Nope! Messiah was a title in the old testament reserved for descendants of David who would keep ruling Israel forever.…
On Was “King of the Jews” Really the Charge Against Jesus, Leading to his Crucifixion?
Thank you. Thank you also for the article. I found it so fascinating!
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 2)
Thank you. Thank you also for the article. I found it so fascinating!
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 2)
If you've previously responded to this question please forgive and provide source info. Marcion--according to Tertullian--wrote that yes, Jesus had…
On REMINDER: My Webinar — When Does Life Begin? The Status of the Unborn in the Biblical Tradition
More widespread than that, and the sources we have suggest that John's wilderness was not primarily if at all what…
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 1)
A camel hair coat, leather belting and locust eating just seems like a typical Bedouin lifestyle he picked up in…
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 1)
I'm not sure that Dr. Ehrman will see your comment on this guest post, so you might want to ask…
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 2)
That John pointed to Jesus and predicted the Lamb of God seems like the kind of thing Christians would invent,…
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 2)
Yes, I think a strong case can be made for Alexander deserving the prize. I hope I gave enough hints…
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 1)
Great question about where one would find camel hair! It is important to point out that he is not said…
On John the Baptist: The Most Influential Religious Innovator in History by James McGrath (Part 1)