{"product_id":"concerning-hell-paul-copan-9781514004975","title":"Concerning Hell: The Doctrine in Theological, Philosophical, Historical, and Biblical Dialogue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnited in their commitment to faithful orthodoxy, scholars on both sides of this controversial doctrine invite you to consider a question central to understanding God's justice: \u003ci\u003eWhat is the true nature of hell? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout history, most Christians have believed that the lost will endure eternal suffering in hell. In recent decades, however, a growing number of evangelicals have questioned this view and embraced alternatives such as conditional immortality (also called \u003ci\u003econditionalism\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eannihilationism\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this first-of-its-kind volume, respected Christian scholars lay out the case for both sides of the debate and engage in a multidisciplinary dialogue. Proponents of eternal conscious punishment and conditionalism argue from their respective expertise in biblical theology, exegesis, historical theology, systematic theology, philosophy, and pastoral theology. Each scholar then responds directly to his specialist counterpart, allowing readers to thoughtfully evaluate the strengths and nuances of each case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll find in \u003ci\u003eConcerning Hell\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores this highly debated doctrine with thoughtful clarity and charitable engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives voice to the leading advocates for both eternal conscious punishment and conditionalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs experts within specific fields to engage with nuanced scholarly evidence and arguments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNurtures understanding and mutual respect between diverse theological views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquips readers to analyze the evidence and draw informed conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltimately, the editors and contributors invite Christians to reconsider assumptions and seek truth in light of Scripture, reason, and the character of God. If you are searching for a comprehensive, scholarly resource on the doctrine of hell that will enrich your learning, research, and theological engagement, \u003ci\u003eConcerning Hell\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Contributors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors to this volume are scholars from a variety of fields and include Paul R. Williamson, Glenn A. Peoples, James. R. Wicker, Christopher M. Date, D. Jeffrey Bingham, David Instone-Brewer, Shawn Bawulski, John C. Peckham, R. Zachary Manis, Matthew Flannagan, Chip Bennett, Ralph G. Bowles, and Paul Copan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Copan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1514004976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781514004975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Paul Copan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852874723583,"sku":"9781514004975","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/concerning-hell-paul-copan-9781514004975","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}