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The Development of the Concept of Hell
This chapter explores the development of the concept of hell and addresses common claims about it, including the idea of eternal conscious torment not being found in the Bible. It discusses the concept of hell in the Hebrew Bible, the afterlife in Sheol, and the evolution of ideas about divine punishment. The chapter also highlights the different perspectives on post-mortem divine punishment and the influence of medieval Christianity.