It’s interesting to consider the possible interactions between the expanding numbers and the first written appearances of the books of…
On Were Christians Statistically Insignificant in the First 200 years?
I have decided to leave the blog. It's been a fun and educational four years, I simply want to give…
On Were Christians Statistically Insignificant in the First 200 years?
Since Saul was the student of Gamaliel, why doesn't he either mention what he witnessed, his neighbors witnessed or Gamaliel…
On Did Jesus Have Secret Disciples Among the Elite?
The lies in the Revelation were simply a repetition of Jesus' false prophecy: the Antichrist would appear, and then Jesus…
On Jesus’ Claim to Be the Messiah
7). “And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Simon dropped…
On Jesus’ Claim to Be the Messiah
LOL! I suppose your question is because of: 'For example, Paul, in his letter to the Romans (earlier than Acts),…
On Exaggerating the Numbers of Early Christians
I have to say though, when Napoli (italy) won his scudetto two years ago, thousands of people flocked to the…
On Exaggerating the Numbers of Early Christians
Thanks! I thought for the literal translation that they stick to using the same word each time. In the NRSV,…
On Translating the Bible (and other ancient texts)
Interesting speculation. Was death rate considered in these calculations? If by 60 CE there are 1000-1500 Christians, I would assume…
On How Many Christians Were There in 100 CE? 150? 250? 300?
Knocked me for a loop when I first heard, about 2 years ago, that Catholics (the denomination in which I…
On If You’re Counting Christians, Who Counts as a Christian?