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As noted, this is an interesting book. However, an introduction to the subject as well as concluding remarks by Crockett would have been helpful. The reader is left in limbo at the end without any concluding comments. The introduction could have provided more information as a foundation of Christianity and the notion of hell and perhaps even how other religions view this. In addition to these four perspectives, there are other Christian views on hell and they could have been noted here. For example, universalism is the theological doctrine that all souls will ultimately be saved and that there are no torments of hell.
Other books recommended on the topic of hell include:
Hell and Immortality Compiled by Doug Peitz, Baraboo and La Crosse, WI Worldwide Church of God Pastor
The History of Hell, by Alice K. Turner, Harcourt Brace Publishers, 1993.
Universalism and the Doctrine of Hell, edited by Nigel M. de S. Cameron, Baker Book House, 1992.
The True Image: The Origin and Destiny of Man in Christ, by Philip Edgecombe Hughes, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1989.
Whatever Happened to Hell, by...
However, to truly get a world religion perspective, it is necessary to read about the other major religions and their perspectives on the same subject. This would make a very interesting topic, especially in today's world where people have so many questions regarding the troubles of this world and what, if anything, is to come in the next.
References Cited;
David Burge. Four Views on Hell review. Retrieved February 9, 2008. http://www.afterlife.co.nz/articles_and_reviews/four_views_review.html
Crockett, W. (1992) Four Views on Hell. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Skeptical Christian. Four Views on Hell. Retrieved February 9, 2008 http://www.skepticalchristian.com/br_fourviewsonhell.htm
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