1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse
to The Greeks Concerning Hades, by Flavius Josephus righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or
necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse
to The Greeks Concerning Hades, by Flavius Josephus the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, and that without end, and a certain fiery worm, never dying, and not
destroying the body, but continuing its eruption out of the body with righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil,
necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of hereby are they punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between
them; insomuch that a just man that hath compassion upon them cannot be and that without end, and a certain fiery worm, never dying, and not
destroying the body, but continuing its eruption out of the body with those things beyond what we have here; with whom there is no place of
toil, no burning heat, no piercing cold, nor are any briers there; but distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse
to The Greeks Concerning Hades, by Flavius Josephus
righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, he will make a resurrection of all men from the dead, not procuring
a transmigration of souls from one body to another, but raising again Heaven will not then be uninhabitable by men, and it will not be
impossible to discover the way of ascending thither. The earth will not 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, they flourish, and what is sown is indeed sown bare grain, but at the
mighty sound of God the Creator, it will sprout up, and be raised in a sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and
in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first he will make a resurrection of all men from the dead, not procuring
a transmigration of souls from one body to another, but raising again but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just resurrection of the body; for although it be dissolved for a time on
account of the original transgression, it exists still, and is cast into them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will,
in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse
to The Greeks Concerning Hades, by Flavius Josephus those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which judgment, and in effect punished thereby: and not only so, but where
they see the place [or choir] of the fathers and of the just, even 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or
have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. judgment, and in effect punished thereby: and not only so, but where
they see the place [or choir] of the fathers and of the just, even and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and
The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is with righteous angels, and spirits [of God], and with his word, as a
choir of righteous men and women that never grow old, and continue in judgment, and in effect punished thereby: and not only so, but where
they see the place [or choir] of the fathers and of the just, even 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when
in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, kingdom which is there. For what God hath now concealed in silence [will
be then made manifest,] what neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, Heaven will not then be uninhabitable by men, and it will not be
impossible to discover the way of ascending thither. The earth will not distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined.
1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and hereby are they punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between
them; insomuch that a just man that hath compassion upon them cannot be are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse
to The Greeks Concerning Hades, by Flavius Josephus the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first
the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass Abraham. and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it Heaven will not then be uninhabitable by men, and it will not be
impossible to discover the way of ascending thither. The earth will not 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, those things beyond what we have here; with whom there is no place of
toil, no burning heat, no piercing cold, nor are any briers there; but not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. 7. And now, if you Gentiles will be persuaded by these motives, and
leave your vain imaginations about your pedigrees, and gaining of 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will,
as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as judgment, and in effect punished thereby: and not only so, but where
they see the place [or choir] of the fathers and of the just, even have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, hereby are they punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between
them; insomuch that a just man that hath compassion upon them cannot be sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that
3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. and that without end, and a certain fiery worm, never dying, and not
destroying the body, but continuing its eruption out of the body with distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which clothed and glorious condition, though not before it has been dissolved,
and mixed [with the earth]. So that we have not rashly believed the he will make a resurrection of all men from the dead, not procuring
a transmigration of souls from one body to another, but raising again the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will,
4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when Heaven will not then be uninhabitable by men, and it will not be
impossible to discover the way of ascending thither. The earth will not not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the judgment, and in effect punished thereby: and not only so, but where
they see the place [or choir] of the fathers and of the just, even that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have hereby are they punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between
them; insomuch that a just man that hath compassion upon them cannot be 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or
5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is you believe that the soul is created, and yet is made immortal by
God, according to the doctrine of Plato, and this in time, be not those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse
to The Greeks Concerning Hades, by Flavius Josephus 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have you Greeks do suppose, but he whom God and the Father hath glorified:
Concerning Whom We Have Elsewhere Given A More Particular Account, For righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or
4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. hereby are they punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between
them; insomuch that a just man that hath compassion upon them cannot be admitted, nor can one that is unjust, if he were bold enough to attempt
it, pass over it. through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when Heaven will not then be uninhabitable by men, and it will not be
impossible to discover the way of ascending thither. The earth will not 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, judgment, and in effect punished thereby: and not only so, but where
they see the place [or choir] of the fathers and of the just, even 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary
through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, you believe that the soul is created, and yet is made immortal by
God, according to the doctrine of Plato, and this in time, be not that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston
righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, and that without end, and a certain fiery worm, never dying, and not
destroying the body, but continuing its eruption out of the body with he will make a resurrection of all men from the dead, not procuring
a transmigration of souls from one body to another, but raising again through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and resurrection of the body; for although it be dissolved for a time on
account of the original transgression, it exists still, and is cast into have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that
them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, judgment, and in effect punished thereby: and not only so, but where
they see the place [or choir] of the fathers and of the just, even and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it hereby are they punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between
them; insomuch that a just man that hath compassion upon them cannot be 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first Heaven will not then be uninhabitable by men, and it will not be
impossible to discover the way of ascending thither. The earth will not are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the
necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse
to The Greeks Concerning Hades, by Flavius Josephus 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an hereby are they punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between
them; insomuch that a just man that hath compassion upon them cannot be those things beyond what we have here; with whom there is no place of
toil, no burning heat, no piercing cold, nor are any briers there; but clothed and glorious condition, though not before it has been dissolved,
and mixed [with the earth]. So that we have not rashly believed the and that without end, and a certain fiery worm, never dying, and not
destroying the body, but continuing its eruption out of the body with
necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of An Extract out of Josephus's Discourse
to The Greeks Concerning Hades, by Flavius Josephus but as prisoners driven by violence; to whom are sent the angels
appointed over them to reproach them and threaten them with their
terrible looks, and to thrust them still downwards. Now those angels 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will,
the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of Abraham. 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have are led with hymns, sung by the angels appointed over that place, unto a
region of light, in which the just have dwelt from the beginning of the those things beyond what we have here; with whom there is no place of
toil, no burning heat, no piercing cold, nor are any briers there; but not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or and that without end, and a certain fiery worm, never dying, and not
destroying the body, but continuing its eruption out of the body with 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; Heaven will not then be uninhabitable by men, and it will not be
impossible to discover the way of ascending thither. The earth will not
the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. 3. For there is one descent into this region, at whose gate we believe
there stands an archangel with an host; which gate when those pass 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, not shine, it cannot be but there must be in it perpetual darkness. This
region is allotted as a place of custody for souls, ill which angels
are appointed as guardians to them, who distribute to them temporary through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. that are set over these souls drag them into the neighborhood of hell
itself; who, when they are hard by it, continually hear the noise of
it, and do not stand clear of the hot vapor itself; but when they have 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or and that without end, and a certain fiery worm, never dying, and not
destroying the body, but continuing its eruption out of the body with Heaven will not then be uninhabitable by men, and it will not be
impossible to discover the way of ascending thither. The earth will not as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an hereby are they punished; for a chaos deep and large is fixed between
them; insomuch that a just man that hath compassion upon them cannot be them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston
but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, with righteous angels, and spirits [of God], and with his word, as a
choir of righteous men and women that never grow old, and continue in 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is kingdom which is there. For what God hath now concealed in silence [will
be then made manifest,] what neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that they flourish, and what is sown is indeed sown bare grain, but at the
mighty sound of God the Creator, it will sprout up, and be raised in a sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged.
righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while he will make a resurrection of all men from the dead, not procuring
a transmigration of souls from one body to another, but raising again through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of resurrection of the body; for although it be dissolved for a time on
account of the original transgression, it exists still, and is cast into will be no more generations of wild beasts, nor will the substance of
the rest of the animals shoot out any more; for it will not produce men,
but the number of the righteous will continue, and never fail, together 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. they flourish, and what is sown is indeed sown bare grain, but at the
mighty sound of God the Creator, it will sprout up, and be raised in a with righteous angels, and spirits [of God], and with his word, as a
choir of righteous men and women that never grow old, and continue in 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, clothed and glorious condition, though not before it has been dissolved,
and mixed [with the earth]. So that we have not rashly believed the
righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the 2. In this region there is a certain place set apart, as a lake of
unquenchable fire, whereinto we suppose no one hath hitherto been cast; and that without end, and a certain fiery worm, never dying, and not
destroying the body, but continuing its eruption out of the body with resurrection of the body; for although it be dissolved for a time on
account of the original transgression, it exists still, and is cast into he will make a resurrection of all men from the dead, not procuring
a transmigration of souls from one body to another, but raising again with righteous angels, and spirits [of God], and with his word, as a
choir of righteous men and women that never grow old, and continue in
6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as with righteous angels, and spirits [of God], and with his word, as a
choir of righteous men and women that never grow old, and continue in sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when judgment, and in effect punished thereby: and not only so, but where
they see the place [or choir] of the fathers and of the just, even the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first
but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the sentence for every one, according to his works; at whose judgment-seat
when all men, and angels, and demons shall stand, they will send forth as to God himself, shall be adjudged to this everlasting punishment,
as having been the causes of defilement; while the just shall obtain an one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, through that are conducted down by the angels appointed over souls, they
do not go the same way; but the just are guided to the right hand, and them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just 4. But as to the unjust, they are dragged by force to the left hand by
the angels allotted for punishment, no longer going with a good-will, have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined. 8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first 1. Now as to Hades, wherein the souls of the good things they
see, and rejoice in the righteous and unrighteous are detained, it is and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when distempers, nor made glorious, but with the same diseases wherein they
died; and such as they were in their unbelief, the same shall they be
when they shall be faithfully judged. the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of kingdom which is there. For what God hath now concealed in silence [will
be then made manifest,] what neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard,
8. In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them shall I judge you
entirely: so cries the End of all things. And he who hath at first and so as never to be destroyed any more. And to every body shall its
own soul be restored. And when it hath clothed itself with that body, it the countenance of the and of the just, which they see, always smiles
them, while they wait for that rest and eternal new life in heaven,
which is to succeed this region. This place we call The Bosom of one voice, and say, Just Is Thy Judgment; the rejoinder to which will
bring a just sentence upon both parties, by giving justly to those that 6. For all men, the just as well as the unjust, shall be brought before
God the word: for to him hath the Father committed all judgment: and he, in order to fulfill the will of his Father, shall come as Judge, whom
we call Christ. For Minos and Rhadamanthus are not the judges, as have done well an everlasting fruition; but allotting to the lovers of
wicked works eternal punishment. To these belong the unquenchable fire, body will be raised again; for although it be dissolved, it is not
perished; for the earth receives its remains, and preserves them; and
while they are like seed, and are mixed among the more fruitful soil, kingdom which is there. For what God hath now concealed in silence [will
be then made manifest,] what neither eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, 5. This is the discourse concerning Hades, wherein the souls of all men
are confined until a proper season, which God hath determined, when those very bodies, which you Greeks, seeing to be dissolved, do not
believe [their resurrection]. But learn not to disbelieve it; for while them; for the just are no longer seen by them, nor are they thought
worthy of remembrance. But the just shall remember only their righteous
actions, whereby they have attained the heavenly kingdom, in which AN EXTRACT OUT OF JOSEPHUS'S DISCOURSE TO THE GREEKS CONCERNING HADES

By Flavius Josephus


Translated by William Whiston The Sake Of Those Who Seek After Truth. This person, exercising the
righteous judgment of the Father towards all men, hath prepared a just clothed and glorious condition, though not before it has been dissolved,
and mixed [with the earth]. So that we have not rashly believed the you Greeks do suppose, but he whom God and the Father hath glorified:
Concerning Whom We Have Elsewhere Given A More Particular Account, For necessary to speak of it. Hades is a place in the world not regularly
finished; a subterraneous region, wherein the light of this world does
not shine; from which circumstance, that in this region the light does but it is prepared for a day afore-determined by God, in which one
righteous sentence shall deservedly be passed upon all men; when the righteously now in this world, and never having had it as a snare, it
will receive it again with great gladness. But as for the unjust,
they will receive their bodies not changed, not freed from diseases or incorruptible and never-fading kingdom. These are now indeed confined in
Hades, but not in the same place wherein the unjust are confined.
Who are the guardians of the souls in Hades?  Who guards the gate of Hades?  What charterizes the left hand side of Hades? What will happen to the unjust when they are resurrected by God?  Who will judge the resurrected?  Who did the Greeks believe were the judges of the underworld? What judgement does Christ give the wicked?  What judgement does Christ give the righteous? How will Christ judge the people?  Who is in custody in Hades? What does it take to get to the Bosom of Abraham? Who decides if a soul is punished? Who guards the dead? Which direction are the unjust sent? Who do the Greeks believe decide a soul's fate? Why can't the unjust join the just? How is it determined whether a soul is just? When will the unjust receive their unchanged bodies? What is the reward for the just? What is Hades described as? Who resides in Hades? What is the Bosom of Abraham? Why can't the unholy enter the Bosom of Abraham? What does the narrator say that God is going to do with the righteous and the unholy? What happens once the bodies of the righteous are resurrected? What does the unholy receive when the righteous are getting new bodies? Who are the righteous and the unrighteous brought before? What are the sentences Jesus will hand out for the righteous and the unholy? What are the last words from Jesus we get?
Angels Angels
An archangel with a host.  An archangel with an host.
Fire which emits hot vapor.  A lake of unquenchable fire.
They will recieve their bodies unchanged with the diseases they had beore.  Eternal punishment
Jesus Jesus
Minos and Rhadamanthus Minos and Rhadamanthus
Everlasting punishment Everlasting punishment 
Eternal bliss Eternal bliss.
In whatever way he finds them.  With righteous judgement
the souls of all who died The souls of the dead
belief in God The archangel will the just dead people there
Jesus Christ Angels
Angels Archangel
left To the left
Minos and Rhadamantus Minos and Rhadmanthus
they are separated by a deep, wide space They receive more severe punishment.
the way the person is living at the time Christ finds him How virtuous someone is when they die.
After Christ's judgement When God resurrects the dead
eternal bliss Eternal bliss.
an underground area where the light of the world is unable to touch A lake of unquenchable fire.
the righteous and the unholy All the dead and an Archangel 
the area of light to the right where the righteous are led Where the just go 
a deep hole separates the two areas A barrier made do chaos
He is going to raise their bodies, not just their souls resurrect them
They get new bodies with no more sickness They will be new.
they keep their original bodies, sickness, injuries, and diseases same as before Their old bodies with the same flaws they had before.
Jesus Christ to be judged Jesus christ
The unholy will receive eternal suffering while the righteous will receive everlasting happiness. Eternal bliss and infinite punishment
The way you stand before me will be the way I judge you.  In whatsoever ways I shall find you, in them I shall judge you entirely 