5 OCTOBER 1951, Page 25

A Future Life in the O.T.

SIR,—The temptation to read Christian meaning into the Old Testament Is exemplified in the doctrine of the future life. There is no doubt that the Hebrews hoped for a future life, but this is different from belief. The two Psalms which can be most misunderstood in this connection age xvi, 12 and xvit, 16 ; there are, however, two passages which go further than hoping, and express direct belief. ' The first is quoted by our Lord: "I am the God of Abraham, the God of Israel and the God of Jacob," and the second is Daniel xtt, 2 which speake directly of eternal judgement and a future life.—Yours truly, G. NEWELL ROBERTS. Saint Sidwill's Parish Church, 21 Powderham Crescent, Exeter.