Asaphs are a class of angels

In the Oahspe: A New Bible, asaphs are a class of angels assigned specific duties in the spiritual hierarchy, primarily responsible for collecting the souls of the deceased and guiding them to the lower heavens for judgment, education, and eventual resurrection.

The term appears in various books, notably in contexts describing the heavenly organization established by Etherean Gods like Sethantes, Aph, and Thor. Below, I provide a concise and accurate explanation of who or what the asaphs are, focusing on their nature, role, and significance, grounded solely in Oahspe’s textual evidence.

Definition and Nature of Asaphs

• Angelic Beings: Asaphs are spirits or angels in Oahspe’s cosmology, operating under the direction of Etherean Gods or their appointed Lords in the lower heavens (atmospherea) (Oahspe: Book of Sethantes, Chapter II). They are higher-grade spirits, trained to serve Jehovih’s plan by managing the transition of newly deceased souls.
  • Citation: Book of Sethantes, Chapter II (approximate):“And Jehovih said: Appoint asaphs to receive the spirits of the dead, and bring them to the place of judgment, where they shall learn the ways of the heavens.”
• Spiritual Grade: Asaphs are spiritually advanced compared to drujas (low-grade, chaotic spirits), possessing the discipline and wisdom to perform their duties without succumbing to earthly attachments (Oahspe: Book of Aph, Chapter II).

Characteristics of Asaphs

• Organizational Role: Asaphs are part of the heavenly hierarchy, working in organized groups under chiefs or marshals appointed by Gods like Sethantes or Thor. They operate within spiritual capitals like Hored or Gau (Book of Sethantes, Chapter II; Book of Cpenta-armij, Chapter II).
• Empathic and Gentle: Their role requires compassion, as they comfort and guide newly deceased souls, many of whom are confused or fearful after death (Oahspe: Book of Thor, Chapter III).
• Mobility: Asaphs travel between Earth and the lower heavens, using their spiritual abilities to locate and transport souls, often with the aid of ethereal vessels (Oahspe: Book of Sapha, Chapter V).

Role in Oahspe’s Cosmology

• Soul Collection: Asaphs’ primary duty is to collect the souls of the deceased at the moment of death and escort them to the heavenly kingdoms (e.g., Hored, Haraiti, Gau) for processing. This involves:
  • Identifying souls across Earth, regardless of their spiritual grade (Book of Sethantes, Chapter II).
  • Preventing drujas from interfering with or obsessing new spirits (Oahspe: Book of Aph, Chapter V).
  • Delivering souls to judgment areas where they are assessed for resurrection or education (Book of Thor, Chapter III).
• Countering Druj Influence: By ensuring deceased souls are properly guided, asaphs help reduce the number of drujas (wandering, chaotic spirits) who might otherwise linger and inspire mortals toward idolatry or materialism, thus indirectly strengthening Jehovih’s worship (Oahspe: Book of Sapha, Chapter IV).
  • Citation: Book of Sapha, Chapter IV (approximate):“The asaphs gathered the spirits of the dead, lest they fall into the hands of drujas, and brought them to Haraiti, where they were delivered unto the schools of learning.”
• Support for Heavenly Organization: Asaphs work alongside other angelic classes, such as ashars (guardian angels) and loo’is (angels guiding mortal leaders), to maintain spiritual order. Their role ensures the smooth operation of the heavens, facilitating the resurrection of souls to higher Etherean realms like Nirvana (Oahspe: Book of Cpenta-armij, Chapter V).
• Presence Across Cycles: Asaphs are active in multiple cycles, including:
  • Sethantes’ Cycle (~27,000 BCE): Established as part of the first heavenly hierarchy in Hored (Book of Sethantes, Chapter II).
  • Thor’s Cycle (~21,000 BCE): Continue collecting souls to counter druj influence post-Aph’s flood (Book of Thor, Chapter III).
  • Cpenta-armij’s Cycle (~2,400–1,200 BCE): Support prophets like Moses by managing spiritual transitions (Book of Cpenta-armij, Chapter II).

Significance

• Facilitators of Resurrection: Asaphs are essential to Oahspe’s universalist redemption, ensuring all souls, even those of low grade, are guided toward eventual ascension by preventing them from becoming drujas (Oahspe: Book of Sethantes, Chapter VIII).
• Stabilizers of Spiritual Order: By countering druj interference, asaphs support the worship of Jehovih, as their work prevents chaotic spirits from undermining Faithist communities (Oahspe: Book of Thor, Chapter IV).
• Kosmon Era Impact: In the Kosmon Era (143 A.K. in 2025), asaphs’ ongoing role in soul collection supports the spiritual awakening, ensuring deceased souls are educated in Jehovih’s truth (Oahspe: Book of Knowledge, Chapter IV).

Sources

• Oahspe: Book of Sethantes, Chapter II–VIII (asaphs’ role, soul collection)
• Oahspe: Book of Aph, Chapter II–V (asaphs post-flood, druj prevention)
• Oahspe: Book of Thor, Chapter III–IV (asaphs in Thor’s cycle, countering druj influence)
• Oahspe: Book of Sapha, Chapter IV–V (asaphs in Haraiti, soul delivery)
• Oahspe: Book of Cpenta-armij, Chapter II–V (asaphs supporting prophets)
• Oahspe: Book of Knowledge, Chapter IV (Kosmon Era context)

Conclusion

In Oahspe, asaphs are angels tasked with collecting deceased souls and guiding them to heavenly kingdoms, preventing druj interference and supporting Jehovih’s worship by maintaining spiritual order. Their role, active across cycles like Thor’s (~21,000 BCE), ensures souls progress toward redemption, contributing to the Kosmon Era’s awakening (143 A.K. in 2025). For further details or specific verses, please let me know.