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by Garon
Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Paul was wealthy
Replies: 156
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Re: Paul was wealthy

Andrew wrote:He's described as a tentmaker, which doesn't sound like the kind of job a wealthy person would have, but what do I know.
Saddle maker is more like it.
by Garon
Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: What is going on in Revelation 11:8? Lord crucified in Egypt
Replies: 59
Views: 114429

Re: What is going on in Revelation 11:8? Lord crucified in E

I find that the claim that Revelation 11.8 refers to Rome does not make sense and is not logical. 1. In Revelation itself there is no character known as "their Lord" or "Our Lord" that was crucified in Rome. 2. Even if it is presumed that Babylon refers to Rome there is no chara...
by Garon
Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: What is going on in Revelation 11:8? Lord crucified in Egypt
Replies: 59
Views: 114429

Re: What is going on in Revelation 11:8? Lord crucified in E

Rev 18:19 does not say that the great city was accessible by sea. It says that merchant seamen grew rich by her wealth. Babylon also had seven hills. 17:18 And the woman that you saw is the great city which has dominion over the kings of the earth. 18:16 “Alas, alas, for the great city that was clo...