In Ptolemy's view did a "Perfect God and Father" exist? If so, what did he think his involvement was in…
This is a very interesting thread, Professor. Thanks.
Dr. Ehrman, in any case, I understand that in your opinion Jews and Christians were not influenced by such mythologies,…
Bart - The Messiah was the "anointed" one of Israel, usually meaning the king. After Solomon, was this idea present…
Romans 11:22 "Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen but God’s kindness…
Thanks so much Bart for these fabulous posts outlining your book and its format. I read it years ago. This…
am sorry just to be more accurate, was he seen after his death? and did they assume when they saw…
Thank you for your answer! I would be very interested in finding where Paul is explicitly saying to the gentiles…
I would say the ancients only had what was told to them. Talking about weaponizing the Bible, you could tell…
I just want to add by saying—for better or worse, I think most of us are mentally trapped by the…