Insights and new perspectives on the New Testament
Most are not aware of the meditative methodologies within Rabbinic Jewish tradition and the idea of 'Soul ascents'. These can often sound similar to (and may be), the (OBE) Out of Body experiences or (TM) Transcendental Meditations found in modern spirituality movements.
“The Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat, so you must do and observe everything they tell you to do" - Matthew 23:2
In part 2 we will look at these elements from a simpler, more logical perspective. We will point to some obvious and perhaps not-so-obvious examples of why an oral tradition is necessary.
It is stated explicitly in the sacred Zohar that the righteous shield the world, and after their death even more than in their life. Were it not for the prayer of the righteous in the world, the world would not endure.
When reading the New Testament, it is very easy - especially if you learned through a denomination of mainstream western Christianity - to assume Paul's audiences are a homogenous body of "Christians".
Known commonly as Chibut HaKevar, the "Torment in the Grave', the tradition teaches that affliction awaits a person who did not succeed in fighting their Yetzer Hara during their lifetime.
