Two Views of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue (Spectrum Multiview Book Series)

Edward William Fudge; Robert A. Peterson

ISBN 10: 0830822550 / ISBN 13: 9780830822553

Published by IVP Academic, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Two Views of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue (Spectrum Multiview Book Series)
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0830822550
• ISBN 13: 9780830822553
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

<p><strong>Hell is real and terrible.</strong> It is the fate of those who reject God. Evangelicals agree about this unhappy truth. Yet on some questions about hell disagreements arise.</p><p>Some evangelicals believe the wicked will experience perpetual, conscious torment after death. Others argue that the wicked will experience a limited period of conscious punishment and then they will cease to exist.</p><p>In this Spectrum Multiview volume you will find an irenic yet frank debate between twoevangelical theologians who present strong scriptural and theological evidence for and against each view. Both make a case that their view is more consistent with Scripture and with the holy and just nature of a loving God.</p><p>Robert Peterson defends the traditional view that those who do not have faith in Christ will suffer eternally in hell. Edward Fudge advocates the conditionalist perspective that after a period of suffering, the unfaithful will experience a complete extinguishing, or annihilation, of existence. In addition, each author presents a rebuttal to the viewpoint of the other.</p><p>Here is a dialogue that will inform and challenge those on both sides, while impressing on all the need for faithful proclamation of the gospel of deliverance from sin and death.</p><p>Spectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and also respond to others in this dynamic publishing format.</p>

About the Authors

<p>Edward Fudge is a theologian and practicing lawyer based in Texas. He is the author of <em>The Fire That Consumes: A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment</em>.</p>

<p>Robert A. Peterson has taught for many years at various theological seminaries. He has written or edited numerous books with coauthor Christopher W. Morgan, including <em>The Glory of God</em> and other volumes in the Theology in Community series,and <em>Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith</em>.</p>