The Myth of Hell: Manipulative Propaganda of The Saints | Dr. Dennis MacDonald

This eye-opening video dives deep into the historical and cultural layers behind the concept of Hell. Discover how this once obscure idea evolved into a tool of control, wielded by saints and religious leaders throughout history. Dr. MacDonald, a renowned scholar, meticulously debunks the myth of Hell, using a blend of historical evidence, theological insights, and critical analysis. Join us on this enlightening journey that challenges long-held beliefs and sheds light on how these fiery tales were used to manipulate societies. Whether you're a devout believer, a curious skeptic, or simply a lover of history, this video is a must-watch. It's time to question the narratives we've been told and discover the reality that lies beneath. Don't miss out on this provocative exploration – it might just change the way you think about the afterlife and the power of myths. Subscribe, like, and share for more truth-revealing content! Sign up here for Dennis MacDonald's course "Reading The Gospels With One Eye on Greek Poetry" - https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/homeric-mimesis Grab his book here - https://amzn.to/47RRlGG Subscribe to our second channel @mythvisionTV ============================== **SIGN UP FOR RECOMMENDED ONLINE COURSES HERE** Dr. James Tabor's "Jesus and The Dead Sea Scrolls" https://mythvisionpodcast.com/dss Dr. James Tabor's "Creating Jesus: Why Mark’s Gospel Was Forgotten?" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/firstgospel Dr. Robyn Faith Walsh's course "Paul's Legacy" www.mythvisionpodcast.com/paulslegacy Dr. Robyn Faith Walsh's course "The Gospels Masterclass" https://mythvisionpodcast.com/gospels Sign up here for Dennis MacDonald's course "Reading The Gospels With One Eye on Greek Poetry - https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/homeric-mimesis Dr. Kipp Davis Course "The Real Ancient Israelite Religions" https://mythvisionpodcast.com/israelite-religions Dr. Richard Carrier's Course "New Testament Studies For Everyone." https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/nt-studies Dr. M. David Litwa's course - "The Ancient Greek Mysteries & Christianity" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/mysterycults Dr. Dale C. Allison Jr's course - "The Quest For The Historical Jesus" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/jesus-quest Sign up for Bart Ehrman's course Scribal Corruption of Scripture - https://mythvisionpodcast.com/corruption Dr. Bart D. Ehrman's Mark course "The Unknown Jesus" https://mythvisionpodcast.com/unknown-jesus Dr. Bart D. Ehrman's course – "Finding Moses" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/moses Dr. Bart D. Ehrman's course - "Other Virgin Births In Antiquity" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/virgins 7 hour resurrection debate Bart Ehrman vs Mike Licona "Resurrection" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/resurrection Dr. Bart D. Ehrman's Genesis "In The Beginning" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/genesis Dr. Bart D. Ehrman's "Christmas" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/christmas Dr. Bart D. Ehrman's "Did Jesus call himself God" https://www.mythvisionpodcast.com/bart ====================================== RECOMMENDED ONLINE COURSES HERE 👉 https://linktr.ee/mythvision **GET RECOMMENDED BOOKS HERE: 👉 https://amzn.to/35FqNYf Please consider helping support MythVision's work by joining the Patreon or contributing a one-time donation through my links below: MythVision Website: 🔥 https://mythvisionpodcast.com/ MythVision Patreon: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/mythvision MythVision Paypal: 👉 https://www.paypal.me/dereklambert7 Cashapp: 👉 $rewiredaddiction Venmo: 👉 @Derek-Lambert-9 Email MythVision: 👉 mythvisionpodcast@gmail.com 👉👉 Checkout MVP Courses to find new and upcoming online courses: https://mvp-courses.com/ =========================== Chapters: 00:00:00 - Journey through Christian Literature 00:01:09 - The Conversion of the Cannibals 00:02:22 - Torments of the Netherworld 00:03:24 - The Descent of Jesus into the Netherworld 00:04:27 - The Liberation of the Dead from Hades 00:05:36 - The Christian Universalist View of Hell 00:06:42 - Dante's Inferno and Political Critique 00:07:45 - The Art of Depicting Hell 00:08:53 - Fear of Hell in Modern Preaching 00:09:54 - Mythologizing Heaven and Hell 00:11:01 - The Meaning of Heaven and Hell 00:12:06 - The Knife of Lie and Zoroastrianism 00:13:07 - Greco-Roman Mythology and Intertextuality 00:14:13 - The Universality of Mythologies and their Psychological and Sociological Functions 00:15:13 - The Myth of the Second Death 00:16:12 - The Power of Religious Jokes 00:17:15 - Literary Torments and Foreign Influences #mythvision #MythVisionPodcast #Hell