The word heaven usually brings to mind images of white clouds, radiant light, and peaceful bliss, and is believed to be the eternal habitation in the afterlife for the righteous. On the other hand, the word hell brings to mind images of darkness, fire, and agonizing torment, and is believed to be the eternal habitation in the afterlife for the wicked. These images have been imprinted into our minds for many generations.
But are they accurate portrayals of the afterlife according to the Bible? Or are they created out of cultural evolution and assimilation? To answer this question, we will carefully explore the biblical, historical, and archaeological records.
to uncover the truth about how the ancients viewed heaven and hell.