In the teachings of Jesus and subsequent rabbinic literature, Gehenna transitioned from a place on a map to a state of being. It was described as a place of "unquenchable fire" and "gnashing of teeth." However, the interpretation of this fire varies significantly across traditions:

The Valley of Hinnom: From Geography to Gehenna The concept of Gehenna stands as one of the most potent symbols of divine judgment in Western religious thought. Unlike the Greek Hades or the Hebrew Sheol , which often denote a neutral underworld for the dead, Gehenna carries a specific weight of moral consequence and transformative suffering. Its journey from a physical ravine in Jerusalem to a metaphysical realm of fire reveals how human history and geography shape our understanding of the afterlife.

Should I focus on a view (Jewish vs. Christian vs. Islamic)?