The Problem of Hell

"The book, rich in argument and thought-provoking, is highly recommended for all those with an interest in soteriology and eschatology."The Month "We are offered an impressive case for the coherence of a revised doctrine of hell....I hope...that our readers will grapple with this subtle and widely ranging discussion, which is far richer than my terse summary can reveal."--The Expository Times "Those who are not squeamish will find much worth thinking about in this tough-minded and toughly-argued book."--Theology "Kvanvig's own theory deserves careful consideration....If a philosophical analysis is called for, this is the book to read. It brings us a long way into an intelligent, scripturally respectful, and theologically acceptable discussion of a belief that has traditionally been a forest of contradictions. Kvanvig's book may be the best path through the forest yet."--Christianity and Literature "Kvanvig's solution to the problem of hell in ingenious. It should be of interest to any philosopher who wants to explore alternatives to the morally problematic doctrine of hell in traditional Christianity."--Ethics "The book, rich in argument and thought-provoking, is highly recommended for all those with an interest in soteriology and eschatology."The Month "We are offered an impressive case for the coherence of a revised doctrine of hell....I hope...that our readers will grapple with this subtle and widely ranging discussion, which is far richer than my terse summary can reveal."--The Expository Times "Those who are not squeamish will find much worth thinking about in this tough-minded and toughly-argued book."--Theology "Kvanvig's own theory deserves careful consideration....If a philosophical analysis is called for, this is the book to read. It brings us a long way into an intelligent, scripturally respectful, and theologically acceptable discussion of a belief that has traditionally been a forest of contradictions. Kvanvig's book may be the best path through the forest yet."--Christianity and Literature "Kvanvig's solution to the problem of hell in ingenious. It should be of interest to any philosopher who wants to explore alternatives to the morally problematic doctrine of hell in traditional Christianity."--Ethics "Jonathan Kvanvig's The Problem of Hell is a thoughtful, theologically sensitive and philosophically daring attempt to save the doctrine of hell from some of its most damning critics...tough-minded, clearly written, imaginative and thought-provoking."--The Philosophical Review "[Kwanvig] argues convincingly and cogently for his position. Highly recommended as a thoughtful, systematic treatment of the doctrine of hell."--Southwestern Journal of Theology "The book is a well argued, timely contribution to the theological turn of recent philosophy of religion. Kvanvig's ideas surely will provide the springboard to future discussions of the doctrine of hell and divine punishment."--International Studies in Philosophy