In this part the covenant is with Abraham and all his descendents but in 17:21 But my covenant I will…
On May Gold Q&A: Keep Those (Metaphorical) Cards & Letters Coming!
Dr Ehrman, Is it in any case correct to think that there was rivalry between Jesus and John the Baptist…
On The Birth of (the Messiah?) John the Baptist? Anniversary Guest Post by James F. McGrath
You wrote, "No, I’m not assuming it is just as likely. I’m assuming it happened sometimes." So it seems to…
On A Major Argument That We Can Be Sure We Have the Original Text
On your response to 2 above, how is Jesus’ resurrection "decidedly not like those in the OT or the pagan…
On Was Cephas Peter? The Rest of the Argument
“In vain" refers to an effort or action that produces no desired result or outcome. When something is done in…
On Is Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians Actually FIVE Letters?
This brings to mind an off-topic question: Are you familiar with Candida Moss's recent book, God's Ghostwriters? Rebecca Denova and…
On Is Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians Actually FIVE Letters?
It's true that the book "appeared" in the 160s, after the Prophets section was most likely closed. Still, the rabbis…
On The Silencing of Women: 1 Cor. 14:34-35 as an Interpolation
Thank you, that makes sense. If the author of Mark put this on Jesus' lips, why did he put it…
On Was Judas Iscariot “Made Up”?
Thanks for your reply. I did think the verse may have been inserted at a future time. So, I presume…
On Knowing Paul’s Views of Women…
What do you mean by your response in 1 above? Have you already said elsewhere something to the effect that…
On Was Cephas Peter? The Rest of the Argument