Where did the concept of hell come from?

by taldarus

The damned for eternity stuff, is Catholic in origin? Or is it more modern/older than that?

A quick search shows 'proof' of Jesus talking about 'hell and damnation', but it feels cherry picked.

So what's the scoop?

hatheaded

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