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That All Shall Be Saved

Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation

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A stunning reexamination of one of the essential tenets of Christian belief from one of the most provocative and admired writers on religion today.

The great fourth-century church father Basil of Caesarea once observed that, in his time, most Christians believed that hell was not everlasting, and that all would eventually attain salvation. But today, this view is no longer prevalent within Christian communities.

In this momentous book, David Bentley Hart makes the case that nearly two millennia of dogmatic tradition have misled readers on the crucial matter of universal salvation. On the basis of the earliest Christian writings, theological tradition, scripture, and logic, Hart argues that if God is the good creator of all, he is the savior of all, without fail. And if he is not the savior of all, the Kingdom is only a dream, and creation something considerably worse than a nightmare. But it is not so. There is no such thing as eternal damnation; all will be saved.

With great rhetorical power, wit, and emotional range, Hart offers a new perspective on one of Christianity's most important themes.

©2019 David Bentley Hart (P)2019 Tantor Bible Study Bibles & Bible Study Christianity Ethics & Morality Philosophy Religious Studies Morality Tradition Universal Salvation
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Morally obvious. Meta physically necessary. Like he says - it shouldn't even need writing a book about, but I am glad he took the trouble. Plus, he is hilarious, in only that way which an exasperated, dry humoured, grumpy old git can be.. Excellent stuff all round. One more 'shadow' hurried away by the light of love and reason.

Graham Roberts-- great stuff!

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I can't put into words what this book means to me. I found it life-changing. An inescapably coherent, demolition of a lifelong stronghold. Thanks for your efforts David Bentley Heart.

An unflinching powerhouse. Wonderful.

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I feel so honored to have read this book because it just makes so much sense! He is insanely smart and I didn't understand some of the vocabulary but every point he makes just brings me to life and gives me so much clarity!

MAKES PERFECT SENSE!

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I wasn't a universalist. I listened to the arguments. Now I am a universalist. So I guess the book did its job. DBH raises many issues I hadn't thought of and this book certainly makes you confront the absurdity of eternal punishment. Well worth the effort.... even if ultimately, you don't agree with his conclusions. But the case he makes is compelling!

This book changed my mind

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I felt I heard an excellent and concise argument against Hell. Although the book was on universal salvation. I am not sure the case for universal salvation is as strong in the book and further reading on my part may be required. I feel basing a presumption on all shall be saved was only God will be all in all is a large theological jump.

Good argument against Hell

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