Hell: A Final Word (Paperback)

Edward William Fudge

ISBN 10: 0891121498 / ISBN 13: 9780891121497

Published by ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers, 2012

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Paperback. Today, hell is a front-burner topic, thanks to media attention stirred by megapastors Rob Bell, Francis Chan, and others. But, between the extremes of universal salvation and everlasting torment, there shines a third view, known as annihilationism or conditional immortality, claiming the most biblical support of all. Today, hell is a front-burner topic, thanks to media attention stirred by megapastors Rob Bell, Francis Chan, and others. But, between the extremes of universal salvation and everlasting torment, a third view known as conditional immortality, claims the most biblical support of all. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hell: A Final Word (Paperback)
• Publisher: ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0891121498
• ISBN 13: 9780891121497
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Today, hell is a front-burner topic, thanks to media attention stirred by megapastors Rob Bell, Francis Chan, and others. But, between the extremes of universal salvation and everlasting torment, there shines a third view, known as annihilationism or conditional immortality, claiming the most biblical support of all.

Now the man whose 500-page book, The Fire That Consumes, helped ignite the scholarly debate thirty years ago brings this exciting alternative viewpoint to the everyday reader in simple form. And--the story behind the book is now the subject of a feature film, ''Hell and Mr. Fudge,'' due to release in theaters in 2012 (and starring Mackenzie Astin and Keri Lynn Pratt; see hellandmrfudge.com).

While relating his own personal journey in understanding the nature of hell, Fudge leads the reader through the whole Bible to see what we have missed, then through church history to understand the origin of the other two views.

Here are the basics: Life is short. Death is sure. Judgment is certain. Hell is real. And when John

About the Author

EDWARD FUDGE is a Bible teacher, preacher, and practicing attorney living in Houston, Texas. His internet publication, gracEmail, regularly encourages thousands of believers around the world. He!has!conducted retreats!and special Bible studies for churches of many denominations in the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand. He is the author of Hebrews: Ancient Encouragement for Believers Today, The Fire That Consumes, and other books. Edward and his wife Sara Faye have been married 44 years and have two grown children.