The Origin and History of the Doctrine of Eternal Punishment

This book was first published in 1855 and is still one of the best resources covering the doctrine of Hell. Thomas B. Thayer covers doctrinal development found in heathen writings and how it found it's way into Jewish Theology. He discusses the new Testament teachings and the early church fathers view about endless punishment. He also covers the Greek words translated as eternal, everlasting and forever.
Included in this volume is a biography of Thomas Thayer written by the Rev. George H, Emerson