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by Eric
Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:54 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: When was the term "christian" first used?
Replies: 64
Views: 54146

Re: When was the term "christian" first used?

Getting back to the original point of the thread, I am not sure whether a second century writer can be used to firmly date collective names in another period. For instance we might speak of 'Renaissance writers,' 'Impressionists' or any number of groups whose name was established after the group in...
by Eric
Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Peter never in Rome - blockbuster by Zwierlein
Replies: 10
Views: 12384

Re: Peter never in Rome - blockbuster by Zwierlein

I have never viewed Peter as ever being in Rome. To think a Galilean peasant would have ever taught in their enemies homeland is just not altogether sane. There may have been a Peter who taught, but its much more likely some influencial figure was tagged with peters name due to his popularity. I th...
by Eric
Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:40 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: 47 more Early Christian Writings
Replies: 6
Views: 8159

Re: 47 more Early Christian Writings

I have extended the timeline of Early Christian Writings down to 325 AD. In the process I've added 47 writers to the site (more to come). http://peterkirby.com/more-early-christian-writings.html Find a list of all the new stuff at the link above. Are you including those on your CD? Yes, but I'd act...
by Eric
Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: 47 more Early Christian Writings
Replies: 6
Views: 8159

Re: 47 more Early Christian Writings

Peter Kirby wrote:I have extended the timeline of Early Christian Writings down to 325 AD. In the process I've added 47 writers to the site (more to come).

http://peterkirby.com/more-early-christ ... tings.html

Find a list of all the new stuff at the link above.
Are you including those on your CD?
by Eric
Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Monotheism and John 1:1
Replies: 20
Views: 23075

Re: Monotheism and John 1:1

Interesting...Thanks Peter
by Eric
Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Monotheism and John 1:1
Replies: 20
Views: 23075

Re: Monotheism and John 1:1

You're not alone, Stephan. This is how Robert Price translates it ("The pre-Nicene New Testament"): "In the beginning there was the Word, and the Word stood before God, and the Word was a God." Your term "The pre-Nicene New Testament" is a first for me. (I'm new to Gre...
by Eric
Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussion
Topic: Would this show the Eden story is ancient?
Replies: 12
Views: 19394

Re: Would this show the Eden story is ancient?

Seems to me the simplest explanation is the Egyptians created the Eden story. Odds against the accidental usage of the same imagery (tree with fruit, snake, heel on head, enemy of the god who gives life) appears way to high for me. I did a quick google search for the origin of the picture, but coul...
by Eric
Sun Dec 29, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Continuing Animal Sacrifice in Christianity
Replies: 14
Views: 9701

Re: Continuing Animal Sacrifice in Christianity

Lol...well,... you gave me your thoughts. :thumbup: For myself, I hold fast that Christ came not to create a religion but with a purpose to show us God's love for us and to help us understand it. But how would that message be promulgated or preserved if not through an organized religious body? Good...
by Eric
Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:53 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Continuing Animal Sacrifice in Christianity
Replies: 14
Views: 9701

Re: Continuing Animal Sacrifice in Christianity

My Christianity is the only correct Christianity. All others are false. Why? Because they violate my version of Christianity.[/quote] With very much respect intended Blood, Christianity is a religion. Christ did not come to start a religion. So with regards to "My Christianity" is the only...
by Eric
Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:37 am
Forum: General Religious Discussion
Topic: Would this show the Eden story is ancient?
Replies: 12
Views: 19394

Re: Would this show the Eden story is ancient?

What if I could show an ancient and unambiguous painting of the tree with fruit? And under that tree there is a snake? And the head of that snake is being crushed by the heel of a foot? And the inscription says the snake is the enemy of the god who brings life to the world? Would this convince you ...