The term "Apocrypha" often conjures a sense of mystery, representing a body of ancient writings that reside outside the official canon of religious texts yet hold profound insights and intricate narratives. Derived from the Greek word apokryphos, meaning "hidden" or "obscured," these texts provide unique perspectives on the beliefs, values, and spiritual explorations of early religious communities.
Sacred books carry light, but they are not immune to human handling. Those who read them casually rarely face any tension. Those who read them seriously eventually encounter differences, rough edges, and apparent contradictions.
The real question is not: “Are there problems in texts?”
The real question is: How do we approach them without losing reason, peace, or moral clarity?
The question of why darkness, evil, and contradiction exist has haunted seekers in every age. If the Source is pure light, why is our world so thick with mixture, confusion, and pain?
There is broad agreement that angels are intelligent and conscious beings, and that the Qur’an is the criterion (furqan) for measuring truth. Yet certain assumptions—such as the claim that angels are ontologically incapable of disobedience—deserve careful re-examination.
Introduction: When Time Was Sacred Before nations embraced artificial calendars, time breathed with the heavens. Today, the seven-day week spins disconnected from the lunar or solar rhythms, and man wonders why his spirit feels empty despite religious holidays. Oahspe, a book inspired by the Higher Light, returns us to the original perception of time — when the Sabbath followed the phases of the moon, and every moment flowed with sacred presence.
The ritual of circling seven times, especially around sacred sites, holds deep symbolism within Jewish tradition. This article examines the origins of this practice, focusing on apocryphal sources like the Book of Jubilees,