Hell book complete

[steve]

My book on the three views of hell is now complete and going to the publishers. It should trim out at around 300 pages, unless the publishers make significant cuts. I don't know how many changes they may suggest before it is in its final form, but, if things go with them as they went with the Revelation book, there may not be much requiring revision.

I believe that the Revised Revelation book is supposed to come out in June. I have not heard a release date for the hell book, but I expect it to be in the fall. The title is still being negotiated.

As in the Revelation book, this one also depends very heavily on quotes from many authorities (primarily to keep my opinions out of the limelight). I cited our own mattrose (Matthew Rose) more than once among the scholars, so he will now have his name in print with a major publisher. Hopefully, we will be seeing his books soon!

[Candlepower]

The subject of this book is certainly gaining interest, it seems to me. For generations, multitudes of believers (including me) have been bumping around in the fog about this important doctrine (thanks to both the ignorant speculations and the stale "traditions of men" that pass for Biblical doctrines). This topic has needed an author who is a scholar unfettered by denominational dictates and obligated only to the truth. So, I eagerly anticipate a breath of fresh air and a clear light on hell. Wow, does the Church need this!

[john6809]

That's great news, Steve. Wish I could get a copy of it before the publishers make changes.

[Singalphile]

Excellent and congratulations! I pray that the publishing process will be smooth and quick and that the book will bless and edify.

[PR]

Steve, will they be available on Kindle?

Thanks

Phil

[steve]

I don't know. I suppose that will be up to the publisher. I hope so.

[steve7150]

Hopefully will make it to the NY Times best seller list.

Maybe it can be called "What you always wanted to know about Hell but were afraid to ask."

[mattrose]

I'm glad to hear it will be coming out fairly soon. I'll admit, though, that it'll be sorta weird seeing my name referenced in there, haha

I was disappointed a couple weeks ago when Greg Boyd mentioned his book "The Crucifixion of the Warrior God" won't be out for like another year. I had been hoping it could be some of my summer reading. I think NT Wright's 4th volume is coming out soon too. Should be a good next 12 months for Christian books!

[darinhouston]

I'm glad to hear it will be coming out fairly soon. I'll admit, though, that it'll be sorta weird seeing my name referenced in there, haha

I was disappointed a couple weeks ago when Greg Boyd mentioned his book "The Crucifixion of the Warrior God" won't be out for like another year. I had been hoping it could be some of my summer reading. I think NT Wright's 4th volume is coming out soon too. Should be a good next 12 months for Christian books!

Is that his "big book on Paul" we've been waiting for? Both sound good -- I assume Boyd's book is on the atonement? Steve, that might be another "x views" book for you -- Atonement: Four Views... I can hardly wait!

Is this book in the same general format as the Revelation book? parallel commentary? I sure enjoy your extended prose when supporting a particular view you actually hold and would love to see a book-length treatment of a particular subject (you, too, Matt!) or a series of full length topical articles on a variety of subjects (maybe a "stuff you thought you knew" sort of book).

[mattrose]

Is that his "big book on Paul" we've been waiting for?

Yes, I think it is due out soon

I assume Boyd's book is on the atonement?

Actually, no. It is an attempt to reconcile the violence of the Old Testament God with picture of God we have in Jesus Christ.