1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife But Never Thought to Ask by Lang, S. Stephen - 2000

Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.: Thomas Nelson, 2000. -----The scan you see is the book you get. Large soft cover/trade, flat uncreased spine, square clean and tight, iii, 507 pages, Near Fine condition. "With wit and candor, bestselling author J. Stephen Lang expertly guides you on a fascinating exploration of those things "seen through a mirror dimly." Digging deep into the rich history of Christian thinking & surveying important figures, biblical references, and popular culture, Lang compiles an easy-to-read, comprehensive list to satisfy curiosity and increase your knowledge on such subjects as: What does the Bible actually say about guardian angels? Why is hell described as "fire and brimstone"? What is Limbo? What (and where) is the "seventh heaven"? In 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife, romp through history & the Bible learning key scriptural passages & helpful info on such matters as the afterlife in pop culture, controversial beliefs, favorite hymns, & symbolism in Christian art. Whether used as a reference book or a treasury of trivia, this intriguing book will be a joyful companion to further study & inquiries." Contents include: Questions & Controversies / Angels in the Bible / Satan and Demons in the Bible / Heaven in the Bible / Hell in the Bible / The End Times and the Bible / All About Guardian Anglels / Encounters, Real & Imaginary / Folklore, Legends, & Other Tales / Dealings with (and Against) the Demonic / Ideas and Thinkers, Mostly Sensible / Church Life: Music, Worship, & More / Art & Artists: Picturing the Unseen / Literature, Notable & Otherwise / Moving Images: Movies, TV, Video / A Wide, Wild World of Beliefs / Words and Phrases / Odds & Ends, Mostly Fascinating / index / about the author. Check out the scans. . Reprint. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo.