https://aphinum.com/tags/persecution/ Recent content in Persecution on Philosophy Structured Notes Hugo en-US Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:02:10 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-development-of-immortality-as-a-doctrine-among-the-jews/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:38:05 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-development-of-immortality-as-a-doctrine-among-the-jews/ <p><strong>The Development of Immortality as a Doctrine Among the Jews</strong></p> <p><strong>Overview</strong> The concept of <strong>immortality</strong>, or the belief in an afterlife where souls continue to exist, became a widely accepted doctrine among the Jewish community. This shift in belief was prompted by the apparent contradiction between virtue and earthly consequences, particularly during times of persecution. The idea of rewards and punishments in an afterlife emerged as a means to safeguard <strong>divine justice</strong>, reconciling the problem of evil with a just God.</p>