@Frank Goad ,
I would be wary of people who use apochrypha to define anything in the bible. These are books whose authors are unknown, have been amended and changed over the years, and are not as ancient as their supporters claim.
Hi @Frank Goad
1) Regarding trusting wannabe religious historians who do not know the difference between pseudoepigraphs and apocrypha
I would also warn you against placing much trust in non historians who speak about early Judeo-Christian texts or history but do not know the difference between Judeo-Christian Epigraphs and the apocrypha.
You'll notice that there is not a single quote from the apocrypha in post #19.
Individuals with actual awareness in religious history typically will know the difference between these two historical genres.
2) Ancient Judeo-Christian doctrines seem more rational and fair than the later religious movements with their doctrines
My point is that the doctrines of ancient Jews and Christians who believed that Hades had separate areas seems to be more rational and intuitive and fair than the later religious movements where there is a wonderful heaven where the good go and a terrible and tortuous hell for all others.
In any case, good luck in coming to your own beliefs Frank.
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