About this episode
The episode explores the concept of annihilationism and its relation to biblical teachings on hell.
A former Hollywood actor recently made a splash, sort of, in the Christian digital world when he announced his support for "annihilationism." It's a word many are likely unfamiliar with. So what is this view? And does it make sense of the biblical witness? Resources: Hell Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents Eternal Punishment - Christopher W. Morgan (editor), Robert A. Peterson (editor)
People in this episode
Host: Brian Dainsberg
Topics covered
- annihilationism
- Christianity
- biblical witness
- eternal punishment
- spirituality
Keywords
- hell
- annihilationism
- Christianity
- eternal punishment
- spirituality
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Hell Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents Eternal Punishment
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