Scripture parallel. Christ's disciples were "in fastings often." (2 Cor. xi. 27; see also v. 34.)
28. "They offered no sacrifices, believing that a serious and devout soul was most acceptable." (c. ii. 71.)
Scripture parallel. "There is no more offering for sin." (Heb. x. 18.)
29. "They believed in and practiced baptizing the dead." (c. ii. 71.)
Scripture parallel. "Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead." (1 Cor. xv. 29.)
30. "They gave a mystical sense to the Scriptures, disregarding the letter."
Scripture parallel. "The letter killeth, but the spirit maketh alive." (1 Cor. iii. 6.)
31. "They taught by metaphors, symbols, and parables."
Scripture parallel. "Without a parable spake he not unto them." (Matt. xiii. 34.)
32. "They had many mysteries in their religion which they were sworn to keep secret."