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  • That All Shall Be Saved

  • Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation
  • Written by: David Bentley Hart
  • Narrated by: Derek Perkins
  • Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

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That All Shall Be Saved

Written by: David Bentley Hart
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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A stunning reexamination of one of the essential tenets of Christian belief from one of the most provocative and admired writers on religion today. 

The great fourth-century church father Basil of Caesarea once observed that, in his time, most Christians believed that hell was not everlasting, and that all would eventually attain salvation. But today, this view is no longer prevalent within Christian communities. 

In this momentous book, David Bentley Hart makes the case that nearly two millennia of dogmatic tradition have misled readers on the crucial matter of universal salvation. On the basis of the earliest Christian writings, theological tradition, scripture, and logic, Hart argues that if God is the good creator of all, he is the savior of all, without fail. And if he is not the savior of all, the Kingdom is only a dream, and creation something considerably worse than a nightmare. But it is not so. There is no such thing as eternal damnation; all will be saved. 

With great rhetorical power, wit, and emotional range, Hart offers a new perspective on one of Christianity's most important themes.

©2019 David Bentley Hart (P)2019 Tantor

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Wonderful.

The must-read book for anyone puzzled or troubled or mystified by the “infernal isn’t orthodoxy” or the belief in a realm of eternal torment for the damned. Hart’s good sense and scholarly expertise and courage are liberating and exhilarating. Get it, read it, share it.

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Universalism without Gracr

While a Universalist myself, I found DBH's analysis harsh and uncharitable reducing any views contrary as self deluded "moral imbicility" (a term he uses frequently). He supports his argument by dismissing gross oversimplifications of concepts of freedom and personhood, and fails to subject his own definitions to such scrutiny. That said I did enjoy his exegetical and historical sections.

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The Joy of Salvation

We shall be saved. Repent, sinners! The Lord is Near. No more excuses. No more equivocation. Your salvation is happening.

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Dare We Hope?

Hart does a beautiful job asking not only if all in the end will be saved, but if there is even any other option to a Christian. A wonderful book for anyone considering their faith anew or questioning, or who has taken the time to really wrestle with the idea of truly eternal punishment. He treats the topic logically, Scripturally, and from the thought of the saints - would highly recommend! Do be aware that the vocabulary can be fairly high-level and he clearly has a poetic side, so that can make listening a bit challenging at moments. PS the narrator was fantastic!

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