Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Language
English
Published
Mar 8, 2016
Publisher
Zondervan Academic
ISBN-10
0310516463
ISBN-13
9780310516460
Description
Recent years have seen much controversy regarding a unified Christian doctrine of hell: Do we go to heaven or hell when we die Or do we cease to exist Are believers and unbelievers ultimately saved by grace in the end
By focusing on recent theological arguments, Four Views on Hell: Second Edition highlights why the church still needs to wrestle with the doctrine of hell.
In the fair-minded and engaging Counterpoints format, four leading scholars introduce us to the current views on eternal judgment, with particular attention given to the new voices that have entered the debate.
Contributors and views include:
Denny Burk – representing a principle of Eternal Conscious Torment
John Stackhouse – representing a principle of Annihilationism (Conditional Immortality)
Robin Parry – representing a principle of Universalism (Ultimate Reconciliation)
Jerry Walls – representing a principle of Purgatory
Preston Sprinkle concludes the discussion by evaluating each view, noting significant points of exchange between the essayists. The interactive nature of the volume allows the reader to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of each view and come to an informed conclusion.
BONUS CONTENT: Includes entire first edition of Four Views on Hell to help readers grasp the history of the discussion and how it has developed over the last twenty years.
By focusing on recent theological arguments, Four Views on Hell: Second Edition highlights why the church still needs to wrestle with the doctrine of hell.
In the fair-minded and engaging Counterpoints format, four leading scholars introduce us to the current views on eternal judgment, with particular attention given to the new voices that have entered the debate.
Contributors and views include:
Denny Burk – representing a principle of Eternal Conscious Torment
John Stackhouse – representing a principle of Annihilationism (Conditional Immortality)
Robin Parry – representing a principle of Universalism (Ultimate Reconciliation)
Jerry Walls – representing a principle of Purgatory
Preston Sprinkle concludes the discussion by evaluating each view, noting significant points of exchange between the essayists. The interactive nature of the volume allows the reader to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of each view and come to an informed conclusion.
BONUS CONTENT: Includes entire first edition of Four Views on Hell to help readers grasp the history of the discussion and how it has developed over the last twenty years.
Genres
Religion & Spirituality
History
Contemporary
Nature