1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife [Paperback]

J. Stephen Lang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2000

Longtime believers, new Christians, and skeptics alike will enjoy this fun, fact-filled book of biblical knowledge from Bible trivia buff and best-selling author, Stephen Lang. In 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife, Lang addresses such subjects as "why angels are depicted with wings," "where the idea of purgatory originated," "whether Christians can be demon-possessed," and "the notion of guardian angels." Readers will find all this information and more right at their fingertips in this topically organized, intriguing book that will whet their appetite for further biblical investigation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 520 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785268618
• ISBN-13: 978-0785268611
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. Stephen Lang's favorite game is Trivial Pursuit, and his favorite book is the Bible. Lang is a best-selling author whose titles include "Know the Bible in 30 Days," "The Complete Book of Bible Trivia," "1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Bible," "What the Good Book Didn't Say," "The Big Book of American Trivia", and "The Complete Book of Confederate Trivia." His "Bible I.Q." column ran for several years in Today's Christian magazine. Mr. Lang holds an M.A. from Wheaton College and lives in Seminole, Florida.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't get enough of this!, March 20, 2001

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Jeb Stuart (Clearwater, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife (Paperback)

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.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a Great Book, But Lots of Fun, November 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Angels, Demons, and the Afterlife (Paperback)

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.