The State of the Impenitent Dead is a religious book written by Alvah Hovey in 1858. The book explores the concept of eternal punishment for those who do not repent before death. Hovey argues that the Bible supports the idea that the souls of the unrepentant dead will suffer eternal torment in hell. He also discusses the nature of hell, the reasons why some people reject God, and the role of free will in salvation. The book is written from a Christian perspective and is intended to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance. Overall, The State of the Impenitent Dead is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the afterlife and the nature of God's justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.