscovered Country

Religion & Spirituality

Religious Studies

Harper-collins Publishers

Teach Yourself Catholicism

Teach Yourself

Our sceptical age has pensioned Satan off, and talk of the devil has become unfashionable, but the Christian Church still regards him as the metaphor for evil throughout society. This book presents a study of the devil throughout history, and also investigates how we tackle evil.

The Devil

Literature & Fiction

Mythology & Folk Tales

William Heinemann

Mandarin

The She Pope

Biographies & Memoirs

Arrow

THE DEVIL: A Biography

Arrow Books

The need to understand religion and the role it plays in our world has never been more pressing. The beliefs of the planet's 2 billion Christians, 1.2 billion Muslims, 800 million Hindus and 700 million followers of other religions have an impact on every aspect of war and peace, ethics, politics, reproduction, family and social structure across all civilizations and continents.

Religion: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know

Quercus

This is a complete guide to the oldest institution in the Western world - the Catholic Church. Explore the essential beliefs and practices of the religion and delve into its long and fascinating history. From the significance of Rome and the importance of the Papacy, to current issues such as science, contraception and new movements within the faith, learn what it means to be Catholic today. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Catholicism - An Introduction: Teach Yourself

Hodder&Stoughton

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