ISBN: 9780801428937 - The Formation of Hell: Death and Retribution in the Ancient and Early Christian Worlds (34 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Good. "An absorbing history."Washington Post Book World.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. 392 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First. Bernstein draws on sources from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, and Israel, as well as early Christian writings through Augustine, in order to reconstruct the story of the prophets, priests, poets, and charismatic leaders who fashioned concepts of hell from an array of perspectives on death and justice. --Fine copy. Clean and bright throughout with only the faintest signs of handling. Slight wear to the jacket.…

hardcover. first edition. 8vo 391pp. from front flap: "What becomes of the wicked? Hell--exile from God, subjection to fire, worms, and darkness--for centuries the idea has shaped the dread of malefactors, the solace of victims, and the deterrence of believers. Although we may associate the notion of hell with Christian beliefs, its gradual emergence depended on conflicting notions that pervaded the Mediterranean world more than a millennium before the birth of Christ. Asking just why and how belief in hell arose, Alan E. Bernstein takes us back to those times and offers us a comparative view of the philosophy, poetry, folklore, myth, and theology of that formative age." #02316. Book VG+: mild shelf wear, mild spots of foxing to endpapers else clean, square, tight, unmarked. DJ VG: mild edge/handling wear.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. This is a hardcover book with black cloth covered boards. Red titling on spine. Dust Jacket is in a protective clear mylar cover. Dust Jacket is unclipped. Has embossed seal from previous owner on front free endpage. Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care. Satisfaction guaranteed. ; 1.38 x 9.54 x 6.49 Inches; 392 pages Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Cornell University Press, 1993. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. 392pp. Very good plus condition, covers bright, text clean and binding tight in a like dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Cornell University Press, Ithica, NY. 1993. Hardcover. Stated First Published 1993 by Cornell University Press. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Near Fine; light bumping to top edge of DJ. Black paper over boards with black cloth overlay on the spine with red lettering on the spine. 392 pp 8vo. What becomes of the wicked? Hell―exile from God, subjection to fire, worms, and darkness―for centuries the idea has shaped the dread of malefactors, the solace of victims, and the deterrence of believers. Although we may associate the notion of hell with Christian beliefs, its gradual emergence depended on conflicting notions that pervaded the Mediterranean world more than a millennium before the birth of Christ. Asking just why and how belief in hell arose, the author takes us back to those times and offers us a comparative view of the philosophy, poetry, folklore, myth, and theology of that formative age. Bernstein draws on sources from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, and Israel, as well as early Christian writings through Augustine, in order to reconstruct the story of the prophets, priests, poets, and charismatic leaders who fashioned concepts of hell from an array of perspectives on death and justice. A clean very presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket.…

Hardcover. Very good condition in slightly edge-worn dust jacket. ]. 392p.

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hardcover. Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Near Fine dustjacket with some minor tearing along the edges; The Formation of Hell: Death and Retribution in the Ancient and Early Christian Worlds tells the story of how the ancient and early Christian world conceived of hell and how this conception influenced the way they treated death and retribution. Bernstein examines the views of early Christians and how their understanding of hell shaped the way they viewed death and the afterlife. He looks at the evidence from scripture, philosophy, and mythology to show how hell evolved from a place of punishment to a place of eternal torment.; 392 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. clean, unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing with very minor shelfwear, else in Fine condition in a Very Good+ dust-jacket that is scuffed with soiling to the rear; Death and retribution were central concerns of ancient and early Christian thinkers, and the Formation of Hell provides a comprehensive exploration of these themes. Alan Bernstein offers a fresh and insightful perspective on a range of topics, including the afterlife, theodicy, eschatology, and the origins of Christianity.; 8vo; 391 pages.…

Hardback. Condition: Used: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDAncient History: To C 500 CE: Very good hardcover with dust jacket. Clean pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. dj. Dustjacket. LCC: 938308.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. "An absorbing history."Washington Post Book World.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Very Good+ dust jacket.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 416 pages.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. An absorbing history. -Washington Post Book World.