{"product_id":"9780310212683_four-views-on-hell","title":"Four Views on Hell","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe doctrine of hell is one of the most difficult and unsavory theological topics. In \u003cem\u003eFour Views on Hell\u003c\/em\u003e, leading biblical scholars meet this subject head-on, discussing the four primary views on what the Scriptures say about divine punishment. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs hell to be understood literally as a place of eternal smoke and flames? Or are such images simply metaphors for a real but different form of punishment? Is there such a thing as \"conditional immortality,\" in which God annihilates the souls of the wicked rather than punishing them endlessly? Is there a Purgatory, and if so, how does it fit into the scope of biblical interpretation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, scholars who affirm an inspired Bible, relevant and authoritative for every era, present models they consider most faithful to Scripture: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiteral - defended by John F. Walvoord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetaphorical - defended by William Crockett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditional - defended by Clark Pinnock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurgatorial - defended by Zachary Hayes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach view in turn is presented, respectfully critiqued by the others, and defended. This evenhanded approach is ideal for comparing views in order to form a personal conclusion about one of Christianity's toughest doctrines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Counterpoints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanley N Gundry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40702191730737,"sku":"9780310212683","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780310212683.jpg?v=1780471087","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780310212683_four-views-on-hell","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}