Pedrito
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Pedrito was fascinated by the ‘annihilation’ thread.
He did not begin to review it until it had reached an advanced state.
Once he did, it seemed to raise more questions than it answered.
It was shut down before he could post comments therein.
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In this first post, Pedrito will offer some general information that hopefully will be helpful for some readers of the ‘annihilation’ thread.
That includes the author of Post #65 of the ‘annihilation’ thread, who wrote:
...From my understanding the problem with the Jewish priesthood was that they focused too much on earthly riches and power and had no threat in an after life...
If Pedrito understands correctly, there were three groups that had authority within the intertwined Jewish religion and culture of the day: Scribes, Sadducees, Pharisees.
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The Scribes could be broadly described as senior public servants whose purview included both religious and civil matters. The copying of texts fell under their umbrella.
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The Sadducees were characterised by acknowledging only the Torah (the Law – first five books of what Christians call the Old Testament), and rejecting what was commonly called “the Prophets” (writings acknowledged by the other Jews to be holy writings). They denied any rescue from death. Death was the end. You can remember that, by thinking that is why they were sad-you-see.
(Pedrito finds it difficult to understand what motivated them to attempt to live holy lives and honour God were there no positive or negative payoff after death. But then, Pedrito doesn’t understand what motivates a lot of people.)
Continued...
He did not begin to review it until it had reached an advanced state.
Once he did, it seemed to raise more questions than it answered.
It was shut down before he could post comments therein.
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In this first post, Pedrito will offer some general information that hopefully will be helpful for some readers of the ‘annihilation’ thread.
That includes the author of Post #65 of the ‘annihilation’ thread, who wrote:
...From my understanding the problem with the Jewish priesthood was that they focused too much on earthly riches and power and had no threat in an after life...
If Pedrito understands correctly, there were three groups that had authority within the intertwined Jewish religion and culture of the day: Scribes, Sadducees, Pharisees.
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The Scribes could be broadly described as senior public servants whose purview included both religious and civil matters. The copying of texts fell under their umbrella.
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The Sadducees were characterised by acknowledging only the Torah (the Law – first five books of what Christians call the Old Testament), and rejecting what was commonly called “the Prophets” (writings acknowledged by the other Jews to be holy writings). They denied any rescue from death. Death was the end. You can remember that, by thinking that is why they were sad-you-see.
(Pedrito finds it difficult to understand what motivated them to attempt to live holy lives and honour God were there no positive or negative payoff after death. But then, Pedrito doesn’t understand what motivates a lot of people.)
Continued...