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Sheol: see hell hell, in Western monotheistic religions, eternal abode of souls damned by the judgment of God. The souls in hell are deprived forever of the sight of God. The punishment of hell is generally analogized to earthly fire. ..... Click the link for more information. . Sheol Old Testament 1. the abode of the dead 2. hell Sheol (or Tophet) gloomy place of departed, unhappy souls. [Judaism: NCE, 1219] See : Hell Sheol abode of the dead. [Hebrew Theology: Brewer Dictionary, 499] See : Underworld How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"I see no other way, Ja," I said, "though I can assure you that I would rather go to Sheol after Perry than to Phutra. Of course these iron dudes of the Round Table would think it was scandalous, and maybe raise Sheol about it, but as for me, give me comfort first, and style after- wards. |
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