“Of all the theological errors commonly held today, the most popular is surely the denial of the doctrine of hell.”
—Msgr. Charles Pope
Even self-described Christians question whether God would consign anyone to hell. Msgr. Pope explains this false perception: “If it exists at all, it is largely empty, except perhaps for a few serial killers or genocidal maniacs like Hitler.” People who adopt this belief are ignoring Jesus’s teachings that instruct the exact opposite.
In The Hell There Is, Msgr. Pope defends the doctrine of hell against doubters and skeptics. The reader will learn how God has largely been refashioned and trivialized in much of modern thinking. The God of Scripture has been replaced by the “Jesus I know,” who would never impose demands on anyone. As in the past, those nowadays who invent their own god engage in idolatry. By denying the existence of hell, they choose a false god who is indifferent to their spiritual condition over the true God who makes demands on those He desires to save.
Msgr. Pope argues persuasively why hell plays a central role in God’s plan of salvation, based on a detailed examination of the scriptural evidence. A thorough explication of the teachings of Jesus on hell provides a convincing refutation of commonly heard claims that He never spoke about eternal punishment. Important questions about hell are answered completely based on sources from both Scripture and Tradition, including theologically sound insights from Dante’s Inferno. Through this edifying book, readers will come to better understand, and renew belief in, the doctrine of hell.
- Format:
- Hardbound
- Publish:
- 03/04/2025
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10 Reviews
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Clear Catholic teachings on the afterlife, focusing on the reality of Hell especially as Christ taught often.
Easy reading, plain exposition of revelation on the truth about Hell.
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The More Unpopular It Is, The More We Must Preach It
Msgr. Pope has written an excellent introduction to the doctrine of hell. Many, even within the Cath…
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Hard Truth Charitably Delivered
Modern man has turned to convenience and comfort in this life as the summit of all achievements, and…
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A desperately needed cause for holy conviction
I just finished this book and already know that I'll be using several points from this book to …
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The 35 doctors of the church / The hell there is
I’m really happy to purchase in your prestigious company! All the books I read enrich me spiritually…
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Thank you for always publishing the hard truths!
Wow. Just wow. Thank you TAN for always staying faithful to the Church and publishing the “hard” boo…
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Great read for people who downplay Hell
Msgr. Pope speaks in clear, easy to understand language. I could not put this book down once I star…
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Great read for people who downplay Hell
Msgr. Pope speaks in clear, easy to understand language. I could not put this book down once I star…
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Hell Is Real, But Don’t Panic! Monsignor Pope Will Help You Find The Narrow Path!
Monsignor Charles Pope has written the best treatment of Hell to keep you focused on the narrow path…
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