[Jewbacca]

“Does the Talmud teach a belief in the existence of the burning-forever kind of Roman Hell? Granted, I haven’t gotten far with the Oral side, but I haven’t seen that, yet.”

No, not really. Something unpleasant, yes. But it is reserved for the foulest of men, and perhaps none make the cut. Maybe Haman. Maybe Hitler. But then, Haman loved his children and Hitler loved his county and was very kind to animals. So hopefully not even them.

I will say that the Talmud contains the theology regarding the the world-to-come, and the Karaite approach of Torah only (first opined by the Sadducees as named in the Christian testaments) would mean that there is no world to come.

Such rejection of the Oral Law was specifically rejected by the original Christian founders, in that they specifically focused on the world to come.

[familyop]

Thank you very much.

"I will say that the Talmud contains the theology regarding the the world-to-come, and the Karaite approach of Torah only (first opined by the Sadducees as named in the Christian testaments) would mean that there is no world to come."

It appears that the Karaite approach may be a narrow one then. There's some essential information about the world to come in the Prophets. More excitement in the Oral Torah--even better!

[familyop]

"The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem."

[Smile] That would be all kinds of people from every nation with no exceptions. Well said! HaShem decided once and for all.