Afterlife hope before the New Testament - Rev. Dr Jeremy Corley
How did belief in the resurrection arise within Judaism in the two centuries before Christ? Earlier texts (Psalm 88 and Job 3) attest the ancient Jewish belief that the dead have a shadowy existence in the underworld, while Ecclesiastes and Sirach have no belief in any meaningful personal afterlife. However, reflection on the persecution of devout Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes (167-164 BC) led to a growing belief in individual resurrection, especially for martyrs. Such a resurrection belief is evident in Daniel 12 and 2 Maccabees 7, as well as Wisdom 3, before it becomes predominant in the New Testament.
Fr Jeremy, a priest of Portsmouth diocese, previously chaired the Executive Committee of Catholic Biblical Association of Great Britain (2004-2006) and currently teaches Scripture at St Patrick’s College and Pontifical University, Maynooth, Ireland.
Dr Sean Ryan, chair of the CBA, will introduce the event.
Afterlife hope before the New Testament - Rev. Dr Jeremy Corley
When?
Saturday 12th June 2021 11:00 to 12:30 BST
How?
Live streamed. To access this live stream event go to www.whatgoodnews.org
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