The Doctrine Of Eternal Hell Torments Overthrown: In Three Parts (1833) - Softcover

Richardson, Samuel; Hartley Com, David; Whittemore, Thomas

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ISBN 10: 1165085682 ISBN 13: 9781165085682

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Doctrine of Eternal Hell Torments Overthrown: In Three Parts is a book written by Samuel Richardson and published in 1833. The book is a theological work that challenges the traditional Christian belief in eternal punishment in Hell. The book is divided into three parts. The first part presents arguments against the doctrine of eternal Hell torments, drawing on biblical, philosophical, and moral reasoning. The author argues that the idea of eternal punishment is incompatible with God's love and justice, and that it is based on a misinterpretation of scripture. The second part of the book provides a historical overview of the development of the doctrine of eternal punishment in Christian theology, tracing its origins to the early Church Fathers and examining its evolution through the Middle Ages and the Reformation. The third and final part of the book offers a positive alternative to the doctrine of eternal Hell torments. The author presents a vision of a God who is loving, merciful, and just, and who desires the salvation of all people. He argues that Hell is not a place of eternal punishment, but rather a temporary state of correction and purification, from which all souls will eventually be released. Overall, The Doctrine of Eternal Hell Torments Overthrown is a thought-provoking and challenging work that seeks to re-examine traditional Christian beliefs about the nature of God and the afterlife. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in theology, philosophy, or religious studies.Contains Of The Torments Of Hell, The Foundation And Pillars Thereof, Searched, Discovered, Shaken And Removed, Etc.; An Article From The Harleian Miscellany On Universalism; Dr. Hartley�������s Defense Of Universalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165085682
• ISBN 13: 9781165085682
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 170