heaven

An epic poem in which the poet describes his visionary spiritual journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise which results in a purification of his religious faith.

". . . recounts the long history of the afterlife ranging from the epic of Gilgamesh to the writings of Saint Augustine and focusing especially on the teachings of Jesus and his early followers"--Adapted from dust jacket.

The story of a small town on Lake Michigan that gets worldwide attention when its citizens start receiving phone calls from the afterlife. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax? Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, is determined to find out.

"In this . . . sequel to . . . 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven,' Mitch Albom tells the story of Annie--the little girl Eddie saved on Ruby Pier--and the five people she meets in heaven, where she is reunited with Eddie in a . . . novel [about] how our lives and losses intersect"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a translation of Renaissance poet Dante Alighieri's story of a man making his way through the torment of Hell in search of Paradise; and includes chronology of the author's life and works, historical context, explanatory notes, critical excerpts, discussion questions, and a list resources.

Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier, defy Heavenly law and marry--leading to a confrontation with the Se?ptima Orden, rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens.

Baptist minister Don Piper describes what his "visit" to Heaven in 1989 has taught him and how his recovery from his car accident has helped him cope with life's trials.

Little Cub's father explains to her that God created heaven, the most wonderful place, because He loves us and never wants to be far from us.

An English translation of Dante's epic poem, which describes his spiritual journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, guided first by the poet Virgil and then by his beloved Beatrice.