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<p>These examples demonstrate that the idea of disinterested religion - that is, faith that is not motivated by a desire for power or material gain - is a central theme throughout the New Testament. The teachings of Jesus and the writings of his followers emphasize the importance of service, compassion, and humility as key aspects of a faithful life.</p>
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<p>In the book of Job, Sheol is a term used to refer to the realm of the dead. It is often translated as “the grave” or “the pit.” In the context of the book of Job, Sheol represents a place of darkness and emptiness, where the dead are separated from the living.</p>
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<p>Job himself makes reference to Sheol on several occasions, expressing his desire to go there and escape the suffering he is experiencing. He sees Sheol as a place of rest, where he will be free from the pain and anguish of his earthly life.</p>
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<p>At the same time, Sheol is also seen as a place of judgment, where the wicked are punished for their sins. Job’s friends, who believe that his suffering is a punishment from God for some sin he has committed, warn him that if he does not repent, he will be condemned to Sheol along with the wicked.</p>
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<p>Overall, Sheol in the context of Job represents a complex and multifaceted concept, encompassing both the idea of a restful afterlife and the notion of divine judgment and punishment.</p>
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<p>In the book of Qohelet (also known as Ecclesiastes), Sheol is also used to refer to the realm of the dead. Qohelet’s perspective on Sheol is similar to that of Job, in that he sees it as a place of darkness and emptiness, where the dead are cut off from the living.</p>
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<p>Qohelet reflects on the fleeting nature of human life and the inevitability of death, and suggests that death is the ultimate fate of all human beings. He writes, “For the fate of humans and the fate of animals is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and humans have no advantage over the animals; for all is vanity” (Ecclesiastes 3:19).</p>
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<p>Like Job, Qohelet also sees Sheol as a place of rest, where the dead are free from the toils and troubles of their earthly lives. However, he is also somewhat pessimistic about the prospects of an afterlife, suggesting that in death, humans are cut off from any further participation in the world.</p>
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<p>Overall, the concept of Sheol in the book of Qohelet serves to underscore the transitory nature of human existence and the ultimate futility of human endeavors.</p>
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