2. In eschatology, there is the idea that there is no heaven we inherit,
but that this earth and what is here and observable with the physical senses is all there is to reality. The promises of God are all viewed as belonging to earth and only the literal earthly fulfillment is in view, much like the Jehovah's Witnesses share in their eschatology. Of course, as with monism, not all Hebrews viewed it this way. The Pharisees are an example of a sect of Hebrews who were more like the Greeks in their way of thinking. As you know, the Greeks got their views about the immortality of the soul and the existence of angels and monotheism (One God) from Plato. Rather than the seen world being what is real, it is the unseen world. Remember Plato's talk of "forms"? Early church fathers like Justin Martyr argued that Plato got his views from Moses.
Hey David.
What evidence does he present? Doe she actually say that he got his ideas from Moses or does Justin Martyr assert this from his own beliefs?
The interesting thing here is that the early Hebrews often considered their culture to be superior to that of others. They had pride in the fact that they were descended from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We see similar tendencies expressed here from various members on this list who think that anything other than the ancient Hebrew mindset is sure to fall into deception and gross misunderstanding. The feeling that the Hebrew mindset is superior becomes so strong that it often becomes a basis for fellowship and for discernment of right and wrong. It even leads to the rejection of Greek words, so that "Peter" as a name is rejected and replaced with "Cephas" instead. The name "Paul" is rejected and replaced with "Sha'ul." The name "Jesus" is rejected and replaced with "Yeshua" or "Yahshua." The general idea is that if it is Hebrew it is good and of God, but if it is from Greek origin it is bad. Therefore, start thinking and talking like a Hebrew and you will find godliness. :-) Get the idea?
Are they serious about this? You mean I am going to have to learn Greek and Hebrew to grow in grace?
Pete
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