Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-137) and indexes.
In the beginning ... : heaven and earth -- On the wings of the cherubim: God as king -- Chariots of fire: God's throne-chariot -- In the presence of God: cherubim, seraphim and the heavenly creatures -- From heaven to earth: angelic messengers -- Heaven opened: communication between heaven and earth -- Caught up into heaven: ascending into heaven -- You shall rise: life, death and resurrection -- Between death and resurrection: what happens while we wait for the end? -- Epilogue: ... so what?