This fascinating look into the history of the Christian concept of hell spans from the earliest days of Christianity up through the 20th century. With detailed analysis of the writings of important Christian theologians and thinkers, as well as historical accounts of the ways in which the idea of hell has been used throughout history, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the concept of the afterlife.

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