Hell's destruction
Subtitle: an exploration of Christ's descent to the dead
By: Catherine Ella Laufer, Charles Stuart University, Australia
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Farnham, Surrey; Burlington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
ISBN-13: 9781409451945; 9781409451952; 9781409467502
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Descent into hell; Jesus Christ - Descent Into Hell; History of doctrines; God (Christianity) - Omnipresence; Jesus Christ - Descent into hell - History of doctrines
Description: This book explores various interpretations of the doctrine of Christ's descent to the dead, both within particular historical contexts and within contemporary theology. Drawing on a treasure trove of writings from the western theological tradition, including Luther, Calvin, Maurice, Balthasar, Moltmann and others, and attending to historical, theological, exegetical, philosophical and pastoral issues, this book explores an often-ignored doctrine which lies at the core of Christian life, death and faith.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-226) and index.
Table of contents: title: Reflections of the early church; title: The credal clause; title: The medieval period; title: The descensus clause in Reformation debates; title: The injustice of hell; title: The state of eternity; title: Theodicy, trinity and the descent; title: Hell's destruction; title: Incarnate unto death.