Jerry L. Walls cogently argues that some traditional views of hell are still defensible and can be believed with intellectual and moral integrity. Focusing on the issues from the standpoint of philosophical theology, he explores the doctrine of hell in relation to both the divine nature and human nature. He argues, with respect to divine nature, that some versions of the doctrine are compatible not only with God's omnipotence and omniscience, but also with a strong account of His perfect goodness. The concept of divine goodness receives special attention since the doctrine of hell is most often rejected on moral grounds. In addition, Walls maintains that the doctrine of hell is intelligible from the standpoint of human freedom, since the idea of a decisive choice of evil is a coherent one.
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Walls aims to demonstrate that some traditional views of hell are still defensible and can be believed with intellectual and moral integrity. Focusing on the issues from the standpoint of philosophical theology, he explores the doctrine of hell in relation to divine nature and human nature.
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"This book is a gem, clearly written and accessible to philosophers and non-philosophers alike. Within a fairly brief scope it covers the central issues and arguments relevant to its topic. . . . Further, the book makes a case that universalists will find very hard to answer." —Religious Studies
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780268010966
Publisert
1992-08-31
Utgiver
Vendor
University of Notre Dame Press
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter

Biographical note

Jerry L. Walls is Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Asbury Theological Seminary.