Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing [Paperback]

Peter Kreeft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1989

A major book on the subject of heaven, this expanded edition examines the hunger for heaven that is so strong in all of us. Fascinating and upbeat, Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing thoroughly explores the psychological and theological dimensions of this search for total joy and for the ultimate reality that grounds it.

Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press; Expanded edition (April 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898702283
• ISBN-13: 978-0898702286
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #485,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter J. Kreeft (Ph.D., Fordham University) is professor of philosophy at Boston College where he has taught since 1965. A popular lecturer, he has also taught at many other colleges, seminaries and educational institutions in the eastern United States. Kreeft has written more than sixty-seven books, including The Best Things in Life, Christianity for Modern Pagans, Fundamentals of the Faith and The Handbook of Christian Apologetics.

Dr. Kreeft's MP3 audio lectures can be purchased on Amazon, such as
"Christianity in Lord of the Rings".

Free articles, audio lectures, the speaking schedule and more info from Dr. Peter Kreeft can be found at his popular web site:
http://www.peterkreeft.com

Customer Reviews

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Illuminating, Stunning Look at Human Life & Beyond, April 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing (Paperback)

I fell in love with this author and his writings after reading this beautiful, simple-hearted though philosophically-deep book. The passages that he quotes and the thoughts that he stirs are nothing shy of amazing! My spirit felt refreshed and challenged upon finishing the book. What a wonderful encouragement this book is. Don't be fooled by the small size, it is loaded with fresh insights and tender spiritual reflections.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful and triumphant accolade to the power of faith., November 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing (Paperback)

Refreshing and powerful, well written, and straight to the point. One might suppose that a book on death would be a somber experience: in the end it is a joyful one. Why aren't we ever satisfied ? It is not because we are greedy, but rather because this is the way we were created. We will not be, we cannot be satisfied with anything this world can offer. Nothing will ever satisfy us short of heaven !

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Thoughtful and True., October 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing (Paperback)

This book deals with Heaven, but even more it deals with what God, our Heavenly Father, wants for us now. It is an inspiring work drawing wisdom from C.S. Lewis and Aquinas and many more of the greatest thinkers in the history of the Church. Finding its ultimate truth in Sacred Scripture, this book will deepen your faith and bring you to a deeper understanding of the life we have in Christ.