I'm not Biblical scholar, but, as a layperson, I wonder if the general attitude toward morality in the Hebrew Scriptures…
On The Fate of Jesus’ Ethics after His Death
If not authentic, this parable came from Q or the preceding, oral tradition. But it was indisputably *not* woven from…
On Did Early Christians Believe in Reincarnation?
Tabor wrote in "Jesus Dynasty" (2nd edition 2007): "Matthew, or Matya, might seem out of place in the Jesus family…
On Was Levi of Alphaeus the “the Beloved Disciple”? Platinum Post by Gregory Hartzler-Miller, MATS
"“stealing &fornication are alright as long as you believe in Christ.” that is ridiculous! those that spout this ned to…
On Do Matthew and Paul Agree on the Matter Most Important to them Both?
"You must take the Bible whole." bible anthology of 66-73 books, history, letters, etc. who can understand that all. We…
On Do Matthew and Paul Agree on the Matter Most Important to them Both?
From experience, they point to commentaries that make the verse fit their theology. Usually, it means saying, It doesn't really…
On A Major Forgery in the Hebrew Bible? Guest Post by Platinum Member Dennis Folds
I received so much flack for posting something very similar that I started searching for a commentary that found the…
On A Major Forgery in the Hebrew Bible? Guest Post by Platinum Member Dennis Folds
"What a good thing Adam had. When he said a good thing, he knew nobody had said it before." Mark…
On Plagiarism! Was It Condemned in the Ancient World? (Is Matthew Guilty of It?)
Dr. Ehrman, What about the councils of Hippo (393) and Carthage (397) in North Africa? Wasn't the canon officially accepted/closed…
On How Did They Decide Which Books to Include in the New Testament Canon?
Dr. Ehrman, I recently came up against some information about Jews keeping genealogies I wanted to hear your thoughts on.…
On Are These Really Contradictions? My Response to Matt Firth