In this episode of Byte-Geist, we dive into the fiery depths of one of Christianity's most enduring and controversial concepts: Hell!!! Together, let's challenge the traditional depictions of eternal damnation through a lively discussion with Dr. Rodney Duke, a biblical scholar and distinguished professor at Appalachian State University. Known for his insightful scholarship and engaging teaching style, Dr. Duke has just the right expertise to help us explore what the New Testament really says about Hell and how these interpretations have evolved over time. Together, we’ll uncover the historical, cultural, and linguistic contexts that have shaped Christian understandings of the afterlife.

For more on Dr. Duke's work, see the following links and be sure to check out his online devotionals.

Devotional Blog: https://dukesdevotional.blogspot.com/

Scholarly Work: Rodney Duke, "Eternal Torment or Destruction? Interpreting Final Judgment Texts" Evangelical Quarterly 88.3 (2016/17) 237-58.  https://brill.com/view/journals/evqu/88/3/article-p237_4.xml
Rodney Duke, “The Idiom of ‘Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth’ in the Gospels: A Funerary Formula,” Perspectives in Religious Studies 47.3 (2020) 283-98.

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