Heaven and Its Scriptural Emblems (Classic Reprint)

Rufus Wheelwright Clark

ISBN 10: 1331675332 / ISBN 13: 9781331675334

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the heavenly realm through biblical emblems and imagery. It seeks to uncover the truths hidden in symbolic representations of heaven, such as the rainbow around the throne, revealing the promise of a covenant-keeping God and the assurance of peace for the faithful. The author, a renowned theologian, draws on scriptural passages and theological insights to shed light on the nature of heaven and its significance in the Christian faith. The book delves into themes of divine faithfulness, the trials and tribulations of life, and the ultimate rest that awaits the people of God. By examining these emblems, the author aims to inspire readers with hope and strengthen their faith in the eternal promises of heaven. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Heaven and Its Scriptural Emblems (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331675332
• ISBN 13: 9781331675334
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Spiritual

About this title

Synopsis

Heaven and Its Scriptural Emblems offers clear, hopeful ways to think about the afterlife through images, symbols, and reason.

This concise volume presents a faith-anchored view of the future life, showing how scripture and nature together point toward eternal truths. Read as a devotional guide and a theological sketch, it helps readers connect daily life with the promises of heaven.

Grounded in biblical insight, the book argues that the soul survives death and that our understanding of heaven grows stronger by tracing the connections between natural phenomena, human thought, and divine design. It treats heaven not as distant mystery, but as a comprehensible, inspiring order that shapes how we live now.

It also considers the personal side of faith—how friends and loved ones may recognize one another in glory, and how shared memory, worship, and fellowship sustain hope through loss. The discussion blends reflection, doctrinal argument, and practical consolation for readers navigating bereavement and belief.

• Evidence for life after death drawn from science, psychology, and revelation
• How heaven might reflect divine purposes across creation and time
• The continuity of recognition and affection among believers in eternity
• Comfort and guidance for faith, hope, and worship in everyday life

Ideal for readers seeking thoughtful, scripture‑based perspective on eternity, consolation after loss, and a hopeful framework for faith.

About the Author

Rufus Wheelwright Clark was born on December 17, 1813 in Newburyport, MA.. Clark graduated from Yale College in 1838 and then studied theology at Andover and at the Yale seminary where he graduated in 1841. He was ordained on 7 January 1842 and became pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in Washington D.C. He also held pastorates in Portsmouth, N.H. from 1842 - 1851, East Boston, Massachusetts from 1851 - 1856, Brooklyn, NY 1857 - 1862, and the 1st Dutch Reformed church in Albany, NY, where he remained until his death, August 9, 1886. The University of New York conferred upon him the degree of D.D. (Doctor of Divinity) in 1862. He was recognized as a powerful and inspiring pulpit orator and the author of 130 books, pamphlets, reviews, and articles as well as twelve volumes of Sunday School textbooks.