Historically, the key passage on hell in the Gospels is Jesus’ teaching about the sheep and the goats. Jesus, the Son of Man, banishes the accursed to “the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matt. 25:41). Does this “eternal fire” denote pain or extinction? John answers this question: “The devil…was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur…[and] will be tormented day and night for ever and ever” (Rev. 20:10). Here fire denotes torment. And this torment, not obliteration, lies ahead for the Devil, evil angels, and all unrepentant human beings.

Robert Peterson

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		August 1994	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2	lb	Vine-ripened tomatoes; chopped
1	md	Green bell pepper; chopped
1	md	Red bell pepper; chopped
1	sm	Fresh jalapeno chili; or to taste, seeded
		; and chopped (wear
		; rubber gloves)
1	sm	Onion; chopped
1	md	Cucumber; peeled, seeded, and
		; chopped
3	lg	Garlic cloves; minced and mashed
		; to a paste with 3/4
		; teaspoon salt
		Enough white bread; crusts removed and
		; bread torn into
		; pieces, to measure
		; 2 cups (about 4
		; slices)
3	tb	Red-wine vinegar; or to taste
3	tb	Olive oil
		Ice water for thinning soup
		Croutons and finely diced tomato; green bell pepper,
		; and cucumber for
		; garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

In a blender puree chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeno, onion, and
cucumber, garlic paste, bread, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Force puree through a coarse sieve into a bowl and chill soup at least 6
hours or overnight.
Thin soup with ice water and serve topped with croutons and finely diced
vegetables.
Makes 6 1/2 cups.
Gourmet August 1994
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