Gehetnai

In the , Jesus used the physical imagery of Gehenna —the unquenchable fires and the "worm that does not die"—as a metaphor for the final destination of the wicked. Gey Ben Hinnom The literal "Valley of the Son of Hinnom". Theological Symbol A place of divine punishment or spiritual atonement. Jewish Eschatology

| Tradition | View of Gehenna | |-----------|----------------| | (Rabbinic) | A place of purification for the wicked (up to 12 months); after cleansing, most souls ascend to Olam Ha-Ba (the World to Come). A few irredeemable souls are destroyed. | | Christianity (NT) | Described by Jesus as a place of “unquenchable fire” (Mark 9:43-48) and “outer darkness” (Matthew 8:12). Often equated with eternal punishment. | | Islam (similar term Jahannam ) | A layer of Hell; fiery punishment for the unrighteous, though some interpretations allow eventual release. | gehetnai

is a term with deep historical and religious roots, evolving from a physical location in the ancient world to a complex spiritual concept in modern theology. In the , Jesus used the physical imagery