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The Formation of Hell: Death and Retribution in the Ancient and Early Christian Worlds -1st Edition/1st Printing
199370158Ithaca And London: Cornell University Press. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0801428939 . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Near Fine dustjacket with some minor tearing along the edges; The Formation of Hell: Death and Retribution in the Ancient and Early Christian Worlds tells the story of how the ancient and early Christian world conceived of hell and how this conception influenced the way they treated death and retribution. Bernstein examines the views of early Christians and how their understanding of hell shaped the way they viewed death and the afterlife. He looks at the evidence from scripture philosophy and mythology to show how hell evolved from a place of punishment to a place of eternal torment.; 392 pages . Cornell University Press hardcover
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