Depictions of Hell in Cultures Around the World

By: Smith, Kaelyn

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Throughout the ages, man has contemplated the nature of life and death and the question of what happens to us after we die. In many cultures, it is believed that our souls survive in an afterlife, a paradise. Many cultures also, however, believe in a realm of punishment for those who do not achieve salvation. The idea of Hell is found in many belief systems, though in different iterations and with countless variations, even within a single faith. This book examines the various conceptions of Hell and its ruler (or rulers) in major religions of the world past and present including Ancient Greek, Buddhist, Shinto, and the three Abrahamic faiths. Additionally, it discusses the role of Hell in popular culture with specific attention to Dante's "Inferno," Rodin's "The Gates of Hell" and Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights."

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241683735
• ISBN13: 9781241683733
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"