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The History of Hell (Harvest Book)

by Alice Turner

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ISBN13: 9780156001373
ISBN10: 0156001373
Condition: Standard
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From the beginning of recorded history people all over the world have believed in an afterlife with two principle destinations, and Hell has inspired more interest than Heaven, especially among painters and poets. This is an illustrated survey of how religious leaders, artists, writers and ordinary people in the West have visualized Hell.

Synopsis:

A “lively...generously illustrated” (Washington Post Book World) survey of how, over the past four thousand years, religious leaders, artists, writers, and ordinary people in the West have visualized Hell-its location, architecture, purpose, and inhabitants. Illustrations; full-color inserts.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 246-255) and index
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crowyhead, August 18, 2006 (view all comments by crowyhead)
This is a fascinating cultural history of Hell. Since it focuses mainly on Hell in Western popular culture, it draws most heavily on Judeo-Christian (mostly Christian), Greek, and Roman conceptions of punishment in the afterlife. I imagine if you have done a lot of reading about the history of Hell and Satan, this probably wouldn't reveal much that's new, but for the curious layperson it's an excellent overview, related with wit and charm. I've done quite a bit of reading about the history of the Devil, but there was a lot here that was new to me. It's also marvelously illustrated, with both black & white and full color plates.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780156001373
Author:
Turner, Alice K.
Publisher:
Harvest Books
Author:
Turner, Alice K.
Author:
Donadio & Olson
Location:
San Diego :
Subject:
General
Subject:
History - General
Subject:
Comparative Religion
Subject:
Hell
Subject:
Comparative studies
Subject:
Hell -- Comparative studies.
Subject:
General Architecture
Subject:
History : General
Edition Number:
1st Harvest ed.
Edition Description:
Harvest
Series:
Harvest Book
Series Volume:
103-71
Publication Date:
October 1995
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
9.94x6.98x.71 in. 1.61 lbs.
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