The Lord of Spirits The Ascension of Isaiah and the Assumption of Moses
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Jun 14, 2024 Explore the connections between ancient Jewish texts and Marvel comics, delve into the Ascension vs. Assumption debate, challenge Sola Scriptura with a dispute over Moses' body, discuss diverse perspectives, Orthodox beliefs, American Orthodoxy history, early Christian texts, angelic symbolism, Trinitarian doctrine, spiritual planting, analysis of the Assumption of Moses text, and exaltation in Christian eschatology.
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Ascension vs. Assumption
- Ascensions are bodily ascents of living people into Heaven, like Enoch and Elijah.
- Assumptions are when someone who died has their body taken up, an early resurrection.
Apocalyptic Visions
- Apocalyptic visions often accompany ascents to Heaven, revealing the spiritual realm.
- These visions also offer a unique perspective on Earth and its history.
Moses's Ambiguous Death
- The death of Moses in Deuteronomy is ambiguous regarding his body's fate.
- The Hebrew word for "buried" means caring for a body, not necessarily interment.