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PublisherZondervan

ISBN-100310212685

ISBN-139780310212683

eBay Product ID (ePID)712124

Product Key Features

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFour Views on Hell

Publication Year1996

SubjectChristian Theology / General, Christian Theology / Eschatology, Christian Life / Devotional, Christian Life / Spiritual Warfare

FeaturesReprint

TypeTextbook

AuthorJohn F. Walvoord

Subject AreaReligion

SeriesCounterpoints: Bible and Theology Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight6.4 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.2 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN96-027859

Dewey Edition20

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal236/.25

Edition DescriptionReprint

SynopsisThe doctrine of hell is one of the most difficult and unsavory theological topics. In Four Views on Hell, leading biblical scholars meet this subject head-on, discussing the four primary views on what the Scriptures say about divine punishment. Is hell to be understood literally as a place of eternal smoke and flames? Or are such images simply metaphors for a real but different form of punishment? Is there such a thing as "conditional immortality," in which God annihilates the souls of the wicked rather than punishing them endlessly? Is there a Purgatory, and if so, how does it fit into the scope of biblical interpretation? Here, scholars who affirm an inspired Bible, relevant and authoritative for every era, present models they consider most faithful to Scripture: Literal - defended by John F. Walvoord Metaphorical - defended by William Crockett Conditional - defended by Clark Pinnock Purgatorial - defended by Zachary Hayes Each view in turn is presented, respectfully critiqued by the others, and defended. This evenhanded approach is ideal for comparing views in order to form a personal conclusion about one of Christianity's toughest doctrines. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion., Four views on what the Scriptures contain regarding the nature of hell are presented in this guide to widely debated biblical interpretation., The doctrine of hell is one of the most difficult and unsavory theological topics. In Four Views on Hell , leading biblical scholars meet this subject head-on, discussing the four primary views on what the Scriptures say about divine punishment. Is hell to be understood literally as a place of eternal smoke and flames? Or are such images simply metaphors for a real but different form of punishment? Is there such a thing as "conditional immortality," in which God annihilates the souls of the wicked rather than punishing them endlessly? Is there a Purgatory, and if so, how does it fit into the scope of biblical interpretation? Here, scholars who affirm an inspired Bible, relevant and authoritative for every era, present models they consider most faithful to Scripture: Literal - defended by John F. Walvoord Metaphorical - defended by William Crockett Conditional - defended by Clark Pinnock Purgatorial - defended by Zachary Hayes Each view in turn is presented, respectfully critiqued by the others, and defended. This evenhanded approach is ideal for comparing views in order to form a personal conclusion about one of Christianity's toughest doctrines. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion., Most contemporary Christians acknowledge the doctrine of hell, but they'd rather not think about how God punishes the wicked. The authors of Four Views on Hell meet this subject head-on with different views on what the Scriptures say. Is hell to be understood literally as a place of eternal smoke and flames? Or are such images simply metaphors for a real but different form of punishment? Is there such a thing as "conditional immortality," in which God annihilates the souls of the wicked rather than punishing them endlessly? Is there a Purgatory, and if so, how does it fit into the picture? The interactive Counterpoints forum allows the reader to see the four views on hell--literal, metaphorical, conditional, and purgatorial--in interaction with each other. Each view in turn is presented, critiqued, and defended. This evenhanded approach is ideal for comparing and contrasting views in order to form a personal conclusion about one of Christianity's key doctrines. The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.

LC Classification NumberBT836.2.F68 1996