Georges Minois' 'History of Hell' Reissued in Spanish
Editorial Siruela has released a new edition of Georges Minois' 'History of Hell' in Spanish. First published in 1994, the work explores the concept of hell from ancient times to its intricate Christian interpretations. Minois posits that hell embodies societal fears and obsessions, evolving through various interpretations and discussions rather than being strictly a biblical concept. He critiques Christianity's contradiction regarding eternal punishment and denounces the 'pastoral of fear' as a means of social manipulation. The updated preface responds to Pope Francis's comments on the nonexistence of hell, proposing that hell is evident in today's crises. This 168-page book, translated by Susana Prieto Mori, is available for €18.95 (paper) / €9.99 (e-book). Minois, a French historian born in 1946, authored this work.
Key facts
- Georges Minois' 'History of Hell' reissued in Spanish by Editorial Siruela.
- Originally published in 1994.
- Traces hell from the Epic of Gilgamesh to modern times.
- Argues hell is a cultural construct reflecting societal fears.
- Christian hell developed over centuries, not fully in Gospels.
- Saint Augustine reinforced idea of perpetual damnation.
- Hell used as tool for social control via 'pastoral of fear'.
- New preface addresses Pope Francis controversy on hell's existence.
- Minois claims hell now manifests on Earth through wars, terrorism, environmental crises.
- Book translated by Susana Prieto Mori, 168 pages, €18.95 paper / €9.99 e-book.
- Minois is a French historian and CIRET member.
Entities
Artists
- Georges Minois
- Susana Prieto Mori
- Pope Francis
- Saint Augustine
Institutions
- Editorial Siruela
- Centre International de Recherches et d'Études Transdisciplinaires (CIRET)
Locations
- France