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Hell

The Logic of Damnation

by Jerry L. Walls

Series: Library of Religious Philosophy

192 pages, 6.00 x 9.00 in

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Published: August 1992

ISBN 9780268010966

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Published: August 1992

ISBN 9780268010959

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Published: August 1992

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Jerry L. Walls cogently argues that some traditional views of hell are still defensible and can be believed with intellectual and moral integrity. Focusing on the issues from the standpoint of philosophical theology, he explores the doctrine of hell in relation to both the divine nature and human nature. He argues, with respect to divine nature, that some versions of the doctrine are compatible not only with God's omnipotence and omniscience, but also with a strong account of His perfect goodness. The concept of divine goodness receives special attention since the doctrine of hell is most often rejected on moral grounds. In addition, Walls maintains that the doctrine of hell is intelligible from the standpoint of human freedom, since the idea of a decisive choice of evil is a coherent one.

Jerry L. Walls is Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Asbury Theological Seminary.

"This book is a gem, clearly written and accessible to philosophers and non-philosophers alike. Within a fairly brief scope it covers the central issues and arguments relevant to its topic. . . . Further, the book makes a case that universalists will find very hard to answer." —Religious Studies

"Walls ... does not think that because a culture trivializes the concept of hell it does not exist, nor does he think that belief in the existence of hell compromises belief in a good and loving God." —Christian Century

"Hell: The Logic of Damnation is a forcefully argued reopening of questions that most liberal theologians had long thought to be decisively closed.... Jerry Walls has provided a bracing antidote to the moral frivolity and evil of our time." —First Things

"If postmortem salvation is indeed a possibility, then Walls probably makes the strongest case that can be made in defense of an eternal hell." —Second Breakfast blog