Originally written by Uriah Smith in 1873, this book deals with whether or not the dead are conscious, the soul is immortal, and the wicked will be eternally tortured. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the disputes over these teachings almost every relevant text is brought to bear on the controversies at issue. It deals solely with biblical interpretation on the doctrines concerning the state of the dead. Using Scripture alone, Smith decisively destroys the doctrines of the immortality of the soul and eternal torment. All people on either side of the dispute, whether they agree or deny that people have souls that go to heaven, hell or purgatory upon death, will find this book spiritually profitable to read. 356 pg PB