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Tag: Gehenna

Where is hell?

Where is hell? In 1979, archaeologists began excavating in the area that is believed to be ancient Gehenna. The Valley of Gehenna is outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem and was the town dump. In the Bible, Gehenna is often translated as Hell. Fires were common – it was hell on earth.… Continue reading Where is hell?

Published February 20, 2025
Categorized as Pastor Paul's Ponderings and Letters Tagged Gehenna, hell, Sun City AZ, UCC

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