00:00Imagine for a moment that you discover an old book, forgotten by time,
00:10locked away on the deepest shelves of a forbidden library.
00:14A text so impactful, so explosive, that it was deliberately removed from the biblical canon.
00:21A manuscript that dared to tell what really happens after death.
00:25Who can be saved and how is the soul judged after leaving the mortal body?
00:29This book exists, and its name is the Apocalypse of Peter.
00:33Have you ever wondered where in the Bible it says what the end times will be like?
00:39How will souls be judged?
00:42And most disturbingly, will there be forgiveness after death?
00:46These questions echoed for centuries among the secrets of the early church.
00:50But they were buried under dogmas and theological conveniences.
00:54Today, we're going to unearth this age-old mystery and delve deep into its symbolism.
00:59in the outrageous visions and startling promises contained in this forbidden text.
01:04If you think you already know everything about the end of the world, prepare to rethink every word.
01:10For Peter's Apocalypse not only challenges what we know about the final judgment,
01:15It also presents a new perspective on the destiny of souls.
01:19A revelation that shocked so many early Christians that they decided to exclude it from the Bible.
01:24But why? What was it about him that was so dangerous?
01:29Join us on this journey through the centuries, the shadows, and the flames of hell.
01:34as we explore every symbolic detail of this breathtaking work.
01:38Prepare to discover truths that could forever change your understanding of life.
01:43death, salvation and forgiveness.
01:45The Apocalypse of Peter is an apocryphal text, meaning it is not included in the sacred books of the canonical Bible.
01:54but with a rich and meaningful history.
01:57Written possibly in the 2nd century AD, this manuscript is attributed to the apostle Peter.
02:03although the true authorship remains shrouded in mystery.
02:06Even so, his influence on the early church was considerable.
02:10He was even cited by some church fathers, such as Clement of Alexandria.
02:15In it, Peter recounts a vision granted by Jesus Christ,
02:18in which he is shown the final destiny of souls after death and the final judgment.
02:23Unlike the Book of Revelation, which focuses primarily on cosmic signs and eschatological events,
02:29Peter's Apocalypse does something even more impactful.
02:33He directly describes visions of heaven and hell.
02:36It is a visual, sensitive, and visceral account, capable of sending shivers down the spine of even the most skeptical reader.
02:42In his narrative, Peter contemplates not only the transcendental beauty of the heavenly kingdom,
02:48but also the terrible tortures reserved for the wicked.
02:52He describes grotesque creatures, indescribable torments, and pleading souls weeping.
02:57amidst the flames.
02:59The language used is vivid, almost cinematic, and seems to have been written to make an impression.
03:05deep and lasting in the listener's mind.
03:07But perhaps the most fascinating element of this text is its perspective on post-mortem forgiveness.
03:14Yes, that's right, the Apocalypse of Peter explicitly suggests that some souls could...
03:20to be saved even after physical death.
03:23This directly contradicts the traditional view of most modern Christian denominations.
03:28who preach that the decision for salvation must be made during earthly life.
03:33This idea directly threatened the religious control of the time.
03:37If forgiveness were possible after death, why follow the commandments so rigidly?
03:42From the church?
03:43Why pay for indulgences, confess regularly, or obey the ecclesiastical hierarchy if you always...
03:49Would there be time to regret it later?
03:52This libertarian and potentially subversive concept was one of the main reasons why
03:57which text was banned.
03:59Another intriguing point is the extensive use of symbols.
04:02Angels, beasts, blood moons, and black suns are recurring elements, but each carries its own unique significance.
04:09a profound meaning.
04:11These symbols were common in the Judeo-Christian apocalyptic literature of the time, serving as a
04:16a kind of secret code for transmitting messages of hope and warning.
04:21Heaven, for example, is described as a place of eternal light, where righteous souls live in
04:27harmony with God.
04:28Hell, on the other hand, is depicted as a bottomless abyss, filled with screams, darkness, and unspeakable pain.
04:35But what is most striking is that Peter sees Christ himself as the supreme judge, with
04:39The power to acquit or convict based on a person's actions.
04:43And here's another controversial issue.
04:45Peter's apocalypse makes clear distinctions between types of sinners.
04:50Some are condemned forever, others seem to have hope of future redemption.
04:55This hierarchical ranking of sin and postmortem salvation was unusual, and dangerous, for
05:01the theological and moral structure emerging from the church.
05:04Furthermore, the text appears to strongly criticize religious hypocrisy.
05:09Within its pages, there are vivid descriptions of false teachers, corrupt leaders, and even...
05:15even clergymen who called themselves servants of God, but whose souls were destined for the flames.
05:20From hell.
05:20It was a direct warning to the religious leadership of the time, suggesting that the appearance of holiness
05:26That wasn't enough.
05:27True righteousness comes from the heart and from deeds.
05:31This caused Peter's apocalypse to gain both admirers and enemies.
05:36For some, it was an urgent call to repentance.
05:40For others, it was a heresy that undermined institutional authority.
05:44After all, if people knew they could be saved after death, ritualistic control would be eliminated.
05:50The church would lose much of its power.
05:52The symbolism used in the text also deserves attention.
05:56The beasts represent oppressive political forces, often associated with the Roman Empire.
06:03The outer darkness symbolizes spiritual isolation and ultimate separation from God.
06:08Flames that do not consume indicate eternal suffering without annihilation.
06:14Each image serves as a mirror for the society of that time, but also for our own.
06:19The fact that the text circulated widely among Christian communities in the early centuries
06:24This shows that he resonated with the spiritual concerns of the time.
06:28People who sought to understand the purpose of life, the meaning of death, and the possibility
06:34of redemption.
06:34And, above all, they wanted to know, after all, what hope truly existed even after death?
06:41Its exclusion from the biblical canon does not mean that its content is irrelevant.
06:47On the contrary, it is precisely because it is so relevant, and so challenging, that it has been relegated.
06:52to oblivion.
06:54Texts like the Apocalypse of Peter remind us that the Bible is not a fixed set of truths.
06:59not absolute, but rather the result of historical, cultural, and political choices.
07:03And if you stop to think about it, how many other truths have been hidden, omitted, or rewritten?
07:10throughout the centuries?
07:12How many other equally powerful texts are hidden in the catacombs of libraries?
07:17Ancient, waiting to reveal their secrets?
07:21Peter's Apocalypse is not merely an account of the afterlife.
07:25It is a mirror of humanity, a social critique, and a spiritual provocation.
07:29It forces us to confront our own choices, to reflect on our legacy and to
07:35To question whether we are living according to the values we preach.
07:39He shows us that salvation is not simply a matter of belief, but of action, of compassion.
07:46of love for one's neighbor, of inner honesty, and perhaps of a chance that will only come later.
07:53from the last breath.
07:54How many of us would live differently if we knew there was a heavenly court watching over each one?
08:00gesture, every word, every thought?
08:03What if we knew that, even in the darkest of times, there can still be a spark?
08:09Hope?
08:10This is the power of Peter's Apocalypse.
08:13It's not just a book, it's an invitation.
08:16A call for reflection, transformation, and perhaps, redemption.
08:20So, what would you do with this information?
08:24Would you change anything in your life?
08:27Would you reconsider your choices?
08:29Would you seek to forgive more?
08:32Love better?
08:33Preparing for the day when we will all be held accountable for our lives?
08:38If you've made it this far, it's because you felt the same unease I felt when I discovered...
08:43These hidden truths.
08:45It's because there's something inside you that wants to know more.
08:48Want to understand what will really happen after death?
08:52And above all, it seeks to rediscover hope, even after the end.
08:58Don't let this journey end here.
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09:17Do you believe there is forgiveness after death?
09:20What would be the limit to divine grace?
09:23And most importantly, what would you do if you knew that all your actions were being...
09:28Registered for the great final judgment?
09:31Peter's apocalypse may have been banished from the Bible, but it doesn't need to be banished from yours.
09:36mind.
09:37The truth is not afraid to be revealed.
09:39And now that she's standing before you, what are you going to do with her?
09:44Until the next video.
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09:50It's a choice.
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