Some notes about the ultimate punishment: Gehenna in Medieval Jewish philosophy

Hannah Kasher

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the meaning of Gehenna (Hell) as an ultimate punishment that manifests itself in the sinner’s suffering after death. The various traditions present the torments of Gehenna as unbearable and continuous; they may be temporary, of short duration, or permanent, lasting forever.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-104
Number of pages20
JournalDiné Israel
Volume31
StatePublished - 2017

Bibliographical note

המאמר בשפה האנגלית

IHP Publications

  • ihp
  • גיהנום
  • Hell
  • עונש ביהדות
  • פילוסופיה יהודית של ימי הביניים
  • Jewish philosophy -- Middle Ages, 500-1500

RAMBI Publications

  • RAMBI Publications
  • Hell -- Judaism
  • Jewish philosophy -- Middle Ages, 500-1500
  • Hell in rabbinical literature

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