Victory over death -RARE! (original) (raw)

1884, London : Wm. Isbister Limited 56 Ludgate Hill

Spirits in Prison ( a rare unkown work to most Believers to serious researchers) and a (aged like fine wine ) writing of old (1884)is a deep theological exploration of eschatology—what happens after death. Through his scholarly lens, Plumptre reexamines key Christian doctrines, such as the fate of souls, the concept of purgatory, and the possibility of redemption after death. Rather than rigidly adhering to traditional interpretations, he challenges readers to consider more compassionate perspectives, including the fate of non-Christians and those who may have never heard the Gospel. Plumptre dives into controversial subjects like Christ’s descent into Hell, the nature of the "spirits in prison" referenced in 1 Peter 3:19, and the nuances of the afterlife found in both the Old and New Testaments. He engages with various theological perspectives, including Protestant and Roman Catholic views on salvation, hell, and eternal damnation, offering fresh interpretations of these themes. What sets this book apart is Plumptre’s ability to synthesize historical traditions, scriptural foundations, and contemporary theological thought from his era, engaging readers with complex discussions on topics like conditional immortality and the "wider hope" for salvation. His treatment of prayers for the dead and the Athanasian Creed’s "damnatory clauses" provides a critical and thoughtful analysis of long-held beliefs. This book is an invitation to reflect deeply on the mercy of God, the role of divine justice, and the eternal fate of souls, making it a work of enduring theological significance. - CONTENTS - • The Old Testament in its Bearings on the Life After Death • The Teaching of the New Testament as to the Life After Death • The Descent into Hell • I. Historical Tradition • II. The Scriptural Foundation • The Eschatology of the Early Church • The Modern Anathemas of Romanists and Protestants • The Salvation of the Heathen • The History of the Wider Hope in English Theology • Modern German Thought in its Relation to Eschatology • Prayers for the Dead • The Doctrine of Purgatory • Conditional Immortality • The Teaching of Bishop Butler as to the Life After Death • Correspondence with a Roman Catholic Priest • The Word "Eternal" • The Damnatory Clauses of the Athanasian Creed • The Activities of the Intermediate State TAGS : Spirits in prison, life after death, eschatology, Christian theology, divine justice, purgatory, Christ’s descent into hell, salvation of souls, prayers for the dead, spiritual redemption, eternal damnation, biblical interpretation, conditional immortality, the wider hope, intermediate state, theological debates, Roman Catholic views, Protestant eschatology, eternal life, judgment after death, the fate of the heathen, Old Testament on death, 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