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by TedM
Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:20 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: evidence of an earthly human Jesus in the Pauline epistles
Replies: 31
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Re: The Dating, Authorship, and Meaning of the Pauline Epist

I have already pointed out that Paul gives no indication in Galatians that the Jerusalemites knew anything about Jesus, IMO the entire book of Galatians is indication that the Jerusalemites knew a lot about Jesus, ...while never giving any indication. :scratch: I think it is much more likely that h...
by TedM
Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: evidence of an earthly human Jesus in the Pauline epistles
Replies: 31
Views: 60002

Re: The Dating, Authorship, and Meaning of the Pauline Epist

I have already pointed out that Paul gives no indication in Galatians that the Jerusalemites knew anything about Jesus,
IMO the entire book of Galatians is indication that the Jerusalemites knew a lot about Jesus, but perhaps I have insight that you don't.
by TedM
Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: evidence of an earthly human Jesus in the Pauline epistles
Replies: 31
Views: 60002

Re: Paul and his revelation

In Galatians Paul talks about his revelation. God showed him Jesus (1:15-16). Paul says his gospel is not of human origin (1:11-12). There is only one gospel (1:6-7). It is the one he received from god regarding Jesus So much has been written about this. What it doesn't mean is that Paul knew nothi...
by TedM
Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:28 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: evidence of an earthly human Jesus in the Pauline epistles
Replies: 31
Views: 60002

Re: Historicity of Jesus - the Talking Points

Beliefs can be considered evidence worthy of consideration, when one takes into account the details of the belief. For example, if Paul believed Jesus had been crucified just one year prior to his conversion, wouldn't that count for something? Wouldn't that be worth a whole lot more than if Paul bel...