{ "item_title" : "The Conquest of Heaven", "item_author" : [" Frederick Rouvier "], "item_description" : "The Conquest of Heaven is a book written by Frederick Rouvier that explores the concept of heaven and how it has been imagined and represented throughout history. The book delves into the different religious and cultural beliefs about heaven, including those of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism. It also examines the ways in which heaven has been depicted in art, literature, and popular culture.Rouvier's book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of heaven. The first chapter explores the origins of the concept of heaven and how it has evolved over time. The second chapter examines the different religious beliefs about heaven and how they have influenced people's perceptions of the afterlife.The third chapter of the book looks at the various depictions of heaven in art and literature, including paintings, sculptures, and poems. The fourth chapter explores the idea of heaven as a physical place and how it has been imagined in different cultures.The final chapter of The Conquest of Heaven examines the role of heaven in contemporary culture, including its portrayal in movies, television shows, and video games. Throughout the book, Rouvier provides insights into the various ways in which people have imagined and sought to conquer heaven, whether through religious devotion, artistic expression, or technological innovation.Overall, The Conquest of Heaven is a fascinating exploration of one of the most enduring and universal concepts in human history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different beliefs and representations of heaven and offers a thought-provoking perspective on what it means to strive for something beyond our mortal existence.1924. Perfect charity and contrition. Translated from the French by Sister Francis of the Sacred Heart and Lawrence Drummond. A simple and enlightening treatise on the nature of perfect charity and contrition, by pointing out all their excellent and inestimable benefits. The author has indicated ways and means by which these acts may be produced and induces the reader to repeat them frequently in their own lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/972/723/1169727239_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "40.95", "online_price" : "40.95", "our_price" : "40.95", "club_price" : "40.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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