1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know about Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife: A Christian Reference Guide to Angelic Beings, Demonic Forces, and Lif

By J. Stephen Lang

Book Overview

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 and 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 does the Apostles' Creed mean when it says Jesus "descended into hell"?What (and where) is the "seventh heaven"?Who played the angel Michael in a 1996 film?

In 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife, romp through history and the Bible learning key scriptural passages and helpful information on such matters as the afterlife in pop culture, controversial beliefs, favorite hymns, and 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 and inquiries.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785268618
• ISBN13: 9780785268611
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Not a Great Book, But Lots of Fun

This is not a great book, but it's a lot of fun and you can learn a lot about the views of Christians and others on the Afterlife and supernatural things in general. The author is undoubtedly a conservative Christian, but if you think conservative Christians don't have a sense of humor, I think Mr. Lang will do a good job of proving you wrong. I don't think you need to put this on your must-read list. It probably won't convert many skeptics or strengthen the faith of many believers, but if you're looking for a good read and not an exhaustive treatment of the subject matter, I don't think this book will disappoint you. And furthermore, if the author came up with a sequel called 1,001 More Things You've Always Wanted to Know About Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife, I'd probably buy it.

Couldn't get enough of this!

There are probably hundreds of books on angels, demons, heaven, and hell, but this one has all the vital information in one place. In this "tidbit" format, you get about one paragraph on each item, so it's easy to read and digest. I never knew there was so much to learn about the Bible's view of angels and demons. The book also looks at our current obsessions with these topics and how the secular view often differs radically from the Bible's view. The sections on the afterlife are excellent.