Geyser-Fouche, Ananda B.2015-11-252015-11-252015-10-14Geyser-Fouche, A., 2015, ‘Hemel en hel’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 71(3), Art. #3092, 7 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v71i3.3092.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v71i3.3092http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50617Any conversation on ‘heaven and hell’ is nothing else but a conversation about ‘life after death’. To understand the concept of heaven, earth and hell as described in the biblical context and surrounding cultures, it is important to understand their concept of the cosmos and creation. Different perspectives of the universe lead to different ideas about life after death. Apocalyptic thoughts brought new perspectives to the understanding of life after death. All these different views can only be understood within the context in which they developed. Due to scientific results, the perception of the cosmos changed, urging us today to interpret ancient models metaphorically.en© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.WêreldbeeldLewe na die doodTekste met apokaliptiese perspektieweDescendit ad infernaHemel en helHeaven and hellEschatologyDivine JusticeTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle