Project Gutenberg 2012-07-11 Public domain in the USA. 193 Wheeler, J. M. (Joseph Mazzini) 1850 1898 Wheeler, Joseph Mazzini Wheeler, Joseph M. The Christian Doctrine of Hell Produced by David Widger "The Christian Doctrine of Hell" by J. M. Wheeler is a critical examination of the concept of hell within Christian theology written in the late 19th century. This theological treatise delves into the implications and historical context of the doctrine of eternal punishment, which the author terms one of the most appalling superstitions in human belief. Wheeler argues that the belief in hell has led to significant psychological harm for individuals, particularly the sensitive and weak-minded, and critiques the biblical foundations and interpretations that support this doctrine. In the book, Wheeler outlines the various scriptural references that describe hell and eternal punishment, including passages from the New Testament that he believes affirm the doctrine's legitimacy. He contrasts early Christian beliefs with contemporary interpretations that seek to diminish the severity of hell. Throughout the work, he highlights the psychological and social ramifications of the doctrine, asserting that the fear of eternal damnation has historically fueled persecution, intolerance, and a culture of suffering within Christianity. Ultimately, Wheeler argues that the doctrine of hell is inextricably linked to the broader structure of Christian belief, claiming that its rejection would undermine the very foundation of Christianity itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Hell BT Text Category: History - Religious Category: Psychiatry/Psychology Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 59494 2025-07-16T10:14:07.493111 text/html 36097 2024-10-23T09:34:10 text/html 88589 2025-07-16T10:14:11.147095 application/epub+zip 87361 2025-07-16T10:14:09.081097 application/epub+zip 87362 2025-07-16T10:14:08.060117 application/epub+zip 191859 2025-07-16T10:14:12.643123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185238 2025-07-16T10:14:10.541085 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148964 2022-09-18T12:05:28.970793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49893 2025-07-16T10:14:07.246202 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49661 2024-11-27T14:09:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17107 2025-07-16T10:14:12.758092 application/rdf+xml 13789 2025-07-16T10:14:08.536144 image/jpeg 3464 2025-07-16T10:14:08.296135 image/jpeg 85686 2025-07-16T10:14:07.499174 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog