Understanding The Origin Of ‘Heaven And Hell’

Understanding The Origin Of ‘Heaven And Hell’

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Religion scholar Bart Ehrman says the notion of eternal rewards and punishments isn’t found in the Old Testament or in the teachings of Jesus. Ehrman traces the origin of these ideas in his new book, ‘Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife.‘