Revival of The Dead
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| AI Generated by Gemini, Composition by PSee |
Have you ever wondered where your soul goes after death? The answers might surprise you.
There is much anticipation by many religious followers, praying for release from our warring world in the final judgement where it is prophesied the Dead shall be raised to be sent to heaven or hell. This sounds a bit ghoulish to say the least, but leave it to Hollywood to make it trendy and fashionable. They have everyone lined up for the Zombie Apocalypse or being Left Behind but perhaps this fascination with the end times reflects a deeper yearning for spiritual transformation.
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| Ezekiel 37: 1-10 |
| 1The hand of the Lord came upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley, and that was full of bones. | אהָיְתָ֣ה עָלַי֘ יַד־יְהֹוָה֒ וַיּֽוֹצִיאֵ֚נִי בְר֙וּחַ֙ יְהֹוָ֔ה וַיְנִיחֵ֖נִי בְּת֣וֹךְ הַבִּקְעָ֑ה וְהִ֖יא מְלֵאָ֥ה עֲצָמֽוֹת: | |
| 2And He made me pass by them round about, and lo! they were exceedingly many on the surface of the valley, and lo! they were exceedingly dry. | בוְהֶֽעֱבִירַ֥נִי עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם סָבִ֣יב | סָבִ֑יב וְהִנֵּ֨ה רַבּ֚וֹת מְאֹד֙ עַל־פְּנֵ֣י הַבִּקְעָ֔ה וְהִנֵּ֖ה יְבֵשׁ֥וֹת מְאֹֽד: | |
| 3Then He said to me; "Son of man, can these bones become alive?" And I answered, "O Lord God, You [alone] know." | גוַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֵלַ֔י בֶּן־אָדָ֕ם הֲתִֽחְיֶ֣ינָה הָֽעֲצָמ֣וֹת הָאֵ֑לֶּה וָֽאֹמַ֕ר אֲדֹנָ֥י יֱהֹוִ֖ה אַתָּ֥ה יָדָֽעְתָּ: | |
| 4And He said to me, "Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.' | דוַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֵלַ֔י הִנָּבֵ֖א עַל־הָֽעֲצָמ֣וֹת הָאֵ֑לֶּה וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם הָֽעֲצָמוֹת֙ הַיְבֵשׁ֔וֹת שִׁמְע֖וּ דְּבַר־יְהֹוָֽה: | |
| 5So says the Lord God to these bones; Behold, I will cause spirit to enter into you, and you shall live! | הכֹּ֚ה אָמַר֙ אֲדֹנָ֣י יֱהֹוִ֔ה לָֽעֲצָמ֖וֹת הָאֵ֑לֶּה הִנֵּ֨ה אֲנִ֜י מֵבִ֥יא בָכֶ֛ם ר֖וּחַ וִֽחְיִיתֶֽם: | |
| 6And I will lay sinews upon you, and I will make flesh grow over you and cover you with skin and put breath into you, and you will live, and you will then know that I am the Lord." | ווְנָתַתִּי֩ עֲלֵיכֶ֨ם גִּידִ֜ים וְהַֽעֲלֵתִ֧י עֲלֵיכֶ֣ם בָּשָׂ֗ר וְקָֽרַמְתִּ֚י עֲלֵיכֶם֙ ע֔וֹר וְנָתַתִּ֥י בָכֶ֛ם ר֖וּחַ וִֽחְיִיתֶ֑ם וִֽידַעְתֶּ֖ם כִּֽי־אֲנִ֥י יְהֹוָֽה: | |
| 7So I prophesied as I was commanded, and there arose a noise when I prophesied, and behold a commotion, and the bones came together, bone to its bone! | זוְנִבֵּ֖אתִי כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר צֻוֵּ֑יתִי וַֽיְהִי־ק֚וֹל כְּהִנָּֽבְאִי֙ וְהִנֵּה־רַ֔עַשׁ וַתִּקְרְב֣וּ עֲצָמ֔וֹת עֶ֖צֶם אֶל־עַצְמֽוֹ: | |
| 8And I looked, and lo! sinews were upon them, and flesh came upon them, and skin covered them from above, but there was still no spirit in them. | חוְרָאִ֜יתִי וְהִנֵּה־עֲלֵיהֶ֚ם גִּידִים֙ וּבָשָׂ֣ר עָלָ֔ה וַיִּקְרַ֧ם עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם ע֖וֹר מִלְמָ֑עְלָה וְר֖וּחַ אֵ֥ין בָּהֶֽם: | |
| 9Then He said to me, "Prophesy to the spirit, prophesy, O son of man, and say to the spirit, 'So says the Lord God: From four sides come, O spirit, and breathe into these slain ones that they may live.' " | טוַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֵלַ֔י הִנָּבֵ֖א אֶל־הָר֑וּחַ הִנָּבֵ֣א בֶן־אָ֠דָם וְאָֽמַרְתָּ֙ אֶל־הָר֜וּחַ כֹּֽה־אָמַ֣ר | אֲדֹנָ֣י יֱהֹוִ֗ה מֵֽאַרְבַּ֚ע רוּחוֹת֙ בֹּ֣אִי הָר֔וּחַ וּפְחִ֛י בַּֽהֲרוּגִ֥ים הָאֵ֖לֶּה וְיִֽחְיֽוּ: | |
| 10And I prophesied as He had commanded me, and the spirit came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, a very great army, exceedingly so. | יוְהִנַּבֵּ֖אתִי כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר צִוָּ֑נִי וַתָּבוֹא֩ בָהֶ֨ם הָר֜וּחַ וַיִּֽחְי֗וּ וַיַּֽעַמְדוּ֙ עַל־רַגְלֵיהֶ֔ם חַ֖יִל גָּד֥וֹל מְאֹד־מְאֹֽד: |
Ezekiel is quite vivid in his description of dry bones being brought back to life and has captivated believers for centuries. While many interpret this literally as a prophecy of bodily resurrection, some scholars see it as a powerful metaphor for the restoration of Israel after exile and yet others look at it more metaphorically, as the raising of the souls for spiritual judgement.
Given the diverse interpretations of resurrection, it's natural to ask how other cultures and religions envision the afterlife. Maybe there is a simpler answer that could accommodate everyone, that has been forgotten.
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| Merriam-Webster Dictionary |
This concept of reincarnation, central to many Eastern religions, reconciles many mysteries of the soul's ascension and evolution. It can even account for the Revival of The Dead, as described in the holy texts when provided with proper context and decryption.
Evidence suggesting the possibility of reincarnation comes from various sources and studies. Numerous individuals report recalling past lives, some with startling details like phone numbers and names of relatives. The soul undergoes a cycle of "fresh embodiment", providing a chance to learn and evolve, carrying spiritual lessons from incarnation to incarnation without the burdens of the past. This cycle continues until the soul has achieved sufficient spiritual growth to transcend the desires of this physical world.
Many cultures have prophecies hinting at a grand culmination of human experience, a collective evolution towards a higher state of being. Some believe this transformation awaits a select few — the spiritually gifted, the righteous, the ascended. Others envision a universal shift, a 'Revival of the Dead,' a return of a prophet or even extraterrestrial intervention, or perhaps a merging of consciousness into One. However it's imagined, the message is clear: We Evolve.
It was Winston Churchill that said "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." What if we could tap into the wisdom of our past lives, accelerating our spiritual growth and unlocking hidden potentials?
Current research documents young children recalling past lives during their critical formative years (ages 2-5). This leads some to believe Nature is preventing the 'doom' of repeating history by reviving past experiences, knowledge, and emotions. If this is how mankind evolves, we could reach a time where the Dead are truly Revived. Educating the young about their past memories would become essential.While the teaching of resurrection is central to Jewish and Christian beliefs, reincarnation is not typically considered mainstream. However, Jewish esoteric wisdom, particularly Kabbalah, offers a unique perspective on the soul's journey.
While the teaching of resurrection is central to Jewish and Christian beliefs, reincarnation is not typically considered a mainstream tenet in these traditions. However, Jewish esoteric wisdoms, particularly Kabbalah, offers a unique perspective on the soul's journey.
Today's Kabbalah is presented more scientifically providing insights into the nature of the human condition, it's ego (psychology), spirit. and the surrounding forces, without specific religious association.
Although the Torah may appear to be a collection of stories about Adam's lineage, deeper meanings and interpretations can be revealed through a hidden lexicon of word definitions. In them, anything physical is related to a spiritual concept and teaching, including the gematria values of names and places. This unveils an entire fractal-like reality, describing all of existence from before the Big Bang to post-correction.
There is the concept of The Last Generation written by the the Kabbalist Yehuda Leib Ha-Levi Ashlag (Baal HaSulam) that speaks of when all the world will return to a communally supportive society through the awareness of Nature's forces evolving our egos and spiritual connection. Kabbalist Dr. Michael Laitman's thought on the "resurrection of the dead" is:
"This means that all the existing egoistic desires will manifest themselves again in people, in the whole of humanity, in the whole future generation, but in such a way that we will be able to work with them for bestowal, for connection between us, for total love.
This is the resurrection of dead desires, dead, meaning the egoistic ones that could not be used in any way. And now we can use them for bestowal and love."
Following the precepts of Occam's razor, the simplest view could be that Nature will evolve us into more mindful and collaborative creatures, aware of the ego's destructive tendencies and the innate drive to connect with others (Love). Being born with past memories intact greatly increases the speed and capacity of human learning and achievements.
Ultimately, whether through the lens of traditional resurrection, the cyclical journey of reincarnation, or the transformative potential of Kabbalah, the human quest for understanding the afterlife reflects a deep yearning for meaning and purpose. Perhaps, as we evolve, we will not only unlock the mysteries of the soul's journey but also awaken to the interconnectedness of all beings and the boundless potential for love and connection that lies dormant within us.
How will our relationships change when our great grandparents become our children?
Special thank you to Gemini, my editor
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