
Episode 128: “Is Conscious Torment of the Damned Eternal?”–Chris Date and Tony Costa Debate Hell, Part 2
Rethinking Hell
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Debating Eternal Punishment in Biblical Texts
The chapter involves a detailed debate on the interpretation of biblical texts related to eternal punishment, focusing on references from the New Testament, Isaiah, and the eschatological context. Speakers analyze terminology like 'flaming fire' and 'eternal fire', discussing differing beliefs on eternal punishment among second temple Jews. The discussion delves into historical beliefs about the afterlife, debates on interpretation of ancient texts, and references to eternal punishment in passages from Isaiah and Revelation.
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