Origins of Hell - A Social Tool for Population Control? | MythVision

THE INVENTION OF HELL: From Ancient Shadows to Eternal Fire

Explore the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of hell in this comprehensive documentary. From ancient Mesopotamian burial beliefs to the vivid infernos of Dante and the doctrines of medieval Christianity, this video uncovers how the concept of eternal punishment developed over thousands of years.

Through rigorous historical and theological analysis, we examine:

Early underworlds in Sumerian, Egyptian, and Israelite traditions

Zoroastrian dualism and its influence on Jewish and Christian eschatology

Greek and Roman contributions to the afterlife narrative

The emergence of Gehenna, Sheol, and the symbolism behind fire and darkness

The transformation of hell into a theological weapon of fear and control

We also consider modern critiques of eternal punishment, highlighting how contemporary scholars, theologians, and traditions are rethinking this ancient doctrine.

This presentation invites viewers to ask:
Is hell a divine revelation or a human construction?

📚 Featuring insights from scholars like Bart Ehrman, Marilyn McCord Adams, and Alan Bernstein.
🎨 Includes references to literature, art, theology, and cultural anthropology.
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00:00 – Intro to Hell
01:00 – Ancient Underworlds
06:00 – Zoroastrian Influence
10:00 – Greek & Roman Concepts
14:00 – Jewish Apocalypticism
18:00 – Early Christianity
22:00 – Origen vs. Augustine
27:00 – Dante’s Inferno
31:00 – Environmental Imagery
36:00 – Darkness & Fear
38:00 – Scholarly Origins
40:00 – Biblical Reinterpretation
42:00 – Moral Critiques
44:00 – Hell as Control
45:30 – Doctrinal Evolution
47:00 – Final Reflections

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