Heaven: An Illustrated History of the Higher Realms

The fervent belief in an afterlife is a phenomenon common throughout human history, whether it be the Elysian Fields, Valhalla, Paradise, or a Happy Hunting Ground. Filled with gorgeous color plates, Heaven guides you through a cornucopia of beliefs in the afterlife, including Nordic and Celtic, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient Greek and Roman, Asian, Primal Peoples, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. An illustrated encyclopedia of the hereafter, Heaven is a perfect gift for anyone interested in world religions.