
The Fire That Consumes
A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment, Third Edition
Edward William Fudge(Author)
Wipf & Stock Publishers
3rd Edition
Published on 1. June 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
442 pages
978-1-60899-930-9 (ISBN)
Description
Synopsis:
Evangelical Christians affirm together that a dreadful destiny awaits those who reject God's grace throughout life. According to the traditional view, that destiny will involve unending conscious torment in hell. However, believers are increasingly questioning that understanding, as both unbiblical and inconsistent with the character of God revealed in the Scriptures and in the man Jesus Christ.
This internationally acclaimed book--now fully updated, revised, and expanded--carefully examines the complete teaching of Scripture on the subject of final punishment. It concludes that hell is a place of total annihilation, everlasting destruction, although the destructive process encompasses conscious torment of whatever sort, intensity, and duration God might require in each individual case.
Endorsements:
"I commend this book warmly. It is likely to remain a standard work to which everyone engaged with this issue will constantly return."
-Richard Bauckham
Emeritus Professor of New Testament Studies
University of Saint Andrews, Scotland
"The Fire That Consumes has long been recognized as one of the most thorough and compelling statements available of the view that the destiny of the unsaved will be final destruction rather than eternal torment. In this new edition, Edward Fudge provides extended engagement with traditionalist critics and an overview of developments in the last thirty years ensuring that it will remain a definitive work on the issue for years to come."
-John R. Franke
Theologian in Residence
First Presbyterian Church of Allentown
Author Biography:
Edward William Fudge is a Christian theologian, Bible teacher, author, and, for more than twenty years, a practicing attorney. He maintains an international internet ministry at www.EdwardFudge.com.
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Edition
3rd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Eugene
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
826 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60899-930-9 (9781608999309)
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The Fire That Consumes
A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment, Third Edition
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Edward William Fudge is a Christian theologian, Bible teacher, author, and, for more than twenty years, a practicing attorney. He maintains an international internet ministry at www.EdwardFudge.com.