Four Views on Hell

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Four Views on Hell
Four Views on Hell

Four Views on Hell
ISBN: 9780310516460
Publication Date: 26 April 2016

Evangelical Christianity has seen a resurgence of interest in eternal judgment. In response, this second edition of Four Views of Hell featuring all new contributors, delivers a thorough presentation of the opposing voices that speak to the current debate.

Recent years have seen much controversy regarding hell: Do we go to heaven or hell when we die Or do we cease to exist Are believers and unbelievers ultimately saved in the end

This second edition of Four Views on Hell, featuring all new contributors, highlights why the church still needs to wrestle with the doctrine of hell. In the familiar counterpoints format, four leading scholars introduce us to the current views on eternal judgment, with particular attention being given to the new voices that have entered the debate.

Contributors and views include:

  • Denny Burk: Eternal Conscious Torment
  • John Stackhouse: Annihilationism (Conditional Immortality)
  • Robin Parry: Universalism (Ultimate Reconciliation)
  • Jerry Walls: Purgatory

General editor 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.

About the Author

Denny Burk is professor of biblical studies at Boyce College, the undergraduate arm of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

John G. Stackhouse Jr. is the Samuel J. Mikolaski Professor of Religious Studies and Dean of Faculty Development at Crandall University, New Brunswick, Canada.

Robin A. Parry is an editor at Wipf and Stock Publishers.

Jerry L. Walls is a Scholar in Residence and Professor of Philosophy at Ho...