
Lost Scriptures: The Martyrdom of Isaiah (The Ascension of Isaiah; First Century Apocalypse)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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Dating The Ascension of Isaiah
This chapter examines the historical context surrounding the creation of The Ascension of Isaiah, focusing on its thematic ties to the reign of Nero and the early Christian struggle against persecution. It explores the significance of numerical symbolism, including connections between 1,332 days and biblical narratives of the Second Coming and the Antichrist. By analyzing these elements, the chapter unveils the intricate relationship between mathematics and theology in ancient texts.
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This "lost scripture" focuses on the biblical prophet Isaiah and contains traditions about Jesus not recorded in the Gospels. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss the Ascension of Isaiah, when it was written, what it says, and its relationship to the Bible.
