Heaven: The Heart's Deepest Longing (Paperback)

~ Peter J. Kreeft (Author) "Of all the questions the human mind can ask, three are of ultimate importance: 1. What can I know?..." (more)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: Ignatius Press; Expanded edition (April 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: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,393 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 23 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

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 !

25 of 27 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

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.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.