Am I Going to Hell? What the New Testament Says About Death and the Afterlife
Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
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Understanding Old Testament Conceptions of the Afterlife
This chapter explores the Old Testament's perspective on the afterlife and compares it to modern Christian teachings. It discusses the lack of detailed descriptions in the Old Testament and how it aligns more closely with subterranean ideas of the afterlife, characterized by boredom and gloom. The chapter also touches on the fear of death in human civilization.
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