{"product_id":"journeys-to-the-underworld-and-john-c-stephens-9781476674513","title":"Journeys to the Underworld and Heavenly Realm in Ancient and Medieval Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e Concepts of heaven and hell are among the oldest, most widespread religious beliefs in history. In Western literature, they are frequently embedded in stories of underworld explorations and celestial journeys--stories examining the nature of the universe, life on earth and the existence of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The author analyzes tales of wonder in both ancient and medieval European literature. Other-worldly narratives appeared in literary contexts in the ancient world, including mythology, poetry and philosophical writings. In medieval times, they remained a popular form of literary expression. These stories are primarily religious in nature, describing fantastic worlds filled with miracles and supernatural beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John C. Stephens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1476674515\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476674513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.50d","brand":"John C. Stephens","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44450147434751,"sku":"9781476674513","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_39d61f3d-bef4-42a4-8057-9b85be774fa3.jpg?v=1698503050","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/journeys-to-the-underworld-and-john-c-stephens-9781476674513","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}