Is your thought that Jesus likely stayed with John after his baptism and started his own ministry after John’s arrest?
On Why Should We Think Jesus Called Himself the Messiah?
It is my understanding that Ancient Greek culture included hospitality to the stranger. I didn't understand that it was limited…
On How I Begin My Book on Jesus, Ethics, and Altruism
Bart, Judas likely provided the Sanhedrin/Caiaphas with confirmation of the critical "king of the jews" context for them to get…
On Another Reason for Thinking Jesus Called Himself the Messiah
I wonder if we're going the other direction now. A significant portion of Christianity (at least in America) seems more…
On How I Begin My Book on Jesus, Ethics, and Altruism
I have to admit that I am skeptical about your claim but am interested in seeing your supporting evidence. On…
On How I Begin My Book on Jesus, Ethics, and Altruism
Have you read The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins? He discusses the genetic roots of altruism at quite some length, and…
On How I Begin My Book on Jesus, Ethics, and Altruism
People need to learn about self control.
On Blog Etiquette in These Troubling Times!
elizvand. Dr. Ehrman wrote: Paul says that “from them is the Christ according to the flesh. May the God who…
On Jesus as God in the New Testament
Hi, Yes, I'm reading your Heaven and Hell in-depth with some fundamentalist and am trying to reconcile the passage to…
On Jesus and Paul on Heaven and Hell
Bart: I have a question. Jesus was an apolyptic prophet. He believed he was living at the end of an…
On Why Should We Think Jesus Called Himself the Messiah?