Reincarnation and Christianity: How a Theological Concept Was Lost

July 22, 2013 by 4 Comments
This model shows the design of the Jerusalem Temple, where Jesus was discussing with his disciples. Photographer unknown.

Jesus talked of everlasting damnation, but he gave no systematic account of what happens to those who die before the Age to Come arrives. Many early Christians believed in some form of reincarnation, but that the idea fell out of favour in the sixth century.

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