THE QUEST FOR THE HISTORICAL PAUL: Jacob Berman, The Wholly Otherwise
My 3 essays on the historical Paul are under review and should be out soon. In the meantime, here are some thoughts on Jacob Berman’s podcast on a three-fold Paul from yesterday: Last Time: Review- The Letters of Paul in their Roman Literary Context: Reassessing Apostolic Authorship by Nina E. Livesey My review of Livesey’s … THE QUEST FOR THE HISTORICAL PAUL: Jacob Berman, The Wholly Otherwise
Raymond Brown on the Trial of Jesus before Pilate
LOWERED EXPECTATIONS ABOUT THE PASSION NARRATIVES From the opening pages of his massive two-volume commentary on the Passion Narratives, The Death of the Messiah (hereafter: DOM), the eminent New Testament scholar Raymond Brown lowers expectations of historical reliability and historical accuracy from these important parts of the Gospels. On the first page of the introduction, … Raymond Brown on the Trial of Jesus before Pilate
Dr. Robert M. Price Needs Your Help!
Bob is in need of a new car and would greatly appreciate your help. Here is his Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/x9httb-help-bob-get-back-on-the-road?attribution_id=sl:2ab9d1e8-99a0-4846-bd4c-bdd38a6e5274&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_c-amp14_t2-amp15_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&v=amp14_t2
Better Know a Savior: Resurrection/Ascension
(1) We know from Paul’s Philippian Christ hymn and Corinthian Creed that Paul thought God raised Jesus from the dead and because of his service unto death exalted Jesus to the highest possible position (Lord), a name and status Jesus didn’t previously have. Paul elsewhere declares Jesus the firstborn of many brothers and he was … Better Know a Savior: Resurrection/Ascension
Why Do Some Christians Support Israel Regardless of What Israel Does or Doesn’t Do?
It should be terrifying for people that many USA politicians are Christian and use that superstition to inform their political policies. Here is Senator Ted Cruz admitting the basis for his support of Israel is first and foremost that the bible tells him to bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel: Consider the reasoning … Why Do Some Christians Support Israel Regardless of What Israel Does or Doesn’t Do?
Is Christianity the Rational Choice?
Well, a lot of bright people are superstitious… uh ,,,, Christian. This includes this guy, the smartest person: Here’s the thing. Having a ridiculously high intelligence quotient (IQ) doesn’t imply you will be proficient at big picture existential questions like the meaning of life or the existence of God for the same reason it doesn’t … Is Christianity the Rational Choice?
Trans Youth Surgery: Gender Affirming Care or Reckless Mutilation Before the Age of Consent?
In George Orwell’s 1984, doublespeak is not explicitly named but is embodied in the concept of “doublethink,” a key mechanism of the Party’s control. Doublethink is the act of simultaneously holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind and accepting both as true, while also suppressing awareness of their contradiction. It enables the Party to manipulate … Trans Youth Surgery: Gender Affirming Care or Reckless Mutilation Before the Age of Consent?
Craig vs. Spinoza: INDEX of Posts
WHERE WE ARE Although Spinoza’s primary objection against miracles fails, Spinoza’s second objection against miracles appears to be a powerful and devastating objection against belief in miracles. Spinoza points out that humans cannot distinguish between true miracles (that are brought about by God) and fake miracles (that are brought about by some other supernatural being, such as an angel or a … Craig vs. Spinoza: INDEX of Posts
Craig vs. Spinoza: the Atheists Don’t Believe in Angels Objection
WHERE WE ARE Although Spinoza’s primary objection against miracles fails (see my post “Craig vs. Spinoza: A Big Problem for Belief in Miracles“), Spinoza’s second objection against miracles appears to be a powerful and devastating objection against belief in miracles. Spinoza points out that humans cannot distinguish between true miracles (that are brought about by … Craig vs. Spinoza: the Atheists Don’t Believe in Angels Objection
Craig vs. Spinoza: Craig’s Doctrinal-Context Objection
WHERE WE ARE In the third edition of Reasonable Faith (hereafter: RF3), William Craig presents three objections against Spinoza’s second objection against miracles, as we saw in my previous post on this subject. Craig’s first objection, lets call it the Insignificant Impact Objection, is an attempt to downplay the significance of Spinoza’s second objection against … Craig vs. Spinoza: Craig’s Doctrinal-Context Objection