The Idea of Immortality as Known to the Jews, Greeks, St. Paul, Modern Times

The book ""The Idea of Immortality as Known to the Jews, Greeks, St. Paul, Modern Times"" by John Maclean is a comprehensive study of the concept of immortality as it has been understood and explored by various cultures throughout history. The book covers the perspectives of Jews, Greeks, and St. Paul, as well as examining how the idea of immortality has evolved in modern times.The author delves into the religious and philosophical beliefs of these cultures, analyzing their views on the afterlife, the soul, and the nature of existence. He explores how these ideas have been shaped by cultural and historical factors, and how they have influenced the development of religious and philosophical thought.The book also examines how the idea of immortality has been expressed in literature, art, and popular culture, and how it continues to be a topic of interest and debate in contemporary society. With its in-depth analysis and broad scope, ""The Idea of Immortality as Known to the Jews, Greeks, St. Paul, Modern Times"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ideas and the human quest for understanding the meaning of life and death.1907. The idea that immortality is evolutionary and that it has progressed as civilization has progressed: that the most intellectual and highly gifted nations developed it first. It is not a revelation from God as the Church has always taught.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.