Introduction to the Special Issue “On the Problem of Hell: Comparative Historical and Philosophical Perspectives”

Key Points

• To investigate the concept of hell through various philosophical and historical lenses within the Christian tradition.
• Comparative analysis of historical texts
• Philosophical inquiry into the nature of hell
• Exploration of different theological interpretations
• Identifies diverse beliefs regarding hell across different Christian traditions
• Examines the implications of these beliefs on moral and ethical considerations
• Highlights historical changes in the understanding of hell