An Essay on Future Punishment (1865)
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ISBN10: 1120149274
ISBN13: 9781120149275
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120149275
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Essay On Future Punishment, written by William Sherlock and published in 1865, is a philosophical and theological work that explores the concept of eternal punishment in the afterlife. The book is divided into three parts, each of which examines a different aspect of the topic. In the first part, Sherlock explores the nature of punishment and its purpose. He argues that punishment is not meant to be retributive but rather corrective, and that the ultimate goal of punishment is to reform the offender. In the second part, Sherlock delves into the biblical basis for the doctrine of eternal punishment. He examines various passages in the Bible that discuss the concept, and argues that it is a necessary part of God's justice. Finally, in the third part, Sherlock addresses various objections to the doctrine of eternal punishment. He considers arguments that it is unjust or incompatible with God's love, and offers counterarguments in defense of the doctrine. Overall, An Essay On Future Punishment is a thoughtful and well-reasoned exploration of a controversial and complex theological topic. It will be of interest to scholars of philosophy and theology, as well as to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the concept of eternal punishment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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