Bauckham, Richard
The Fire That Consumes: A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment, Third Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781608999309
- author:
- Bauckham, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cascade Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 420
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 x 17.8 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Christian Ministry - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Fire That Consumes: A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment, Third Edition by Edward William Fudge. A thorough examination of the complete teaching of Scripture on final punishment, this book challenges the traditional understanding of hell and offers a fresh perspective on the nature of God's justice. Fudge argues that the traditional view of hell as a place of unending conscious torment is unbiblical and inconsistent with the character of God revealed in the Scriptures and in the man Jesus Christ. The book concludes that hell is a place of total annihilation, everlasting destruction, where the destructive process encompasses conscious torment of whatever sort, intensity, and duration God might require in each individual case. This updated and revised edition provides a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the doctrine of final punishment, making it a valuable resource for scholars and theologians.