A Treasury of Heaven's Likenesses

Descriptions of Heaven from Scriptures of Major World Religions

by Rolland Stroup, Jr


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 11/9/2006

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5.5x8.5
Page Count : 134
ISBN : 9780595413508
Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 5.5x8.5
Page Count : 134
ISBN : 9780595678976

About the Book

Here is immediate access to concepts of heaven from the sacred writings of major world religions. Based on a one-year extensive review of world scriptureal texts, it answers the following questions: 1) What is heaven like? 2) How do concepts of heaven vary from religion to religion? 3) How do I get there from various parts of the world? 4) Is heaven just an oasis? 5) What goes on in heaven? 6) Who is in heaven? 7) How will I feel in heaven?

This book is a good reference for persons interested in detailed descriptions of heaven. It also reveals some of the basic motivational concepts of adherents of major world religions.

The oldest living human being recently died. She was 116 years old. That is about 30 years older than the average age of death in countries with citizens in the very best of health. How old are you? No matter how old you are, maybe you should learn more about the ultimate reward from God?


About the Author

The author has attended church most of his life, studied philosophy and religion in college, earned BA and MS degrees, edited a newspaper in the Army, and published previous books. He wonders if motivations for heaven contribute to today?s world violence. He lives with his wife and sons in Maryland.