The "Nine Circles of Hell" is a construct created by Dante Alighieri for his "Divine Comedy" to allow him to try to describe what he thought Hell might be like.
It has no prior basis in theology or tradition.
limbo is a peaceful place where sinners do not suffer physical pain
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Hell Below Zero was created in 1954.
There is a holding place mentioned in the scriptures for those who have not repented and received God's mercy offered through the Blood of Jesus Christ. This "holding place" is like a "Federal Penitentiary" for those who are waiting to stand before the Almighty Judge of mankind - it is called "Hades" or "Hell." Once each of Hell's occupants stand before the Judge, the scriptures declare "And death and hell were cast into the Lake of Fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the Lake of Fire." (Revelation 20:14 - 15)
Dante's "Inferno," the first part of his epic poem "The Divine Comedy," explores the theme of divine justice through a portrayal of hell, where souls are punished for their sins. The narrative follows Dante's journey through the nine circles of hell, guided by the Roman poet Virgil. Each circle corresponds to different sins and their respective punishments, emphasizing the moral and ethical consequences of one's actions in life. Overall, "Inferno" serves as a reflection on sin, redemption, and the human condition.
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As the reverse of Dante's nine circles of hell
In Dante Alighieri's Divina Commedia there are nine circles of Hell. Allegorically, the Inferno represents the Christian soul seeing sin for what it really is, and the three beasts (a lion, a leopard, and a she-wolf) represent three types of sin: the self-indulgent, the violent, and the malicious. These three types of sin also provide the three main divisions of Dante's Hell: Upper Hell (the first 5 Circles) for the self-indulgent sins; Circles 6 and 7 for the violent sins; and Circles 8 and 9 for the malicious sins.
Nope -- That's just in Dante's Inferno
According to Chinese tradition there are 18 circles of hell (not separate hells) and the 18th and is for the most despicable criminals. (murderers, rapists, etc)
9 Circles of Hell in Dante's Inferno (the Divine Comedy)
They represent the different levels of sin.
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In Dante's Inferno, the circles of Hell are described as descending in circles of increasing severity of punishment, with the ninth circle being reserved for traitors. It is known as Cocytus, a frozen lake where traitors are imprisoned in the ice.
limbo is a peaceful place where sinners do not suffer physical pain
There are several words which depict the concept of "Hell" in the Latin language. Some examples are "inferos" and "abyssus".