The Immortality of the Soul: A Protest (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Agar Beet

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331697521 ISBN 13: 9780331697520

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

New light on a timeless question: what does the Bible actually say about life after death, and how should we respond?

This nonfic­tion work examines competing ideas about immortality, the fate of the wicked, and the hope of eternal life. It grounds its arguments in the words of Christ and the Apostles, while weighing how modern scholarship fits with biblical teaching.

Written for readers who want a clear, historical view of Christian doctrine, the book surveys various positions, from traditional eternal punish­ment to annihilation, and to the idea that a future probation is not supported by Scripture. It invites careful, evidence-based reflection rather than bold claims.

• Clarifies the core biblical claims about eternal life for believers and ruin for the unfaithful.
• Discusses how ancient and modern interpretations have shaped the doctrine of immortality.
• Examines three major alternative theories and why they lack solid biblical support.
• Offers a measured approach for pastors, students, and thoughtful readers.

Ideal for readers of Christian apologetics, biblical theology, and pastoral study who want to understand the range of views and the evidence behind them.

BY THE SAME AUTHOR. Third Edition, Crown Svo, Price 6s. 6d.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331697521
• ISBN 13: 9780331697520
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130