Isbn: 9780801428937 - the formation of hell: death and retribution in the ancient and early christian worlds (38 risultati)

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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. Condizione: Very Good. The Formation of Hell: Death and Retribution in the Ancient and Early Christian Worlds This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

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

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: 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. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. clean, unmarked copy.

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Condizione: FINE. 1993. Hardcover. Dust jacket now in clear plastic BRODART protector. 392pp. Index. FINE.

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Condizione: VERY GOOD. 1993. Hardcover. Dust jacket now in clear plastic BRODART protector. 392pp. Index. VERY GOOD. Ex-college library with the usual treatments. Textblock appears clean. Binding sound. Covers bright.

1/4 Cloth. Condizione: 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. Condizione: Very good condition. dj. Dustjacket. LCC: 938308.

1/4 Cloth. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: 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.…

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

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