Catholic Answers Live #12064 Do Jews Receive Forgiveness Without the Temple? And More Questions - Jimmy Akin
Feb 12, 2025
Jimmy Akin, an author known for his expertise in Catholicism, tackles intriguing Bible questions. He explores how contemporary Jews address sin without the Temple, questions King Solomon's fate, and examines the demons' delayed recognition of Jesus. Akin sheds light on the use of plural language in Genesis regarding creation and discusses the nature of truth in relation to faith. He also navigates the significance of Jacob's renaming to Israel and elucidates on the Apocrypha, providing listeners with fascinating insights on scriptural interpretation.
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Jewish Forgiveness After Temple Destruction
- Modern Jews believe repentance, restitution, and prayer lead to forgiveness.
- They perform rituals like fasting on Yom Kippur as penance.
Christian Perspective on Jewish Forgiveness
- Christians believe animal sacrifices never inherently forgave sins, but pointed towards Jesus's sacrifice.
- Jews before and after Christ are forgiven through Jesus, even if unknowingly.
King Solomon's Salvation
- The Bible and Catholic Church don't definitively say what happened to King Solomon after death.
- However, hints suggest repentance, and Jesus spoke positively of him.
