An Inquiry Into the Scriptural Import of the Words Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, and Gehenna - Softcover

All Translated Hell, In The Common English Version

 
9780259498988: An Inquiry Into the Scriptural Import of the Words Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, and Gehenna

Synopsis

This book delves into the biblical usage of four specific words—Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, and Gehenna—all of which have been translated as "hell" in the English versions of the Bible. The author meticulously examines every passage in the Old and New Testaments where these words occur, demonstrating that they do not refer to a place of endless torment for the wicked. This work is not the product of a modern, Universalist viewpoint, but rather draws upon the insights of esteemed orthodox scholars. It reveals how the traditional understanding of "hell" has been shaped by false associations, and provides a deeper understanding of the original intent of the biblical writers. This book offers fresh insights into a topic that has been the subject of much debate and misunderstanding throughout history, inviting readers to reconsider long-held beliefs and explore the true nature of the afterlife as presented in the Bible.

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