Gehenna is a Greek word that comes from the Hebrew word Ge-Hinnom, which means “Valley of Hinnom.” Other names include: “the high place of Topheth,” the “Valley of Ben Hinnom,” and “The Valley of Slaughter.”
Did Jesus go to Hell? Taking a look at one of the most mysterious, overlooked, and misunderstood stories in the Bible.
In the book of Judges, there is a troubling story about Jephthah’s Daughter, a rash vow, and a human sacrifice. Over the centuries, interpretations surrounding this passage have been controversial. Commentators across all denominations hold very different opinions about what the text says and how we should understand it.