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Origen wrote that Paul was arguing against philosophers in the following passage. Paul, indeed, observing that there are in Greek philosophy certain things not to be lightly esteemed, which are plausible in the eyes of the many, but which represent falsehood as truth, says with regard to such: "Bewa...

The farce is strong with this one.

Giuseppe wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:04 am

There is abundance of dreams and revelations in Acts, while in the Gospels only Joseph (!) has revelations of that kind, and not even that in Mark. . .

See Matthew 27:19
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?s ... ersion=KJV

FWIW, the name "Abraham" appears to not have been a common name during the time period in question according to the following source. COHEN, N. (1976). JEWISH NAMES AS CULTURAL INDICATORS IN ANTIQUITY. Journal for the Study of Judaism in the Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman Period, 7(2), 97-128. Retr...

Acts 17:16-34 King James Version (KJV) 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. 17 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him....

. . Conclusion: Jesus selected these guys because they were stupid. The Pauline writer put it the following way. 1 Corinthians 1:26-30 King James Version (KJV) 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God h...

The question could also be asked what does "Antichrist" really mean? "Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of...

Sorry to resurrect this thread. . . been thinkin' 'bout the Dead lately.