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by Didymus914
Tue Jan 04, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Some Interesting Notes on the Eusebian Forgery of Josephus' Testimonium
Replies: 10
Views: 2136

Re: Some Interesting Notes on the Eusebian Forgery of Josephus' Testimonium

Were the margins of early codices that wide? I can see the James insertion as a marginal note that was later included in the body of the text, but the TF would occupy the margins more than one page. I fully agree that it has the feel of being originally a marginal note. I don't necessarily agree wit...
by Didymus914
Fri Dec 17, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Josephus Matters - Who Knew?
Replies: 9
Views: 2033

Re: Josephus Matters - Who Knew?

Excellent article. Thank you!
by Didymus914
Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Josephus Matters - Who Knew?
Replies: 9
Views: 2033

Re: Josephus Matters - Who Knew?

I'd like to see Josephus compared to Philo of Alexandria, who was also pretty damn consequential.
by Didymus914
Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Top suspects that could have invented the historical Jesus?
Replies: 127
Views: 106979

Re: Top suspects that could have invented the historical Jesus?

Marcion? Cerdo? Cephas? Ebion? Clement? Simon? Basilides? Paul? Cerinthus? Justin? 1. Which authors on your list wrote about Jesus as an historical figure? 2. Which ones wrote prior to Mark? The anonymous author of the Gospel According to Mark, ca 70 CE" seems to be the most parsimonious answe...
by Didymus914
Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Why crucifixion?
Replies: 77
Views: 116633

Re: Why crucifixion?

This would be the real, historical crucifixion of a real, historical person, correct?
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Yes, if you accept John's representation of Jesus as an historical figure.